Lower aspect ratio (60 rather than 70 for example) generally
results in a tyre with better cornering power and a harsher ride.
That is a generalisation of course - there may be the odd exception.
It seems there aren't lots of choices in 14". Lots more in 13" and 15"
but I think Falken have a 185/60R14 or a 175/60R14. The GRB 410RS
is one of the best road tyres out there. The FK0[567] tyres are all
excellent too. The 5 series are higher performance than the 6 and in turn
the
7. I have found them excellent for both wet and dry grip and they are very
good on the dirt too. They are *excellent* value for money.
The Falken tyres are made by OHTSU.
Mike (no connection, just a satisfied customer)
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Erickson <eric@erickson.on.net>
To: mgs@triumph.cs.utah.edu <mgs@triumph.cs.utah.edu>
Date: Wednesday, 13 January 1999 1:33
Subject: Tyre profiles (was re: Bushings & Sway Bar)
>Bob Shaw wrote:
>>
>> I run 186/65 Dunlop D40A2 tires on TR6 Wheels on my MGA. It
>> frequently goes on trips of 300 miles or more. The ride is good, and
>> it also goes where I point it. Further, the diameter is such that the
>> speedometer should read accurately. I am very satisfied with the
>> setup.
>>
>
>
>Bob raises another tyre point that I briely mentioned in one of my past
>posts, and that is about tyre profiles. Generally the recommendations
>are between 175/70s and 185/70s... but what about a lower profile tyre
>... hmm is there a 175/60 or 175/65 or a 185/60?
>
>Does less sidewall mean less sidewall to flex on tight cornering?
>
>
>Eric
>'68MGB MkII
>
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