You've lost me on this one Robert. I have 5" rims and the 185/70 Verdesteins
on my BJ8 and they are perfect. Don't understand the "fat" or "skinny" part.
tom
>
> From: Robert Blair <rnbmail@yahoo.com>
> Date: 2008/08/02 Sat AM 01:08:44 EDT
> To: Healey List <healeys@autox.team.net>
> CC: Paul Schwartz <lucashly@comcast.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 - new wheels & tires - ready to go....
>
> Listers,
>
> Yesterday the new dayton 15x5 wheels arrived from Martin/CT. The 185x15
> Veredestein tires were alread here from BWW. Today I had them mounted an
> balanced at local chain tire store. No problems so far.
>
> On the age old subject of size(s) I would report that I am happy with the 5
> inch rim width combined with the 185 profile. Glad I did not go for the 185/70
> profile.
>
> The std profile 'look' is good - not too fat, and not too thin. I will put
> them on the car on Sunday, and expect that they will fill the wheel well just
> fine with the 26.25 diameter and the 5 inch rim/185 tire.
>
> I can recommend Martin in CT - he was very helpful and responsive as a source
> for daytons - at a good price. BWW was ex stock on tires.
>
> Robert N. Blair 65 Yellow BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com
>
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