[Tigers] Tigers Digest, Vol 7, Issue 245

Wed Sep 9 18:32:43 MDT 2015

I guess if you were really worried about the diff, you could mount the
spare on the front and swap the front wheel to the rear.

On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 4:57 PM, Ron Fraser via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net
> wrote:

> Joel
>
> The Parts List indicates 5.90 x 13 tires for the Tiger.
>
> http://www.carbibles.com/vintagetyresizes.html
>
> This site has a chart that converts sizes.
>
> The thinner 155/80 - 13 possibly will not rub on the trunk wood but the
> only way to avoid that is to put a cloth between the tire and the wood.
> Any weight in the trunk will push the wood down to the rim or the rubber
> whichever is higher.
>
> You really should have a spare tire that has similar circumference as your
> 4 main tires.  If you put a different circumference tire on the rear the
> differential will be working harder to compensate.   You can wear the
> differential out very fast.  Putting different size tire on the front has
> less impact - steering and braking could be different.
>
> Ron Fraser
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* Tigers [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net] *On Behalf Of *Joel
> Martin via Tigers
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 09, 2015 3:51 PM
> *To:* tigers at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Tigers] Tigers Digest, Vol 7, Issue 245
>
> Sorry to bring this up but I am having problem with spare tire size, still.
>
> My understanding is the 66 Tiger Mk 1A came with a Dunlop RS-5 tire but
> not sure of the current day size.  I believe it to be a 165/78/13 but not
> sure.  Anyone know for sure?
>
> What I can find out there are some no name manufactures selling 165/70/13.
>
> The only 80 aspect ration I can find are Kumho Solus TA11 in 155/80/13.
>
> The spare will be just to get me to a station as the car tires will be
> 205/50/15 probably Yokohama S.drive
> <http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=S.drive>
> (Ultra High Performance Summer tires.  Anyone with experience on these?
>
> Thoughts on whether the 155/80/13 or the 165/70/13 would be best to fit
> the trunk with no rubbing or hitting the trunk wood cover?
>
> Regards
> Joel Martin
>
>
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> Today's Topics:
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>   1. Drivers Side Mirror (Joel Martin)
>   2. Spare Tire and Wheel (Joel Martin)
>   3. Re: Gas Tank Vent Hose (Tom Parker)
>   4. Re: Spare Tire and Wheel (Gary)
>   5. Re: Drivers Side Mirror (Gary)
>   6. Re: Spare Tire and Wheel (Stu)
> Please provide a picture of what the correct side driver's mirror should
> be for a 1966 MK 1A.  I see Talbot JR and SR as a LAT option but cannot
> find any other mirrors listed.  The 2 holes in drivers door are 3.5"
> spacing.  Pictures and description are wonderful if you have them.
>
> Thanks
> Joel Martin
> What is the largest wheel and tire that will fit in the trunk of the 1966
> MK 1A.  By my measurements, 24" is about it.  Is this the 13" rim with
> about a 165 X 13" or can we go bigger?
>
> Mystery in search of experience.
>
> Joel Martin
> Joel,
>
> Without going to the body parts illustration,  there's a channel running
> across the top of the boot covered by the vinyl top "cover" so I can't
> really see it. Anyhow the balance hose ran through that channel on my Mark
> 2, but I can't say for certain that was the original location; I bought the
> car in 1976. I don't recall the hose being secured.
>
> Tom
> '67 Mark 2
>
> On Tue, Aug 4, 2015 at 4:12 PM, Joel Martin via Tigers <
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> We are trying to determine the correct routing and securing of the gas
> tank vent hose that runs from the gas cap and passenger side of the trunk
> area to the drivers side gas tank.  What is the correct routing and are
> there any clamps that hold this line in place?  Please see attached picture
> and provide one of yours that would be correct.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Joel Martin
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> That is about right, I have an old
> 165x13.   The usual problem is height
> though.   Mine is about as tall or
> maybe too tall to fasten the "floor"
> down.
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> On Aug 4, 2015, at 1:19 PM, Joel Martin via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
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> What is the largest wheel and tire that will fit in the trunk of the 1966
> MK 1A.  By my measurements, 24" is about it.  Is this the 13" rim with
> about a 165 X 13" or can we go bigger?
>
> Mystery in search of experience.
>
> Joel Martin
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> Originally most just had a cheap auto
> store or Chrysler mirror screwed on
> where ever..
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Aug 4, 2015, at 1:16 PM, Joel Martin via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
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> Please provide a picture of what the correct side driver's mirror should
> be for a 1966 MK 1A.  I see Talbot JR and SR as a LAT option but cannot
> find any other mirrors listed.  The 2 holes in drivers door are 3.5"
> spacing.  Pictures and description are wonderful if you have them.
>
> Thanks
> Joel Martin
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> My spare is a 165/13 on a stock rim and I dont think much more would fit
> in my 1a's trunk, heightwise.
> Stu
> On Aug 4, 2015 1:41 PM, "Joel Martin via Tigers" <tigers at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
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> What is the largest wheel and tire that will fit in the trunk of the 1966
> MK 1A.  By my measurements, 24" is about it.  Is this the 13" rim with
> about a 165 X 13" or can we go bigger?
>
> Mystery in search of experience.
>
> Joel Martin
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