Most people today would consider 155R14 too small, and would substitute
165R14 even with "OEM repro" tires. The 165/70-14 is going to be smaller in
diameter than the 165R14, as the 70-series tire is lower profile than the
original. This is why people recommend the 175/70-14 -- to get the diameter
back closer to spec. Another approach would be a 175R14 -- this is actually
taller, which increases ground clearance and decreases revs at speed, albeit
inconsequentially. But the 175/70-14 is easier to find.
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
on 5/7/07 7:24 PM, dannyvarnado at dannyvarnado@cox.net wrote:
> I have a friend who starting to work on car. He has asked me some questions
> that I can not answer. Can some one on the list help him out?
> Thanks,
> Danny V. '58 MGA
>
> "I have started to do some comsmetic work on my 1970 B. the original tires
> were 155R14 and replacement repros are more than I want to spend.
> I have read that 175/70R/14 are a suitable substitute. What about 165/70R/14
> as well. Federal Tires/Westlake and LingLong makes them.your suggestions
> greatly appreciated.
> I have wire rims which I am going to have sand blasted so I can repaint them
> myself, any suggestions on primer and finish paints for them.
> thanks adolph"
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