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Re: Tyre Sizes

To: pprofili@hercii.mar.lmco.com, ulix@u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: Tyre Sizes
From: pprofili@hercii.mar.lmco.com (Phil Profili)
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 1998 14:31:48 -0500
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Reply-to: pprofili@hercii.mar.lmco.com (Phil Profili)
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
I don't yet have the wheels, but I'm in the process of ordering the minilite
look-alikes.


> From ulix@u.washington.edu Mon Feb 16 13:24:21 1998
> Subject: Re: Tyre Sizes
> To: Phil Profili <pprofili@hercii.mar.lmco.com>
> Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
> 
> On Mon, 16 Feb 1998, Phil Profili wrote:
> 
> > Anyone have any advice on what tyre (tire!) size is suitable when using 
13x5"
> > wheels (on a square wheel arch car).
> 
> Phil,
> The "original" size was 145-13.  The next step up, keeping the same outer
> diameter is the 165/70.  This will fit with no problems from all I know
> (if you are using a sensible offset).  The next step up is 185/60.  Again,
> same diameter.  This is a BIG step, because it is pretty much the smallest
> size in which real performance tires are available.  Responses of wether
> this fits or not have been 50/50.  If I was you, I would have a 185/60 put
> on a rim and just try it out!  If you go to the right tire place, they
> shouldn't even charge you for this.  Plus, I would be very greatful to you
> for trying this out! :-)
> 
> What kind of rims are you using?
> Does anyone know of a good performance tire in 165/70?  Something
> comparable to a Yoko AVS Intermediate...
> 
> P.S.:  I don't know, but it might make a difference if your car is 1/4 or
>        1/2 ellipticly sprung.
> 
>     Ulix                                                    __/__,__        
> .......................................................... (_o____o_)....
>                                                            '67 Sprite
> 
> 
> 

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