Greg, for rain would suggest that you look at Hoosier dirt track tires,
awesome in the wet. Also, rim width is figured differently for rain tires,
as you want the rain rubber to crown a little, helps shed water. Also go up
on pressure for that reason. John
Gregory_Schulz@mil-elect-tool.com wrote:
> I'm going to be running a vintage '58 Sprite this year on Hoosier A70-13
> Street TD's and 5" rims. However, for rain use I'd like to run a set of
> shaved street radials on 4-1/2" Rostyle rims.
>
> Figuring that I'm dropping a 1/2" in rim width with the Rostyles, what
> metric-sized equivalent should I be looking for: P ? 70R13? After owning
> (street) Vettes for 26 years, this LBC is showing me I'm on a whole new
> playing field! A guy at work told me his '73 Harley Sportster has 13 cu.
> in. on my 948... oh ,boy...
>
> Thanks, all.
>
> Greg "Sgt." Schulz
> VSCDA Grp. 2
> Cedarburg, WI
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