[Tigers] 13 inch tires

[Thomas Witt]

I have the Sumitomo 215-50-13" on my Datsun 510.  This small height tire 
really affected the rear ratio. 1st gear was good to the crosswalk. I was 
hitting 3rd gear before I got through the intersection.  60 MPH was 4,000 
RPM.  Thankfully the Z rears fit the 510. I went from 3.90 to 3.36 gears. It 
made all the difference.

I'd say to factor everything in before using these tires on a Tiger.  Then 
again, if you have a close ratio trans and getting off the line is of the 
highest order of importance.... .
Tom


>I see where Sumitomo makes a 215/50HR13
>
> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+200&partnum=15HR3HTR200&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=0
>
> Haven't tried them... went to 16's
>
> Bob
>
>
>>I know there has been 13 inch tire recommendations in past threads - given
>> the most recent info re: "old" tires - what are current
>> recommendations/availability of street performance 13 inch tires. I
>> currently run "old" 205/60/13 yokohama.
>>
>>
>>
>> Norm Shaw B9472386
>>
>> Burnaby B.C.


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