[Tigers] spare tire question

[Jim B]

Jim,
I used a 175/70 r13 made by Zenna. The main reason I used this size is because it is is the same diameter as my 205/50 15 rear tires. In case I need to put it on the rear it won’t mess with the posi traction rear diff. Think I got it from Simple Tire. Like Ron said, the biggest issue is how fat it is so the false floor sits right. This one just touches the false floor. However, it isn’t a ‘correct’ tire for concours.

Jim






> On Feb 10, 2022, at 8:59 AM, Ron Fraser via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Darn – forgot to send to the list.
> Ron Fraser
>  
> From: Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com <mailto:rfraser at bluefrog.com>> 
> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 11:45 AM
> To: 'James Armstrong' <rollright at aol.com <mailto:rollright at aol.com>>
> Subject: RE: [Tigers] spare tire question
>  
> Jim
>                 The real question should be – does the 185-70-13 tire allow the trunk platform to close properly?
> I believe it should but I don’t know for sure.
>  
> - The Blockley Tyre Company Technical Articles <https://www.blockleytyre.com/technical/tyre-size-equivalents>
>  
> This company indicates these tires sizes as equivalent to the original tire.
> 590x13                  185/70R13           165/80R13
>  
> I believe some recommend a thinner tire for the trunk so the platform closes properly and does not rub on the tire.
>  
> Ron Fraser
>  
> From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net>> On Behalf Of James Armstrong via Tigers
> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 10:59 AM
> To: tigers at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Tigers] spare tire question
>  
> Hello,
>  
> In the effort to finish off my trunk, I had an original rim fixed, blasted and correctly painted; black all over and  the cream on the outside. Fortunately I had the original spare to guide the paint shop for color and all.
>  
> But...in trying to buy a spare tire, I find Vredestine no longer makes most 13" sizes like the 185-70-13 I put on my car. They do have a 175-80-13 available.
>  
> Question is:  on an original Sunbeam steel rim, will this size tire fit on the trunk floor without interfering with the
>                       tool fixing clips and jack? In general, will it work ?
>  
> Jim Armstrong
> Mk 1A
> 382002083 LRXFE
> Code 86
> TAC # 0763
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