On Sat, 19 Jul 1997, Zink wrote:
> JFR843@aol.com wrote:
> > new tires on my 1979 Spitfire... - Can someone recommend a decent
> > appearing (wider) tire
> John,
> I mounted 185/70sr13s on Caroll Shelby Mini Europa 13x5 wheels. I am
> not sure what size standard Equipment tires were on a 79, but 145 sr 13s
> were std on the 64.
Actually, to be painfully correct, standard equipment on Spitfires
through 1973, at least in the U.S. was 5.20 x 13 bias ply tire. The 145 x
13 radial was an option. In 1974, they standardized a 155 x 13 radial.
FWIW, the supplier was usually Dunlop, although Goodyear was an alternative.
Anyway, a 175/70 x 13 radial will fit very comfortably on the wheel, even
if it's the 4.5" wheel. With a 1979, you might have the later 5" wheel,
in which case the 185/70 would also fit reasonably well. Either way, the
bit of extra width over the original 155 (80 series) tire is worth it for
overall driving pleasure, etc.
--Andy
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