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RE: MGB Tire Size

To: "'LBCarCoMail@aol.com'" <LBCarCoMail@aol.com>, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: MGB Tire Size
From: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2003 11:11:32 -0700
What width 72 spoke?


Usually the 72 spoke are 5.5" wide and the original 165/14 are going to be
too skinny to look correct.

If the rim is 5.5" wide, I'd suggest going to the 185/70 14 tire for the
correct look.  This tire was stock on the MGB LE with 5.5" wheels and is
generally available.



K.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: LBCarCoMail@aol.com [mailto:LBCarCoMail@aol.com]
> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 9:32 AM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: MGB Tire Size
> 
> 
> Folks,
> 
> I have a "new" 63 Pull Handle B to replace me '71 Emmett and 
> have ordered new 
> Dayton 72 Spoke Tubeless wheels as the wires on the LBC are 
> pretty well shot. 
>  Looking to replace with Dunlop's, but the 165/14 are not 
> available.  Any 
> good suggestions on a comparable tire size for the stock 
> look?  I don't want fat 
> wide tires or low profile.;)  Thanks.
> 
> 
> Best Regards,

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