I don't know what states discount tire is located in, but the guy there
offered to test fit any tires that I wanted BEFORE I bought them. The
offer was on my Jeep, but I don't see why it wouldn't hold for an MG as
well. Give your local shop a try and ask them about this, you may pay a
bit more but test fitting tires sure beats buying the wrong ones.
James Nazarian
'71 B roadster
'71 BGT rust free and burnt orange
'63 Buick 215
"Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines"
Enzo Ferrari
On Wed, 28 Jun 2000, Larry wrote:
> Truly some GREAT INFO THANKS GLENN!!
>
> I have been using the tires.com website as a reference for what is
> made/available. Back in 93 I bought my truck tires form one of thier local
> stores, guy was nice enough hooked me up with some taller wider wheels for
> my pick-up. He was able to help me select a tire that would fit under the
> wells and on my stock wheels without any mods. Maybe I will try a local
> store and have better luck..
>
> The next big thing is were do you get spacers and maybe longer studs???
>
> Larry
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Wake074@aol.com>
> To: <larry@larryembrey.com>
> Cc: <mgb-v8@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 7:59 AM
> Subject: 14x6's, where & how much, what I found
>
>
> > Larry and others,
> >
> > Here is what I found available for inexpensive 14x6 alloys.
> >
> > www.tires.com They have TSW Quads available for $50 ea. The
> customer
> > service was bad both times I called, I called back a second time hoping
> the
> > 12 year old I spoke to the first time was just bad luck. I got his 13
> year
> > old brother the second time. Neither could answer basic questions, and
> > didn't seem to really care if they sold me tires or not.
> >
> > www.tirerack.com Much friendlier service. I explained to the salesman,
> > AJ, I think, exactly what I was doing. The wheels I wanted, "Mille Miglia
> > Fabula", $59 ea., were on back order so I ended up ordering a set of
> "Borbet
> > H" wheels, for $69 ea. I bought Firestone Firehawk SS20's (195x70), for
> $46
> > ea. They don't mount / balance tires so I'll have to have that done.
> They
> > do have a list of suggested "installers" in the local area. Total with
> > shipping $518, 2 to 3 day delivery time. Not too bad in my opinion.
> >
> > For reference, I was using a 1990 Honda Accord Sedan as a reference in
> their
> > online wheel selector thing. They are coming 4x4.5, with a 38mm offset.
> > I'll let everyone know if and how they fit next week, after they are
> mounted,
> > balanced, and installed.
> >
> > Hope this helps someone,
> >
> > Glenn
> >
> > In a message dated 6/27/00 7:40:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > larry@larryembrey.com writes:
> >
> > << Glenn,
> > Were did you see those inexpensive alloys? do you have any model numbers
> or
> > such?
> >
> > Larry >>
> >
>
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