[Healeys] Tires

[pennell at cox.net]

Fred,

This has recommended by many on the list before and maybe you have seen it, but it is very helpful comparing actual sizes.

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

Keith

---- Fred Wescoe <fredwescoe at gmail.com> wrote: 
> This has been kicked around very often and I am still confused.
> 
> I need new tires.
> 
> The archives and the list say; original 590 R 15, go with 175/80/15,
> 175/70/15, 165HR15, 185/80/15, 185/70R15, etc, etc.
> 
> In today's size terminology, what size should I be considering and why.
> 
> I can figure out Michelin, Avon, Kumho, etc, etc later, what I need is an
> understanding the full tire size and why from those who have done it
> recently and are pleased with their choice.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Fred
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