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Re: [Spridgets] round and round on tires (g)

To: "Steven Michelsen" <stevenm@optonline.net>, <spridgets@autox.team.net>, <midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com>, <EasternOshitGroup@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] round and round on tires (g)
From: "Richard Ball" <richb@u.washington.edu>
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:32:40 -0700
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Steve,

I can't add much as too choice of tire since when I put tires on a few years ago I went with cheap 155/80r 13 Kumho Solus KR21's so I could get my Midget on the road. They ride OK, but nothing performance wise.

I did want to forward you this link for getting a visual idea of the different tire sizes compared to the stock tires. It will give you an idea of the trade offs when going with a different size.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, Wa

----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven Michelsen" <stevenm@optonline.net> To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>; <midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com>; <EasternOshitGroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 4:02 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] round and round on tires (g)


Another post about tires - sorry.

I am in the market for tires for my '78 with Minilite rims. I am hoping to stay away from 175's, to avoid any risk of rubbing.

I see that tirerack has Sumitomo HTR T4s for cheap (165/70r13), though I think this may be the tire some folks are not impressed with...

Universal tire has two 145/70r13 tires, which I believe was the OEM size. Any advantage/disadvantage to going with one of these?

Tirebuyer.com has Bridgestone Potenza 165/65r13 for $78 - never heard of that one, or if the "65" bit is OK.

Any opinions on any of these is appreciated.

Thanks!
Steve
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