Richard,
A few months ago, while trying to research GM's Pontiac GTO, in one of my
Road & Track's from mid-60's I recall seeing an ad showing a new MGB with wide
white wall tires. I could probably find and scan the ad and send it to you.
You could measure the width of the white wall and compare it to some other part
of the B's anatomy to compute the size.
Bud
Richard Reynolds wrote:
> White wall tyres?
>
> Does anyone have them on their MGB? I've seen a press photo of the GT at
> launch with some great white walls on and am tempted to fit mine with some
> one day. For the purist is this adulteration on a UK car? Was it ever an
> option? Does anyone know what width the white wall should be if I were to
> fit them?
>
> Richard
>
> For your interest details I've acquired about them are below...
>
> According to our fitment charts the original tyres on your car in crossply
> are 560-14 (5X14 wheel). We can supply you with the following in this size;
> 560-14 BF Goodrich White wall tyres (2" wide ww) @ £105.00 each
> 560-14 Premium White wall tyres (0.5/8" wide ww) @ £57.50 each
>
> There was also an option in radial tyres; 165-14 (4.5X14 wheel) or 185/70-14
> 4.5-6X14 wheel). If it is radial tyres you want let me know andI'll see
> what I can find with a white wall.
>
> All prices exclude delivery and UK VAT at 17.5%.
>
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