[Mgs] Tires

[Michael MacLean]

 I will just buy the tires from Walmart.  I can pay $38 each on line, then there is an installer about an hour away that will mount, balance and provide tubes ($15 ea).  They have been dealing with British Sports cars for 45 years.Mike MacLean

    On Monday, January 27, 2020, 2:37:22 PM PST, Max Heim via Mgs <mgs at autox.team.net> wrote:  
 
 I personally choose not to deal with Walmart. But if you are not fussy, for light road use, tires are tires, really. What I would be worried about is letting their installers loose on my MG. I am sure they would not have the slightest idea how to deal with wire wheels, for instance. Steel wheels, i guess you could take a chance.

--Max Heimmvheim at sonic.net



On Jan 27, 2020, at 2:32 PM, Barrie Robinson via Mgs <mgs at autox.team.net> wrote:
 
 Remember that Walmart's strength was getting quality products cheaper.   That may work for thinks like razors where gimmicks do not help cutting you beard.....one has a light on it - duh ?  But for tyres hmmmm?
 Barrie
 
 On 1/27/2020 4:20 PM, Michael MacLean via Mgs wrote:
  
 
 What about Walmart brand (Douglas) tires?  Made by Goodyear, all season and only $45 each. Mike MacLean
  
      On Monday, January 27, 2020, 12:57:47 PM PST, Robert's New iPad <mgbobh at gmail.com> wrote:  
  
        Tire Rack is worth a look.  Vriedstein, Dunlop, others come up on their site with 175x14, which most find best for the GT.     Unless you are anticipating spirited driving, _any_ radial today is better than tires available back in the day. Bob 
   
 On Jan 27, 2020, at 1:19 PM, Michael MacLean via Mgs <mgs at autox.team.net> wrote:
 
  
 I know this is going to start a crap storm, but I have not owned an MG for many years.  My new to me 69 GT has Dunlop SP 20 165SR 14 tires on it now.  I cannot find a date code anywhere in these tires.  Does Dunlop still make SP 20 tires anymore?  I'm pretty sure these tires are too old.  The sidewall has tiny cracks all over.  They are holding for now, but I can't help but think how much better the ride would be with new tires, any tires.  What size should I be looking for?  Any suggestions for a tire that won't have me eating peanut butter sandwiches for the next month? Mike MacLean
 
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