155 is rather small. I thought 165 was standard. The Michelin MX4 175R14
fits, looks good, gives you a little more height and tread width. You may
have to look around to find them, but they are out there. If you go to a
modern 70 series tire, I don't know if you can gain much ride height before
you run out of space, width-wise. But I know some people run 185/70-14. Note
that if the springs are sagging from age, or the shocks are worn, you may be
more constrained as to size, and the benefits of really wide rubber won't be
apparent, anyway.
on 7/18/01 5:43 PM, Steve Clifton at SClifton@cfl.rr.com wrote:
> All,
>
> Its way past time for tires for my 72MGB. I've been doing some shopping
> through the paper and internet. Seems that tires for my 14' Rostyles are
> not that common. I need some help from you all on the list. I would
> appreciate any direct response from any who have some recent experience
> buying new tires for their MG. Looking for best price and performance
> balance. Would also like to increase my tire size to gain a little more
> ride height (currently running Michilen 155 SR 14). What is the max size
> before rear fenders rub the tire? Tire shopping is no fun.
>
> Thanks in advance to all who reply on or off list,
>
> Steve C.
>
> 72 MGB
> 24 years of ownership
> 135000 orig. miles
> It's starting to become a garage queen :-(
>
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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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