on 7/25/03 2:50 PM, Don Malling at dmallin@attglobal.net wrote:
> 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
>
Well, 155R14 would be a cheaper replacement (back when it was available), so
it's not surprising you'd find it on a parts car. I would think, given the
choice, any performance-oriented owner in the last 25 years would have gone
with the wider tire.
It certainly doesn't "translate" to 175/70-14, being 20mm narrower. It would
also seem to be a tad taller.
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