I have always run 165/70's on my RB Midget. Currently I have
Continentals. I chose them because they had the most "European" design in
a 13". I would not do it again. These tires suck. The have no grip in the
wet and the sidewalls are so soft the rims nearly touch the ground in
hardf cornering. I used to always run Michelins, but at the time I hadn't
the funds to go that far.
Larry
>>>>On 4/10/00 4:34 PM so and so (Terry Williams) said. (And I quote:)
>Hi Charles..
>
>I went through this just last week, and ended up with a set of 155/80/13s
>for my '77. I was concerned about stories of sizes over 165 rubbing (I
>don't know 'bout that - looks like I could have gone at least this size,
>but anything over that looks like they'd impead on the rear arches (oh, for
>a RWA).
>
>The 80s are nice and tall without being silly, and fill up the wheel wells
>nicely. Width looks 'right' on the car too.
>
>Hope this is helpful!
>
>Cheers,
>
>Terry
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Charles Markham [SMTP:chaz2@gis.net]
>Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 1:50 PM
>To: spridgets@autox.team.net
>Subject: Tires....
>
>Hi All! I am finally getting down to the tires on my Midget....which is
>good because that means I will be driving it soon. I have started to
>look around and will probably get them from Tire Rack. The part I need
>help with is the size. It has stock wire wheels and stock suspension. I
>am not trying to go crazy with this- I just want a good all around tire.
>The one that are on the car are 145/13's. I am guessing 175/ 60 or 70/
>13's? Thanks!
>
> Charles Markham
> 1966 MG Midget
Larry Macy
78 Midget
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