David,
----------
> It is time for new rubber on the 79 Spit.
> I am looking at a few different ones.
>
> Potenza re900
> Michelin X Metric
> Firestone Firehawk FTX
>
> Others????
>
> I am thinking of a few different sizes...
> 175/70/13
> 185/70/13
> Are there any thoughts as to size?
> For now I will be running stock rims (4.5").
>
> Dave C
> 79 Spit
> 75 Spit (parts)
>
FWIW, my 79 Spit (built Oct 78) came with the wider 5" wide wheels all around.
Original fitment was 155R-13. The 175-70s will preserve whatever speedometer
accuracy you may have ( they are the same diameter). The 185s are larger, but
will fit OK.
Atwell Haines
'79 Spitfire FM96062
'88 Lotus Esprit
'88 Mustang 5.0
Succasunna (no joke), NJ USA
CarBuff@scooter.net
|