Steve,
 I can't add much as too choice of tire since when I put tires on  a few 
years ago I went with cheap 155/80r 13 Kumho Solus KR21's so I could get my 
Midget on the road.  They ride OK, but nothing performance wise.
 I did want to forward you this link for getting a visual idea of the 
different tire sizes compared to the stock tires.  It will give you an idea 
of the trade offs when going with a different size.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, Wa
 ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steven Michelsen" <stevenm@optonline.net>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>; <midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com>; 
<EasternOshitGroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 4:02 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] round and round on tires (g)
 
Another post about tires - sorry.
 I am in the market for tires for my '78 with Minilite rims.  I am hoping 
to stay away from 175's, to avoid any risk of rubbing.
 I see that tirerack has Sumitomo HTR T4s for cheap (165/70r13), though I 
think this may be the tire some folks are not impressed with...
 Universal tire has two 145/70r13 tires, which I believe was the OEM size. 
Any advantage/disadvantage to going with one of these?
 Tirebuyer.com has Bridgestone Potenza 165/65r13 for $78 - never heard of 
that one, or if the "65" bit is OK.
Any opinions on any of these is appreciated.
Thanks!
Steve
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