[Fot] Curious Tire size conversion

[Nick Black]

 Todd,Back in the day I could never get the 9.15's under the rear fenders. I ran 5.00x8.30x15 on my car. I ran the "W" part number which was not cataloged and you had to order them specifically (they were about 1/2" wider - hence the W suffix). Do not know if the 9.15's were available as a W tire so you may need to compare yours to others to determine any actual sizing.Anyway, I just compared a 5.00x8.30x15W to Yokohamas and Hoosiers. The Goodyear was almost as large as a Yoko A008 or Yoko Ao48's. Probably just a bit shorter than either of the 205x60x15 Yokos. The Hoosier Speedsters are a smidge smaller and are about a perfect match for my 5.00x8.30x15W tires. Your Goodyear's are a bit bit larger than mine so the Yokohama Advan AO52's 205x60x15's would be about a perfect match.
Other tires may be slightly different but the comparable size would be 205x60x15. If you want to go to a 50 series tire, will have to check actual measurements...can't help you with those.
I'm tired...Nick of Nor Cal
    On Thursday, June 27, 2019, 2:19:51 PM EDT, Redmond via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:  
 
 
I should've been a little bit more clear than mud.  


I'm just curious as to what the size tire he was running back in the 1960's. Can anyone translate the 5.50-9.20-15 into today's sizing.


FYI - I'm going with the 185-65-15


Todd








On June 27, 2019 at 11:08 AM Redmond via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote: 
 

Friends,





Curious question:


I have 1 Goodyear Blue Streak tire from when my dad raced my TR3.


Size says 5.50-9.20-15


What size would this be in today's sizing?


Thanks


Todd




 

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