Re: Tyre Sizes

Christopher Albers (Christopher.Albers(at)bubbs.biola.edu)
Mon, 4 May 1998 17:51:36 -0700

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RobCarpent(at)aol.com,Internet writes: >My questions if you are still reading this: Does anyone use the
>185/70/13?
>The Goodyear data shows it fits on 4.5 to 6.5 inch rims but it is
>clearly the
>maximum width. Would the tread sit flat or would it curl up? I saw an
>Alpine
>with this size on Saturday and the owner loves them (no problems in 4
>years).

>I am inclined to go with the 175/70/13 because the 165s seem skinny
>and I
>fear the 185s are really too wide for the stock rims. Any comments?

>Rob Carpenter

My SV had 185/70/R13's on when I bought it. The inside leading edge of the front tires scraped the back of the valance every time the wheels were turned to their extreme range, either right or left. I am planning on replacing the tires with 175/70/R13's when my restoration is complete.

Christopher

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