Word on the street is that Lonn Howard said:
> I've searched the archives at http://lq.corenetworks.com/goto/mgs and
> found that a lot of people run 185-70 14s on their MGB. However, when I
> spoke with my tire shop they recommend not using that size because the
> specs say it needs a 5" rim width at minimum. My wires are 4 1/2 J x
> 14. He says that he can get 175SR 14s that will be a better fit and
> look better. I would prefer a taller tire for my non-OD car and I
> really don't care how performance-oriented it is. I just want it to
> look good on the car. I bow to the wisdom of the list and ask for
> supreme guidance.
Your tire shop guy is correct, the 185/70 is too wide for a 4.5" rim.
Go with the 175/70 it is a very nice fit. You can get Bridgestone Potenza's
in that size.
Skye
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