Tyre sizes

purplecoupe · Post by **purplecoupe** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 5:04 pm

Hi,

I have a set of 5.5inch steel wheels for the marina, does anyone know what the best size tyre is to go for that keeps the speedo accurate?

Thanks,

Rachel

norway_triumph · Post by **norway_triumph** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 5:34 pm

165 x 13 80-profile if speedo-accuracy is your prime concern

JIM73 · Post by **JIM73** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:41 pm

I find 175/70/13 the best overall size for 5.5 rims and with a slightly bigger footprint !!!

Post by **MarinaCoupe** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:14 pm

I agree 175/70 will fill the rims nicely

ado28 · Post by **ado28** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:05 pm

I fitted 175/70 to the Mk1 blue coupe I used to have and it did help with its performance, well as good as a Mk 1 could handle without antiroll bars!

purplecoupe · Post by **purplecoupe** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:28 am

Thanks for that, think that settles it, 175/70 it is! There's one garage quoted Ã‚Â£60 to fit some part worns to the rims, does this sound about right?

Rachel

stuthegasman · Post by **stuthegasman** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:30 pm

anyone any ideas what width wheels my mk3 1.3 saloon would have or are they all 5 1/2 J
cheers
stu

minispeedstar · Post by **minispeedstar** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:55 pm

Standards are 4.5J's later TC's were 5.5J's and i believe TR7 (look the same as standards) are 5.5J's..

JIM73 · Post by **JIM73** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:58 pm

Hello Rachel , dont mess around with part worns as youve no idea of their history and theyve normally been taken off for a reason !! you should be able to pick up a new tyre for that price !!!

Let me know if you have an ATS or HiQ in your area , Adz and me might be able to help you !!!

Post by **MarinaCoupe** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 2:32 pm

TR7 steel wheels are 6" - Marinamadbaz had a set on an Ital.