[WPTA] Question for MGB experts

[Clayton Yonker]

I’ve used Calabro for all my cars for the twenty plus years. They’ve done
wires wheels with and without tubes. They’re really good and experienced. I
recommend them. I’ve used Bruce Bros too. They’re pet good but Calabro for
me.

Thanks

On Wed, Aug 23, 2023 at 7:41 PM Barry Martin via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> A new turn of events. The local tire shop I’ve been dealing with now has a
> young fellow working there. His head nearly exploded when I mentioned wire
> wheels, liners and tubes. He’s a nice kid and I don’t want to go over his
> head to the owner who was ok with everything last we talked. I’d prefer to
> find someone else. Bud, I think you recommended Calabro Tire. Any other
> recommendations?
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Aug 23, 2023, at 2:34 PM, Ren Bartoe <ren_bartoe at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > 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
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Aug 23, 2023, at 1:45 PM, abcoz--- via Wpta <wpta at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> 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.
> >>
> >> 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
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Wpta <wpta-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of barrym56--- via
> Wpta
> >> Sent: Monday, August 21, 2023 7:58 AM
> >> To: WPTA <wpta at autox.team.net>
> >> Subject: [WPTA] Question for MGB experts
> >>
> >> 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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