I have a 1976 Midget with 175/70/13 Kelly Chargers. No rub problem.
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1976 Midget
Future old fart in an old car!
----- Original Message -----
From Marlene Rzepkowski <mrzepkow at rochester.rr.com>
To: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2000 10:01 PM
Subject: Tire Recommendations
> Background:
> I remember seeing on the list lots of discussion about the size of tires
to
> fit a Midget (mine is a 1977) and I understand the 165/70R13's are the
> largest that will fit under the wheel wells and not interfere with springs
> etc. Most also recommended adding a pan hard bar when doing this. I've
> been running 155/80R13's since the car was purchased and have never had
any
> interference problem (No pan hard bar either).
>
> My Question:
> I'd like to get the best possible grip in a 155/80R13 tire. The car goes
on
> many weekend trips but I also autocross the car occasionally and have done
> OK running against other "stock" Midgets. I don't want to get into
> "prepared" categories so don't want to add the pan hard bar. What is the
> best brand/model tire I can get in the 155/80R13 size for maximum grip on
> dry pavement? Suggestions on where to purchase the tires you might
> recommend would also be appreciated. I would be willing to sacrifice
tread
> life for better grip since this is a summer car only. (You can tell my
> thoughts have turned toward summer even though it's several months yet
> before the car will come out of storage up here in Rochester, NY).
> Suggestions please!
>
> Dick
> 1977 Midget - Maggie
>
> Yesterday is history. Tomorrow a mystery.Today is a gift. That's why it's
> called the present!
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