[Tigers] FW: spare tire question

[Ron Fraser]

Darn – forgot to send to the list.

Ron Fraser

 

From: Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com> 
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 11:45 AM
To: 'James Armstrong' <rollright at aol.com>
Subject: RE: [Tigers] spare tire question

 

Jim

                The real question should be – does the 185-70-13 tire allow the trunk platform to close properly?

I believe it should but I don’t know for sure.

 

- The Blockley Tyre Company Technical Articles <https://www.blockleytyre.com/technical/tyre-size-equivalents> 

 

This company indicates these tires sizes as equivalent to the original tire.

590x13                  185/70R13           165/80R13

 

I believe some recommend a thinner tire for the trunk so the platform closes properly and does not rub on the tire.

 

Ron Fraser

 

From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> > On Behalf Of James Armstrong via Tigers
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 10:59 AM
To: tigers at autox.team.net <mailto:tigers at autox.team.net> 
Subject: [Tigers] spare tire question

 

Hello,

 

In the effort to finish off my trunk, I had an original rim fixed, blasted and correctly painted; black all over and  the cream on the outside. Fortunately I had the original spare to guide the paint shop for color and all.

 

But...in trying to buy a spare tire, I find Vredestine no longer makes most 13" sizes like the 185-70-13 I put on my car. They do have a 175-80-13 available.

 

Question is:  on an original Sunbeam steel rim, will this size tire fit on the trunk floor without interfering with the

                      tool fixing clips and jack? In general, will it work ?

 

Jim Armstrong

Mk 1A

382002083 LRXFE

Code 86

TAC # 0763

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