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1. new tires (score: 1): Author: Robert.Reid@intermec.com; Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 13:52:34 -0700; I am looking to get a new set of tires for my 79B. How wide can I go? Does anyone have suggestions as to what works best? Cheers, Robert 79MGB; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00651.html (6,362 bytes)
2. Re: new tires (score: 1): Author: James Nazarian Jr <James.Nazarian@Colorado.EDU>; Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 15:00:00 -0600 (MDT); I have Cooper Response RST they are 185/70R14 I have been very happy with them. I think that you can fit 195s on an MG without any problems. James Nazarian '71 B roadster '71 BGT rust free and burnt; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00652.html (6,815 bytes)
3. RE: new tires (score: 1): Author: Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com; Date: Sun, 14 May 2000 17:08:20 -0400; I just have put 185/70 x 14 in. This is on chromed wired wheels, which normally are a bit wider than the rostyles and painted ww's. All goes well, but I advise to have the spare wheel a smaller size.; /html/mgs/2000-05/msg00685.html (7,037 bytes)
4. new tires (score: 1): Author: Stefanie Davis <stefanie@bpe.com>; Date: Tue, 22 Apr 1997 18:11:49 -0700; I know there was some talk awhile back about tire sizes with regards to handling, etc. but my dilemma is of a different nature: My BGT has the brakes completely off (I'm replacing some bushings in th; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01049.html (7,753 bytes)
5. RE: new tires (score: 1): Author: "doug russell" <dr-doug@msn.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Apr 97 01:59:26 UT; Don't sweat it - the 185s will work just fine. Good luck, Doug I know there was some talk awhile back about tire sizes with regards to handling, etc. but my dilemma is of a different nature: My BGT; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01053.html (8,105 bytes)
6. RE: new tires (score: 1): Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>; Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 10:07:00 -0700 (PDT); I think the width is alright but 185 70 would be roughly the same diameter as the originals. The tires you bought will change your speedo reading. Your car will also sit a little lower. I know there; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01074.html (8,141 bytes)
7. Re: new tires (score: 1): Author: Skip Kelsey <kelsey@value.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 08:31:50 -0700; Most MGBs run a 165X14 series 78 tire. My preference is a 175X14. A series 60 tire is too low a profile, and will rotate too fast. You dont need a lower gear ratio in high gear. which is what you ar; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01082.html (8,479 bytes)
8. Re: new tires (score: 1): Author: GOFASTMG@aol.com; Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 14:10:09 -0400 (EDT); I have a 72BGT, but I'm running 195/60-14 tyres. According to some friends who work at the Michelin test facility near here, this is the largest width tyre that will safely fit on a Rostyle wheel. B; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01094.html (7,402 bytes)
9. Re: new tires (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@inetco.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 17:00:57 -0600; Is there a benefit to the larger tires? I have always believed that smaller tires yielded better handling. But my 165s on my 71BGT are old and close to bald. And I now found 165R14 tires to be rare o; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01132.html (8,410 bytes)
10. RE: new tires (score: 1): Author: Joe Peck <jpeck@ixc-comm.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 18:13:31 -0500; I have always believed that smaller tires yielded better handling. But my 165s on my 71BGT are old and close to bald. (MT). I had to mail order my 165/14 tires. I used Coker tire, on the web at www.c; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01133.html (7,655 bytes)
11. Re: new tires (score: 1): Author: barneymg@juno.com (Barney Gaylord); Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 23:16:00 EDT; On Wed, 23 Apr 1997 17:00:57 -0600 David Councill <dcouncil@inetco.net> ..... I may have to go to a 175 or even a 185 (gasp) ..... Should I worry? And what would a 195 do to my car in terms of handli; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01157.html (9,442 bytes)
12. Re: new tires (score: 1): Author: EMILY COWEN <ecowen@cln.etc.bc.ca>; Date: Thu, 24 Apr 1997 04:25:03 -0700 (PDT); Hi David Councill!! Yup, all things being equal, it takes longer to wear them out. THEORETICALLY, the larger ground contact patch will yield better control ("sticktion"); but you become more suseptib; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01168.html (7,990 bytes)
13. Re: new tires (score: 1): Author: pbailey <pbailey@qnet.com>; Date: Thu, 24 Apr 1997 07:06:04 -0700; I put mini-lites on my 79 B 2 years ago and then put Pirelli 195s on last year and the handling difference is noticeable!I have also put V8 bushings in the front and tube shocks on the rear...I can c; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01171.html (7,689 bytes)
14. Re: new tires (score: 1): Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>; Date: Thu, 24 Apr 1997 10:40:00 -0700 (PDT); Lower that puppy an inch and you'll see a decent improvement in handling. If you lower it by installing stiffer springs in the front and back you'll get less nose dive on braking, less roll and overa; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg01173.html (8,788 bytes)
15. New tires (score: 1): Author: "Ron Fine" <RonFineEsq@earthlink.net>; Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 10:30:02 -0700; Hello list. I need new tires for my 66 MGB. I am going to keep the original factory wire wheels. I have read of Kumho tires being a good inexpensive replacement tire. Can anyone tell me the proper si; /html/mgs/2006-06/msg00124.html (6,682 bytes)
16. Re: New tires (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 12:01:24 -0700; Factory size would be 165R-14. I wonder if Kumhos are available in that size -- not much is. I am running 175R-14 Vredesteins. No fit problems, a hair more ground clearance. A lot of folks run the 18; /html/mgs/2006-06/msg00130.html (7,214 bytes)
17. RE: New tires (score: 1): Author: "Roger Los" <roger@rogerlos.com>; Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 13:29:13 -0700; I was able to special order 165s from Vredestein through my local tire store...that was in 2000, I think. Roger Los; /html/mgs/2006-06/msg00131.html (6,643 bytes)
18. Re: New tires (score: 1): Author: Carl French <leylandauto@yahoo.com>; Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 14:50:53 -0700 (PDT); For the 66, the radial option was 155/14 (a bit higher than 80 on aspect ratio but close enough). Talon tire in Canada has good pricing on the Kumho in 165. http://www.talontire.com/cgi-bin/sizesearc; /html/mgs/2006-06/msg00132.html (7,899 bytes)
19. Re: New tires (score: 1): Author: Paul Root <ptroot@iaces.com>; Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 17:31:34 -0500; I have Kumho 795 Tourings on my B. In 185/70 on Rostyles however. They're good tires. Check Tire Rack for sizing. 165 or 175/70 probably would work.; /html/mgs/2006-06/msg00133.html (6,774 bytes)
20. Re: New tires (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 07:27:54 -0500; I run Cooper Trend Setter SEs in 185/70-R14, with radial tubes, on my stock wires. Speedo reads about right with these and the car handles well with them. Also, they have a sporty car looking tread.; /html/mgs/2006-06/msg00137.html (7,114 bytes)

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