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Re: Tyres ... again

To: "Philip Warburton" <cplimey@home.com>,
Subject: Re: Tyres ... again
From: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 21:25:34 -0700
I have Pirelli P400's in 175/70/13 on 5" wide rims, and like them a lot.
The 205 will need at least a 6" wide rim. They will fit on narrower rims but
your handling will go down the tubes.  Not to mention that the 205 in a 70
series are a bit on the tall side for a Spity.
MikeC

>I have currently on my 1500 Spit, 205 -70-13 tyres, which I think are too
>big, appear to bind (lock to lock). They are installed on stock rims (4.5
>inches).
>
>They need replacing, and I am looking at 175-70-13's
>What are YOU using and are you satisfied with them.



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