Hmmm... This concept of running 195/60 tires on an MGB is new to me. I am
not sure that it is a good idea on stock rims. You are basically running an
almost 7-3/4" wide tire on a 4-1/2" wide rim. I doubt that that is within
the manufacturer's recommended range. It might be acceptable on a 5-1/2"
wide rim. Diameter is not the only consideration...
on 11/14/04 10:14 PM, Henry D. Reynolds at hdr@halsoft.com wrote:
> i just bought two pair of the 195/60R14 variety, and really happy with them:
> less hesitant turn-in,
> much nearly impossible to lock except under unusually braking, less rear-end
> "wiggle and hop" around
> bumpy corners. and it appears to me that the difference between the OEM size
> and these 60 series
> tires is approximately ( +- 1/2" ) the same as the difference between OEM and
> 185/70R14.
>
> it seems that "H rated" tires are much more plentiful in 60 series where as
> most 70 series tires are
> S and T rated.
>
> tire size diameter
> 165SR14 24.12" (from direct measurment. tire under no load)
> 185/70x14 24.19" from Skye's tire calc
> 155/80x14 23.76" "
> 195/60x14 23.25" "
>
> Maynard Hirsch wrote:
>> Most MGBs are using 185/70R14 these days. They fit the wheels well and
>> do not interfere with the wheel arch. Some people use 195/60 R14 or for
>> a more stock look, a 175/78 14.
>>
>> These ties are a common size and should be available at any tire store.
>>
>> Maynard
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