What everyone seems to overlook is that 175R14s are available from
Michelin and are not particularly expensive, and fit fine, without
looking "wide" or "low" like a 70-series. I don't see why anyone would
want 165R14s except for concours. That extra fractional diameter helps
the ground clearance, too <g>.
Bill Schooler had this to say:
>Gary et al,
>
>For MGB wire wheel guys, the original 165SR14s are really hard to find. I
>know
>of only one manufacturer who is currently making the tire at a reasonable
>price
>- Vredestein. (Where the heck do you buy those, anyway?) Avon used to
>make one
>and I purchased a 5-tire set of them from one of your advertisers. Please
>correct me if I am mistaken. Had a hell of a lot easier time finding the
>right
>tires for an MGA which uses the 15 in wheel. The 165SR15 Dunlop SP 20(?)
>is a
>standard size for older VWs.
>
--
Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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