[WPTA] Question for MGB experts

[Ren Bartoe]

I hear ya Bud.  

On my 76B with Minilite wheels we determined that a 195 was the max I could go. The Kelly 195/70R14 handle well at moderate and spirted driving, but I also have the upgraded suspension front and rear.

They look great with the lower profile (0.1”) and the tread is 0.6” wider than the 185.  But again, later model B with Minilites not wire wheels.

Ren

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> On Aug 23, 2023, at 1:45 PM, abcoz--- via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> Sorry for the late response, but we've been out of town for most of the past week and I'm just getting caught up to everything here, at home.
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> Personally, I favor the 175 width, over the 185.  Unless you are doing a lot of fast driving, there is NOTHING to be gained from the extra 10mm of tread width, except heavier steering effort and extra rolling resistance.   Even if you do a lot of fast driving, you are very unlikely to drive fast enough to realize the small amount of extra grip the 185s MAY give you.
> 
> While fat tires may look "cooler", they are mostly for show and usually cost more, too.
> 
> Bud
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wpta <wpta-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of barrym56--- via Wpta
> Sent: Monday, August 21, 2023 7:58 AM
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> Subject: [WPTA] Question for MGB experts
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> Getting ready to buy tires for 1971 MGB with wire wheels.
> What size tires do you recommend?
> If my research is correct (maybe not) the wheel width is 4.5”
> So 175 70 or 185 70?
> Barry Martin
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