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Tyre sizes
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 5:04 pm
by purplecoupe
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
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 5:34 pm
by norway_triumph
165 x 13 80-profile if speedo-accuracy is your prime concern
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:41 pm
by JIM73
I find 175/70/13 the best overall size for 5.5 rims and with a slightly bigger footprint !!!
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:14 pm
by MarinaCoupe
I agree 175/70 will fill the rims nicely
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:05 pm
by ado28
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!
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:28 am
by purplecoupe
Thanks for that, think that settles it, 175/70 it is! There's one garage quoted £60 to fit some part worns to the rims, does this sound about right?
Rachel
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:30 pm
by stuthegasman
anyone any ideas what width wheels my mk3 1.3 saloon would have or are they all 5 1/2 J
cheers
stu
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:55 pm
by minispeedstar
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..
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:58 pm
by JIM73
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 !!!
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 2:32 pm
by MarinaCoupe
TR7 steel wheels are 6" - Marinamadbaz had a set on an Ital.