[Spridgets] Fwd: Tyres

[Martyn Ridley]

>Subject: Tyres
>
>Been off the list for a year so if I am asking a question recently 
>answered, apologies in advance.
>
>My 175/70 13 Dunflop SP 20s are at the end of their useful life.  I 
>know I can fit a 155/80 13 but is it possible to use the 165/80 
>13?  The issue is not rolling diameter but the width of the tyre vs 
>the original 520/13.  I know they are used for racing but lets face 
>it, the problem only develops at extreme understeer/oversteer and if 
>you experience that while racing, tyre rub is the least of your problems.
>
>My next question is which brand of tyre to purchase.  I want to go 
>with 'name brand' tyres so please no cheapo-cheapos.  Has anybody 
>experience with Barums (off brand Continentals)?  I have Vredesteins 
>on my other car and they are OK but........   Any comments, either 
>way would help.
>
>As a final question, for the techies, what does 79S mean and how is 
>it different from 83S  ("S" assumed to be its speed rating).
>
>Thanks in advance, and good to be back on the list.
>
>Cheers,
>Martyn