[TR] Tyres for a TR4A

[Glenn Owen]

Thanks for all the responses.
It looks like the only reasonable options for a 4.5" wheel are Michelin XZX 
and Vredesteins. It looks like waiting for the Khumos to get off backorder 
is like leaving the porch light on for Jimmh Hoffa.

I like the XZX's (that's what I have now) but someting in the neighborhood 
of $700 for new tires is too rich for my blood.

Vredesteins it is (unless someone has last minute revelations)

Glenn



> All,
> The Kumho tyres currently available from The Tire Rack are 165/80R15. 
> This
> size is not as tall nor as wide as the 165R15 tyres we are used to.   I 
> put
> them on MG-TD's and MGA's, maybe on a TR3 but think they are a bit wimpy 
> for a
> TR4A and not up to the power of a Healey or MGC.   Vredesteins in a 165R15 
> size
> are available from British Wire Wheel and a good choice.   Of course Coker
> has 165R15 XZX Michelins for around $140. each.
> I would not recommend using 185R15 tyres on wheels that are 4.0" wide 
> (stock
> TR4A size).   Tyres that size should be mounted on 5.0" wheels, or wider.
> You'll also find the 185R15's to be quite a bit taller than 165's, 
> messing up
> the ride height and speedo accuracy.   If your (non-stock) wheels are 5.0"
> wide or wider, the 185/70R15 fits and looks good, without being greater in
> diameter that 165R15's.
> Truth be told, there just isn't much out there in the 165R15 size anymore.
> George Haynes