[Mgs] Tires

[Barrie Robinson]

Hello folks,

I feel ashamed as I have no problems with circumferences of tyres, 
speedo models or any such things!   My speedo AND tach played up and 
replacements were expensive so in a moment-of-pique I installed Speedhut 
gauges.  Not original but then my MGB is definitely not original by any 
means.   But wonders of wonders - the speedo works off GPS and not even 
connected to the car ! Total accuracy all the time no matter what 
tyres.  One of the few modern technologies that actually are a help.  I 
am still smarting from the installation of a new "modern" Pioneer radio.

Barrie
MGB GT V8

On 1/30/2020 2:20 AM, Michael MacLean via Mgs wrote:
> Sorry.
> Mike MacLean
> 69 MGB GT
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>     On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 11:07 PM, Max Heim
>     <mvheim at sonic.net> wrote:
>     Um, yeah. Generally speaking, one would want to ascertain the size
>     of wheels one has before purchasing tires.
>
>     When soliciting advice, it is also prudent to specify what vehicle
>     one is inquiring about.
>
>     I personally thought you were talking about an MGB.
>
>     Adding your car to your sig line (see below) helps clarify the
>     situation for everyone.
>
>     --
>     Max Heim
>     '66 MGB
>
>
>>     On Jan 29, 2020, at 10:06 PM, Michael MacLean via Mgs
>>     <mgs at autox.team.net <mailto:mgs at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>>
>>     Well, I screwed up.  Reading the MG Experience forums I bought
>>     Douglas tires at a great price.  Taking off the old tires tonight
>>     I found they were Dunlop SP-20s made in 1999.  Wow!  The size on
>>     the tire was 165R15.  Without looking and going by the
>>     recommendation of the MG Experience web site I bought 14 inch
>>     tires.  Crap. Now I have to try to take them back. They have not
>>     been mounted so they are still just like I got them.  My question
>>     is, what the heck size tire should I get for a 15 inch wire wheel
>>     rim?  The MG Experience forum is saying 185/70 R15 is closest,
>>     (1/4 inch smaller) but not readily available for a decent price. 
>>     A 185/65 R15 is the next most popular tire, but smaller in
>>     diameter by an inch than the Dunlops I am taking off. 165R15
>>     tires are 25.65 inches in diameter.  My head is about explode.
>>     Mike MacLean
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