Skye,
The originals were 165R/14. As yous stated, /80 is a good approximation for
this, (although I think it was actually 78); however, the next step up is
+10/-5,
or 175/75. The next step is 185/70. While there is some debate, I have these
mounted on the stock 4.5" WW and they look just fine. Others have done the same
with no problems. There is a website that has the calculator for deciding what
size is equal to what - http://pw1.netcom.com/~sgalaba/tiresize.htm#
Give it a try!
John
Skye Poier wrote:
> > ----------
> > From: Skye Poier[SMTP:SKYE@FFWD.COM]
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 3:42:40 PM
> > To: MG Nuts
> > Subject: Re: Tire question
> > Auto forwarded by a Rule
> >
> 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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