The 185/70R14's should be ok, but I have seen people who had clearance
problems. Their rear axle wasn't exactly at the center of the car,
though, because the tire only scraped one side. I think they had wires
too - which may have a different offset. I use Avon Turbosteel 165R14's
- original size, available from someone like British Wire Wheel, and
cheap at something like $50 each. They do very well. Before that I used
Michelin XZX's, and they were excellent on dry, but a hard compound, and
not so great in the wet/snow.
Good luck!
Peter Schauss wrote:
> For the MGB, the Michelin web page recommends 185/70-R14s
> (Energy MXV4 - speed rating 88H) for touring.
> They recommend the following for "all season/highway"
> RainForce MX4, X-one or Symmetry ( all 185/70R14). By
> my calculations a 185/70R14 is about the same diameter as the
> 165R14s that they put on the car originally and 20 mm (about 3/4")
> wider.
>
> I assume that the extra 20 mm would give a better grip. Are there
> any negatives on this such as clearance problems or heavier steering?
>
> Peter Schauss
> Long Island, NY
> 1963 BJ7
> 1980 MGB
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