For what it's worth, many years ago I replaced my stock Bricklin tires with
Goodyear Eagle GT GR-60 15's. The difference in handling and ability to
track a straight line down the highway (without constant corrections) was
like night and day. I don't know if this was because of the slightly larger
and wider tires or because of the type of tires but this little change
totally transformed the dynamics of the car and, as a result, the pleasure I
received from driving it. Anyway, good luck Loren with whatever tires you
decide to go with.
Russ (in Ontario)
----- Original Message -----
From: "klasicars" <klasicars@mywdo.com>
To: "Loren Levinsohn" <loren0701@gmail.com>
Cc: <Bricklin@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 7:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] Tires
> /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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