Re: wire wheels

[Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>]

While tire footprint and profile does effect roadholding (fat, thin tires = 
more stick), as Allen points out there is more to the story.  The tires may 
stick better, but the car as a whole won't. 

My newest non-MG is a '74 Saab Sonett on stock 155SR15's which has much more 
'stick' than the Midget on 165/60-13's . (weight is approx the same, weight 
distribution, CoG and suspension is radically different).

Of course if you are just interested in  the cosmetics of it, go for 
it...(flame suit on!)

>>> <Ajhsys@aol.com> 09/16 9:56 AM >>>
In a message dated 9/15/99 6:25:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
birdman@lightspeed.net writes:

<< Thanks for the replies, Now,
 Has anyone put any kind of 14 of 15 " rims on their spridgets? What size
 tire would you have to run to keep from rubbing when the steering is turned?
 There is a way to do this I just would like to know if it is feasible. What
 do you think?? >>

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I think with 15" rims you would be looking at using electrical tape rather 
than tires.  I can't imagine finding tires in that diameter and required 
aspect ratio that would be narrow enough to fit.  You may have to seriously 
flare the fenders.

Don't forget that Spridgets have old technology suspensions.  If you add too 
much stick with low profile tires, you risk getting a lot of body roll.  
Upgrade the suspension or add a good roll over bar.

Allen Hefner
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport