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Re: Tire question

To: MG Nuts <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Tire question
From: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 13:42:40 -0800
Word on the street is that Craig D. Niederst said:
> The spare that came with my '71 B is in pretty sad shape (Goodyear S4S 185
> 75 14). The tires currently on the car are 175 SR14 Regent brand tires
> (never heard of them, but they are made in the UK), and are in almost brand
> new condition. I checked the archives for tire size recommendations, and
> there only seem to be recommendations for replacing the stock sizes (155
> SR14 and 165 SR14). What "modern" size tire is closest to 175 SR14? I would
> just use one of those handy size calculators, but they do not work when the
> profile of the tire is not specified. TIA.

The best modern size tire for stock 4.5" rims is 175/70HR14's

I believe the profile is about /80 when not specified.

Skye


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