[Spridgets] Fwd: Tyres

[Allen Hefner]

The Tire Rack has a lot of tyre info on their web site. Here is the
explanation of sidewall markings.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=33

WARNING - You can spend hours reading their web site. Proceed at your own
risk, and maybe after you leave work.

Hope this helps.

 Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget



On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 3:04 PM, Martyn Ridley <ridleymj at brant.net> wrote:

> Subject: Tyres
>>
>> Been off the list for a year so if I am asking a question recently
>> answered, apologies in advance.
>>
>> My 175/70 13 Dunflop SP 20s are at the end of their useful life.  I know
>> I can fit a 155/80 13 but is it possible to use the 165/80 13?  The issue
>> is not rolling diameter but the width of the tyre vs the original 520/13.
>>  I know they are used for racing but lets face it, the problem only
>> develops at extreme understeer/oversteer and if you experience that while
>> racing, tyre rub is the least of your problems.
>>
>> My next question is which brand of tyre to purchase.  I want to go with
>> 'name brand' tyres so please no cheapo-cheapos.  Has anybody experience
>> with Barums (off brand Continentals)?  I have Vredesteins on my other car
>> and they are OK but........   Any comments, either way would help.
>>
>> As a final question, for the techies, what does 79S mean and how is it
>> different from 83S  ("S" assumed to be its speed rating).
>>
>> Thanks in advance, and good to be back on the list.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Martyn