Hi Kelvin and list,
I have three MGB's. A 73 driver and 2 parts cars 68 and 69. Every tire
except one on these cars was a 155R14 not 165R14
Was 165R14 more common that 155R14 or does everyone just prefer the
looks of the 165R14?
155R14 translates to 175/70 14 correct?
Thanks,
Don Malling
Dodd, Kelvin wrote:
> What width 72 spoke?
>
>
> Usually the 72 spoke are 5.5" wide and the original 165/14 are going
to be
> too skinny to look correct.
>
> If the rim is 5.5" wide, I'd suggest going to the 185/70 14 tire for the
> correct look. This tire was stock on the MGB LE with 5.5" wheels and is
> generally available.
>
>
>
> K.
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: LBCarCoMail@aol.com [mailto:LBCarCoMail@aol.com]
>>Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 9:32 AM
>>To: mgs@autox.team.net
>>Subject: MGB Tire Size
>>
>>
>>Folks,
>>
>>I have a "new" 63 Pull Handle B to replace me '71 Emmett and
>>have ordered new
>>Dayton 72 Spoke Tubeless wheels as the wires on the LBC are
>>pretty well shot.
>> Looking to replace with Dunlop's, but the 165/14 are not
>>available. Any
>>good suggestions on a comparable tire size for the stock
>>look? I don't want fat
>>wide tires or low profile.;) Thanks.
>>
>>
>>Best Regards,
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