Hi all,
I would like some recommendations.
Due to too many 4-wheel drifts, a year after I purchased my 64BJ8, I followed
the recommendations of a BMC Rep and replaced my original Dunlop RS5s with
165r15 Pirelli Cinturatos. Since that time I have tried a few different
brands, however, all were 165s.
I am now considering the replacement of my '91-purchased Dunlops, but, after
reviewing a number of archive entries and other on-line sites
(http://obswww.unige.ch/~wildif/cars/tech_talk/wheels_tires.htm), I am now in a
quandary as to what the optimal size would be. It seems that a 175/80r15
provides the same circumference as the original Dunlop RS5s but are very
difficult to find. Some recommend the 195/70r15s and warn they may rub on
tight turns. Others feel the 185/80r15s are best and only 0.7" diameter larger
the RSs.
As it seems any of these sizes are not commonly available, I would like your
thoughts on what would be the best, reasonably prices, size and brand available
today for someone that enjoys, but does not push, his Healey. Also, based upon
the fact that all are wider and larger-by-mass than the 165s I am used to, how
is the steering and balancing affected.
Thanks all,
Ray Carbone
64BJ8 Phase 1
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