IMHO the 195 will look a little too "Hot Wheelish"
Keith Pennell
> Hey folks,
>
> Thanks again for the responses on what you thought about these tires.
> I have decided to go with them. Now I am trying to decide which size.
> About 3 years ago I happened upon a great deal for some Dunlop wire
> wheels, originally from MGW, that I just couldn't pass up. They are
> the 5.5" by 15", 72 spoke painted versions.
>
> My question is, the Kumho 758s come in two sizes that will fit. The
> 165/80R15 are 25.4" diameter and are good for rims 4-5.5" wide. The
> 195/65R15 are 25.0" diameter and are good for rims 5.5-7" wide. I
> would like to go with the 165's but I am concerned that they will not
> be wide enough to give the characteristic bulging of the sidewall that
> you normally see on a Healey or TR, with my 5.5" wide rims. I don't
> want them to look stupid, if you know what I mean. The 195's might be
> too wide and rub or look really out of place, I don't know.
>
> What do you think I should go with?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
> BJ8
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