[Mgs] 175/65/14 Tires for MGB???

[Dodd, Kelvin]

Danny: I forgot to trim my initial post, so hopefully this does not get
duplicated.




> It has everything to do with offset.
>
> I'm at home right now, so don't have fast access. Go to the Moss
website
> and find the listing for MGB wheels. Then look at the Panasport
listings.
> I've measured the offset and listed it under each wheel as "more
> information".
>
> You will see that the 14" Panasport has less offset than the 15"
version.
> I still don't know why this is, but have been working with them to fix
it.
> The 14" Panasport is not a great fit for the B, but the offset of the
15"
> at +22mm is about perfect to center the wheel in the well.
>
> You can handle a tad more offset, but then the tire will start rubbing
the
> inner fender when one side of the suspension is compressed when
> maneuvering through drainage dips, driveways, etc.
>
> Make sure that whatever wheels you get have a similar offset to this.
The
> sport wheels listed (Minataur or SCP brand) also have the correct
offset
> both in 14 and 15".
>
> The offset is pretty large, almost to FWD specification.
>
> On either the Panasport 15" or Minataur a 195/60 -15 will fit with no
> problem*.    * small print. Some rear axle locations can be way off
> center, my comment is based on a typical MGB with typical clearance on
the
> left rear.
>
> I have run 205/60 15 tires on the Minataur rim without having to roll
the
> fenders but that was with a wire wheel axle and spacers so I could
center
> the wheel exactly where I wanted it.
>
> Note: This does not hold true for the 15" knock off sport wheel. I did
> have rub problems with 195/60-15 tires on a stock fender 1965 MGB
> (lowered). These wheels have a bit less fitted offset than the bolt on
> versions.
>
> More small print. Tires of the same stated size vary dramatically in
> sidewall bulge. One brand may fit without a problem, another can be a
> PITA.
>
> Also. Check clearance with two people in the car, going round tight
> corners at speed. There is ABSOLUTELY nothing worse than commenting to
> your passenger that the tires didn't rub till they got in the car!!!
> Especially if it is your spouse or sig. other.  BTDT still have the
scars.
>
>
> Be very, very careful doing any work to the fender lips. IMHO the MGB
has
> a beautiful rear body line. If you are not careful, rolling the fender
lip
> can push this line out of place leaving to my eyes an unsightly flare
to
> the rear arch. BTDT, didn't like it. I love fender flares on a B, but
that
> little bump over the rear tire for clearance doesn't do anything for
me
> especially when the sun is sinking and highlighting what should be a
crisp
> fender line.
>
> Baseball bats may be the approved method with NASCAR, but it's really
> tricky to do the job correctly. There is a proper tool for doing the
job,
> but it is pricey. Maybe we want to think about chipping in for one so
the
> Ricky Racers (including myself) can share it.
>
> Has anyone used the Eastwood type tool on a B? I'd be interested in
> feedback as I do need to roll the fenders on my race car and MGB V8 at
> some time.
>
> You can get a bit more clearance by grinding the lip, but this
prevents
> you from ever rolling it properly and also is likely to give you a
place
> for corrosion to set in.
>
> If you want really fat tires, install proper flares.
>
> My apologies for rambling. I'm at home waiting for the car to dry
before
> motoring to Vegas to attend a class in Blacksmithing.  Come to think
of
> it, the perfect experience for beating rear fenders back into shape.
>
>
>
> Kelvin Dodd
>
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: mgs-bounces+doddk=mossmotors.com at autox.team.net [mailto:mgs-
> > bounces+doddk=mossmotors.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
dannyvarnado
> > Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 6:08 PM
> > To: James Nazarian; 'Larry Colen'
> > Cc: mgs at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Mgs] 175/65/14 Tires for MGB???
> >
> > Can anyone tell me if 15" X 6" wheels will work on an MGB?  I'm
planning
> > on
> > running 195/60/15 tires.
> > Also, Is there a "proper technique" to roll the rear fender lip?
> > Tks,
> > Danny V
> > '76 MGB V-6 project