[Healeys] Tiers Tires which Tires

[Alan Seigrist]

Are you using your original rims or chromed ones that are wider?


On 2/21/09, Ray Carbone <racarbon at optonline.net> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I would like some recommendations.
>
> Due to too many 4-wheel drifts, a year after I purchased my 64BJ8, I
> followed the recommendations of a BMC Rep and replaced my original Dunlop
> RS5s with 165r15 Pirelli Cinturatos.  Since that time I have tried a few
> different brands, however, all were 165s.
>
>
>
> I am now considering the replacement of my '91-purchased Dunlops, but, after
> reviewing a number of archive entries and other on-line sites
> (http://obswww.unige.ch/~wildif/cars/tech_talk/wheels_tires.htm), I am now
> in a quandary as to what the optimal size would be.  It seems that a
> 175/80r15 provides the same circumference as the original Dunlop RS5s but
> are very difficult to find.  Some recommend the 195/70r15s and warn they may
> rub on tight turns.  Others feel the 185/80r15s are best and only 0.7"
> diameter larger the RSs.
>
>
>
> As it seems any of these sizes are not commonly available, I would like your
> thoughts on what would be the best, reasonably prices, size and brand
> available today for someone that enjoys, but does not push, his Healey.
> Also, based upon the fact that all are wider and larger-by-mass than the
> 165s I am used to, how is the steering and balancing affected.
>
>
>
> Thanks all,
>
>
>
> Ray Carbone
>
> 64BJ8 Phase 1
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Alan

'52 A90
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