On Thu, 8 Aug 1996, Angelo Graham wrote:
>
> >snip
> >>Or, am I better off sticking to the 165's?
> >> Thanks for any direction or advice.
>
Carl Musson replied:
>
> >The 165's will rub frame/fender on full turn. Anything larger will do so
> >even more. I personnaly wouldn't want to try it.
>
and Rik added:
> I've been running 165's on my TR3A for the last 6 years...
> I have been autocrossing the car regularly the entire
> time Ive owned it, and I really push it, taking first in class at VTR96
> and at most of our club events. If 165's don't rub under those conditions,
> I can't imagine how they would in street driving. I've never heard, felt or
> seen any evidence of my 165's rubbing.
I'd have to agree with that. One, I've seen Rik drive his TR3A. ;-) Two,
many years ago I had Dunlop Gold Seal 6.85 x 15 bias-plies on my TR3A, a
much fatter tire than a 165 x 15 radial. No problems with them either.
More recently, and mostly because they were lying around my garage, I
mounted a set of Michelin X 165-380/165 x 15s on my Mayflower. Again, no
problems, although that car was never "competitively exercised" in any
way! :-)
> The other thing mentioned is the suggestion that Michelin will be producing
> 155-15 radials in the future....
155, of course, was the original size optional Michelin radial for most
of the TR2-TR3 range. My guess is that if Michelin is reintroducing such
as size, it might well be an original-style "X" radial, which would be
great for shows and perfectly acceptable on the street for "normal"
driving. Those wishing to push their cars a bit more probably would be
better off with a "modern" 165 tire.
The other advantage of the 165 is that I believe it would be closer in
overall diameter to the original 5.50/5.90 x 15 bias ply tire, so you,
er, don't have to worry about, ha ha, speedometer error. The 155
Michelin option was originally paired with a different speedometer,
judging from parts book reference.
And, yeah, Carl, those 155s do look awfully puny!
--Andy
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