I am using the MX4 RainForce in the 175R14 size. I didn't really care for
a low-profile look -- this size looks right from the side view and fits
well without reducing ground clearance. No reason to get aggressive with
tire profiles if you are on wire wheels, IMO (ask Eric about racing on
wires...).
Peter Schauss had this to say:
>For the MGB, the Michelin web page recommends 185/70-R14s
>(Energy MXV4 - speed rating 88H) for touring.
>They recommend the following for "all season/highway"
>RainForce MX4, X-one or Symmetry ( all 185/70R14). By
>my calculations a 185/70R14 is about the same diameter as the
>165R14s that they put on the car originally and 20 mm (about 3/4")
>wider.
>
>I assume that the extra 20 mm would give a better grip. Are there
>any negatives on this such as clearance problems or heavier steering?
>
>Peter Schauss
>Long Island, NY
>1963 BJ7
>1980 MGB
>
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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