I switched from 165/15s to 195/65 15's on Panasport alloys, using a 15"
Motolita steering wheel. Steering is noticeably more difficult when
parking/turning around. Very slight rub at full turn, which I only notice
in reverse.
Neal G.
'61 BT7
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of John Soderling
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 10:15 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: Bigger Tires & Steering Effort
HI all,
I'm getting close to needing new tires for my Erika the Red. Since I
purchased the car six years ago, I've had only 165R15 tires on. I'd like to
purchase new tires that put a little more rubber on the road but am
concerned
about making the steering too heavy. I consider it a little heavy now even
with the 165R15 tires, except at cruising speed.
So, I'm interested in first hand experience relating to the change in
steering
effort, if any, experienced by Healey owners who have changed from either:
1.. 165R15 to 185/70R15, or
2.. 165R15 to 195/70R15
And any comments about the fit or other problems with either of the two
larger
size tires on big six cylinder Healeys.
Thanks.
Vrooom vrooom,
John
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