I was just wondering if the car performed better on the correct tire,
rather on a tire that would "work" since the original did not seem to
be readily available.
Brad
On 7/23/06, David Ramsey <dwramsey@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> I still don't understand why you would want the 145x13 unless it is for show
> points. On a street car the 155x13 or 155-80x13 which is the size tire that
> is always on sale works great on my bug-I's with the stock steel rims. Now
> if you want to have tires made up, why not the 5.20x13 Dunlop gold seal. I
> can't see any point in the 145's for a street car. The 155x13 will not rub
> under the most extreme street driving Frank would care to do. They are
> cheap, work well, and are in stock at most tire stores. As to if they are
> better than the newer tires, the gold seals are OK on a stock car and if you
> pump them up to around 50 psi they are almost as good as the 145x13 which is
> close to the 155x13, and no they are not as good as the 225-40x19 whatever
> that cost per tire as much as a full set of 155x13s.
> Crash
>
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> I asked if he had any source for 145-13 tires, and
> he feels it could possibly be done.
>
> As one who has never had the chance to drive a Spridget with the
> original tires on it, were they better for handling than what is
> available now?
>
> Brad
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