Don Malling wrote:
> Hi Kelvin and list,
>
> I have three MGB's. A 73 driver and 2 parts cars 68 and 69. Every tire
> except one on these cars was a 155R14 not 165R14
>
> Was 165R14 more common that 155R14 or does everyone just prefer the
> looks of the 165R14?
>
> 155R14 translates to 175/70 14 correct?
See for yourself:
http://horton.iaces.com/~proot/tire.html
use 80 series for the 155.
> Thanks,
>
> Don Malling
>
>
>
> Dodd, Kelvin wrote:
> > 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.
> >>
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