FWIW, one of the differences between a 195-75-15 and a 205-70-15 is that
the 205 is 10MM wider, some 20MM wider than the 185-78-15 (I know others
disagree, but that's what I think the Redlines are). They are both about
the same height depending on brand. I have Dunlop D65's 205-70's Tourers on
one car and BFG Touring TA's on another. The Dunlops are far superior.
Neither rubs anywhere. I used to have a set of Vredestien S70's steel
belted radials that were even better. The real problem with 205's is that
most are touring tires, designed for mid sized GM cruisers. There are some
performance type 205-70's out there now that may be better choices, but I
doubt you'll find a decent 195-75.
Bob Kramer
Hill Country Triumph Club
rgk@flash.net
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> From: jaltman@altlaw.com
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: TR6 Tire size redux
> Date: Thursday, April 01, 1999 3:38 PM
>
>
> We have had discussion from time to time regarding the modern "proper"
tire
> size to replace the original 185sr15's with. Popular opinion at that
time
> said 205/70-15 was the closest. I have two different brands, front and
back.
> The fronts are Yokohama's and are a bit "bulgier" in the sidewalls than
the
> other brand on the rears. I was noticing some cupping in the front so I
> went by my alignment shop and he said 195/75-15 would be a better fit. I
do
> scrape the wheelwell on a serious bump. He thought the cupping was caused
by
> the tires being too wide.
>
> I had him rotate and balance (on the car, its cooool). We concluded with
> deciding to let these wear out and then replace with the 195-75. BTW my
> shimmy at 50 MPH disappeared with balance and rotate.
>
> Opinions?
>
>
>
>
> Jim Altman jaltman@altlaw.com Illigitimi non Carborundum
> http://www.altlaw.com/metro/jaltman.html 69-TR6#CC28754L W4UCK
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