[Spridgets] Tire Size

[robertduquette at sympatico.ca]

Yes, I'm guessing that with the square arches, those tires would be rubbing on
both sides.  I haven't tried much, tire wise.  There are others here who have.
Or ... for those who aren't faint of heart, ... there's always the archives.



He is a great story teller, that's for sure.





Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:39:19 -0700






Yes the 72 has round wheel arches.  The rubbing is on the inside of rear tires
where they touch the rear springs.  His 79 may have a different setup
regarding the rear springs and height.

Thanks for passing on the info on Roy Lockhart and Bridget the Midget.  I'm
glad he won his bet.  We hosted him for 3 days up here in Page, Arizona.  Had
a great time and really enjoyed his stories.

Thanks,  Dan

--- On Wed, 10/28/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:


From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tire Size
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 9:47 AM


You have round wheel arches while he has the squarer arches?




> Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:37:26 -0700
>
> My 72 Midget has this size tire currently. The problem is on the rear
tires.
> There is a small groove on the tires due to rubbing from the rear springs.
We
> are currently working on a fix. We are looking at a thin spacer to see if
> that will fix the problem. It rides great but since my daughter drives it I
> am worried about a potential blowout.
>
> If we can't work out a fix I will change tires to 175R13.
>
> Best Wishes, Dan
>
> --- On Wed, 10/28/09, geoff <geoff at wgn.net> wrote:
>
> Hello All
> I have a 79 midget and would like to know , Can I use Tire size 185/70R 13
> with out hitting under the car. Spedo not a problem to recalibrate
> Thanks