Have you checked the spare?
I currently have XZXs on my '77. 175R14. Are those 70 series?
But the spare is a 165R14. Not Michelin, I don't remember what it
is. I think that's the original for the car.
I'm getting 5 new tires. Kumhos from Tire Rack, in 185/70 guise.
Your's is an LE right? That may have had the bigger tires.
Paul.
Eugene Balinski wrote:
> Listers,
>
> Can anyone tell me what tires were originally delivered
> on the MGBs in 1980 ? The reason that I ask is that I
> believe that I have the original documents for my car and
> it appears that it may have been delivered in 1980 with
> Mitchelin XRX 175-70's Is this possible?
>
> Second question: Do tires carry a date code?
>
> The reason for the questions? I **may** have the original
> tires on my car. Even though there is only 32k miles on
> them, and the tread is in great shape, it may be time to
> replace them especially given the postings about tire
> failures and age. Hmm **only ** 24 years old.
>
> Thank,
>
> Gene Balinski
> 80 B
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