175's are really a bit wide for the 3" rims and 165 are a bit too wide in my
oipinion also. 155 is fine and 145's are great!
I know there will be responses from some saying that they have run 185 or 195
and
say they are OK. To that, all I can say is, "you've got to be kidding!"
Paul A
Glen Byrns wrote:
> After much calling around, I've located some "Federal" radials, 165 65 R14 as
> potential replacements for my wife's Traveller. At $34.95 each, looks like a
> bargain. Does anyone have experience with these tires and will they be
> suitable on the stock Morris rims? The 175s on her now look like clown shoes
> though they actually ride nicely on the freeway. Bear in mind that the car is
> driven gently, NO hotrodding.
>
> Glen Byrns
> '59 bugeye
> '59 Morris Traveller
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