David,
Actually I quite agree about not going too wide on a tyre, and for
exactly the same reason, just that I set my choice of width limit
1/2" more than you, although the principle is exactly the same
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From "David McCartney" <yup1275 at pacbell.net>
To: "Guy Weller" <guy@weller-lakes.greatxscape.net>
Sent: 02 October 2000 03:27
Subject: Re: Tire Size Question
> Original was 145.
> I think we destroy some of the car's character when we go beyond
155.
>
> A car that sticks too well can't dance and skitter and drift.
> I have some 155 /80ish 13 bridgestones and I like 'em fine.
> Being tall, the gear ratio allows a good fast cruising speed.
>
> I'm glad these tires look wide enuf for me.
>
> David McCartney
>
> ==========================================================
>
> Guy Weller wrote:
>
> > I have been very pleased with 165/70
> > The rolling radius of these is very close to original and they fit
> > without any poblems of rubbing ob the wheel arches (square rear
> > arches)
> > Guy
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Tommy Regan" <tommy_regan@yahoo.com>
> > To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: 01 October 2000 21:30
> > Subject: Tire Size Question
> >
> > > Hey y'all,
> > >
> > > I'm in pretty dire need of tires for the Midget. My brother had
put
> > > some 155/80 Pirellis on there some time ago, but is that the
> > original
> > > size or is it 145/80 (or something else)?
> > >
> > > The wheels are the stock 13x4.5 wires. I'm assuming they're
4.5's,
> > but
> > > I'm not 100% sure. What I'm looking for are recommendations on
> > brands
> > > and sizes that'll work well on these wheels. I don't want an
all
> > > season, if possible, and rain performance isn't critical. I'd
> > prefer a
> > > performance tire of some sort. Also, I'd like as wide a tire as
I
> > can
> > > reasonably put on these wheels. I'm thinking a 165 would likely
be
> > the
> > > limit? But, would a 175/70-13 work okay or is too much?
According
> > to
> > > Yokohama, a 4.5" wheel is the lower limit for a 175/70.
> > >
> > > I don't mind going with a _marginally_ taller tire since the
car's
> > > geared so steeply, but it's rather difficult to do the
calculations
> > > when I don't know the orignal tire size. ;-) Oh yeah, I plan on
> > > lowering the car about an inch or so, if that makes much
difference.
> > >
> > > And, yes, I checked the archives before posting, but didn't find
> > what I
> > > was looking for. :-)
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Tommy
> > >
> > >
> > > =====
> > > Tommy Regan
> > > '85 CP Camaro #95
> > > '70 MG Midget
> > > '95 GMC C1500
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