Yeah, I realize I can get original spec sizes from Coker, but 1) I am not a
stickler for originality when it comes to operational aspects, and 2) I
can't see paying over twice the price for less performance (compared to any
kind of modern radial). My car is merely a fun driver -- an actual
decent-looking original car might merit a different approach.
I was comparing some other sizes and it looks like 175/70-14 is basically
equivalent in diameter to the original 155R14 (so at least it won't be any
worse insofar as ground clearance), and won't be such a stretch on the 4.5"
rims. My 175s look pretty bulgy already, so I was really dubious about 185s.
Sumitomo HTR200s at 175/70-14 are only $45 each at Tire Rack (and are ranked
#1 in category, whatever that means). That's even cheaper than the Pirellis.
They will ship to my local shop for mounting. I would imagine that these
would take the same size tube as the 175R14.
on 2/27/09 3:43 PM, Rick Lindsay at rolindsay@yahoo.com wrote:
> Thanks max.
>
> I'm facing the need to buy four tires for my new project car. Its a 1962
> Triumph TR3b. (Can I say the T-word here?) It's the 72nd from last TR3 made!
> This car is so nice and original that it isn't a restoration project but
> rather, a preservation project. The car has steel disk wheels and the
> original tires were 550-15s (some sources quote 590-15). $98 at CokerTire.
> There are radials that mimic that size (165-15) at CokerTire and surprisingly
> they're only $135 each!
>
> rick
>
>> (Taking the hint, we're back on topic)
>>
>> My B desperately needs two tires. To match the 2 good ones
>> I would need a
>> pair of Vredestein Sprint 175R14s, but there are no local
>> dealers, so by the
>> time I had them shipped and mounted it would run about
>> $240, before tax.
>>
>> For about $280 I could get a full set of 4 Pirelli P5
>> 185/70-14s mounted
>> (also pre-tax). I know a lot of people run this size. My
>> question is, what
>> do you do for inner tubes?
>>
>> The B has 14 x 4.5" chrome knock-off wires.
>>
>> Alternative suggestions also appreciated.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Max Heim
>> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
>> If you're near Mountain View, CA,
>> it's the primer red one with chrome wires
--
Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
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