185/70-13 is the widest that will fit under a square arch wheel well.
Whether or not the offset on the rims in question is right for this is
trial and error.
I have 185/70-13 on stock disk wheels on my 67 - had to buy thin spacers to
get the clearance right and keep the tires from rubbing on the springs.
Les
At 02:31 PM 2/16/98 -0500, you wrote:
>I don't yet have the wheels, but I'm in the process of ordering the minilite
>look-alikes.
>
>
>> From ulix@u.washington.edu Mon Feb 16 13:24:21 1998
>> Subject: Re: Tyre Sizes
>> To: Phil Profili <pprofili@hercii.mar.lmco.com>
>> Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
>>
>> On Mon, 16 Feb 1998, Phil Profili wrote:
>>
>> > Anyone have any advice on what tyre (tire!) size is suitable when using
>13x5"
>> > wheels (on a square wheel arch car).
>>
>> Phil,
>> The "original" size was 145-13. The next step up, keeping the same outer
>> diameter is the 165/70. This will fit with no problems from all I know
>> (if you are using a sensible offset). The next step up is 185/60. Again,
>> same diameter. This is a BIG step, because it is pretty much the smallest
>> size in which real performance tires are available. Responses of wether
>> this fits or not have been 50/50. If I was you, I would have a 185/60 put
>> on a rim and just try it out! If you go to the right tire place, they
>> shouldn't even charge you for this. Plus, I would be very greatful to you
>> for trying this out! :-)
>>
>> What kind of rims are you using?
>> Does anyone know of a good performance tire in 165/70? Something
>> comparable to a Yoko AVS Intermediate...
>>
>> P.S.: I don't know, but it might make a difference if your car is 1/4 or
>> 1/2 ellipticly sprung.
>>
>> Ulix __/__,__
>> .......................................................... (_o____o_)....
>> '67 Sprite
>>
>>
>>
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