Gregory Petrolati writes:
>> I could use some advice on choosing tires for a 73 TR6 to replace the
>> Micheline redlines currently on the car. I will be using KN replicas of
>> minilite wheels, 5.5" width, and want to install rally grade springs,
>> plus some other changes to the suspension system.
>>
> I think a 255/55/15 will do the trick... My personal rec for the BFG
> Comp TA HR (mine were 205/60/15s) is added. I fell into these tires
255/55/15's would be way too wide for 5.5" wheels, I think. You'd
need 6" or maybe even 6.5" wheels for those, I think. 205/60's will fit on
5.5's, though they're noticably smaller in diameter, and thus will lower the
gearing/increase rpm/make the speedo incorrect. (I think the difference was
around 5-6%). There's a web page (somewhere) with info on this, Bob Lang's
I think. Try rooting around the SOL or VTR web pages for it.
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Randell Jesup, Scala US R&D, Ex-Commodore-Amiga Engineer class of '94
Randell.Jesup@scala.com
'70 TR6, '66 Midget, '85 XR4Ti
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