[Spridgets] Tyres

[Mark Haynes]

Martyn-
First, What model Sprite-round or square arch?
Second, what is your wheel width?
Third, are you asking about 185/60-13s? or 165/80-13?
a 165/80 will fit standard wheels and both square and round arch, a 185/60-13
will fit a wider rim, and a round arch without modification (depending on the
wheel offset), but not a square arch without some beating and bending.
185/60-13s are a rare animal, I just bought a set of Toyo R888s for the MKII
~$650 US, it was either those or Hoosiers, and I street drive the MKII, so
circumferential grooves don't work for me-Hoosiers out.
I have no idea what I'll do when I need another set for the BE.


Mark Haynes
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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