/The original Bricklin brochure lists the tire size as FR60-15.
That size has a diameter of 25.9 inches and width of 9.4 inches.
Using those numbers, go to this web site and select a tire close to that
size.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
The smaller number of aspect ratio (50, 60, 65, 70 series) the wider the
tire.
Given the same P-metric size, the smaller the aspect ratio, the overall
diameter gets smaller.
The chart on that website will tell you the size of any tire you select.
A wide tire may cause contact with the body or frame pieces.
A smaller diameter tire requires more revolutions per mile (higher
engine rpm).
If you select a wider tire be sure to consider loaded weight and
suspension compression.
Hope this gives you a useful tool in selecting your tire size.
Don in sunny Colorado #1880 /
Loren Levinsohn wrote:
> Hi Everyone:
>
> I am in a bit of a bind and wondering if any of you can give me some
> assistance. I have had the car almost a year now. To be polite and
> professional, I have had my hands full with everything. My question to you
> is regarding tires. The tires that were on the car when I bought it, and
> currently are still on the car are as follows:
>
> Front tires: Kumho 225/50 R15
>
> Rear tires: Dunlop P245/50Z R15
>
> I talked with some tire professionals, and they are telling me that these
> tires should never have been put on the Bricklin. I like the look of the
> low profile and wide tires, but I would like all four tires to be by the
> same company and have the same tread design. If it would be best to put 60
> series tires back on, I will do so. If you would please give me some ideas
> and suggestions that have worked for you, that would be fantastic.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Loren
> #571
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