[WPTA] Question for MGB experts

[barrym56 at icloud.com]

Once again, thank you all!
Going to give Calabro a call, since they are closet to me, and see what they can get for 4 1/2” wheel.
Barry

> On Aug 23, 2023, at 10:53 PM, <abcoz at hky.com> <abcoz at hky.com> wrote:
> 
> I highly recommend Calabro Tire, in Bridgeville.  They've been in business for around 80 years and are still owned & operated by the same family.  They are quite comfortable with wire wheels.
> 
> Bud
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barry Martin <barrym56 at icloud.com> 
> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 4:25 PM
> To: Ren Bartoe <ren_bartoe at yahoo.com>
> Cc: abcoz at hky.com; WPTA <wpta at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [WPTA] Question for MGB experts
> 
> 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?
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>> On Aug 23, 2023, at 2:34 PM, Ren Bartoe <ren_bartoe at yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> 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
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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.
>>> 
>>> 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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