Well, at least here in Australia, there are more performance tires available
in 175/60 13 than 185/60 or 185/70 13. Falken (Ohtsu) make the Falken GRB
and
RS410 in 175/6013 and these are arguably the best non-'R' rated tires that
will
fit the sprite. In the 'R' category, Dunlop Formula R (I run these),
Bridgestone
Potenza 520, Hoosier Street TD (I run these too) are all available. For a
low
annual mileage car, the 'R' rated tires are a viable choice and really
transform the
car! I have the Dunlops on redcar
(http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mikeg/cars/redcar.htm)
and it is essentially a road car and gets used for touring as well as
rallies.
I and the numerous square-arch spridgets don't have serious rubbing problems
with the 175/60s after the usual invisible tricks.
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
To: Phil Profili <pprofili@hercii.mar.lmco.com>
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 1998 6:18 PM
Subject: Re: Tyre Sizes
>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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