Which tyres size should I buy?

[DazBock]

I currently have 175 80 13s on my 1500 Spit and with the saggy spring they rub, the speedo is also out so I am going to change them this week. However what should I get?

O.E. 155 80 13 or Wider 175 70 13???

How much grip do you actually gain with the wider tyre. I can get both tyres at the same price so that is not an issue.

Thanks in advance

Daz

[thescrapman]

4.5J or 5J rims??

cheers

[RedRooster]

I'm using Yoko A-drives, been ok so far.

[GT6 John]

Hi Baz,

As with RedRooster above, I have a friend of mine who has fitted 175/70/13 Yoko A-drives on his 4.5J wheels on his Spit 1500 and is loving them.

I found that on my GT6 the grip gained on the 175s I bought was significant compared to 155s and now recommend 175s as a matter of course accordingly.

[DazBock]

I'm not actually sure of the width of the wheels I'll check tomorrow. They are 13" Minators if that helps?

[RedRooster]

165/70 R13's.

[DazBock]

165? Never heard of anyone using them. I have 13J Minators nothing else stamped on them.

[RedRooster]

If there are genuine Minators they will have all the other bits embossed on them, mine are 13J's, the 165 bit is the width.
RR

[DazBock]

They are genuine but only have Minator 13J stamped on front. I'll have to look on back.
I know 165 is width I have never heard of those being used.

[RedRooster]

Both my sets of Minators have the made in UK, KN, Minator cast in them. I used 165's as the steelies had 155's so i just went up a size, also i use the same tyres & wheels on another classic, so its a spare if i ever need it.
RR

[Clive]

I think the 165/70 have the same rolling radius as the 145/80 tyres. A friend has them on his mk3 spit, suit the car just fine.
I like 175/70 tyres, they seem to work well on the cars, and give a more meaningful "look" as well. It would be interesting to see if they do help handling, but very difficult to test.
Definately get good tyres. Avoid the "economy" brands is a good move.
Good prices available on the internet and elsewhere.

[don cook1]

I note that you say the tyres rub. I had this on the rear when I fitted Minators. The tyres rubbed on the rear dampers. I fitted 1/4" spacers to clear.

[CharlieB]

Watch your front wishbones with the Minators there's a thread about them rubbing there too on full lock. Depends on width/offset.

[DazBock]

As per the general concensus I have ordered some 175 - 70 - 13 Yokohama A-Drives which are being fitted to the car on Sunday! Hopefully this will make a big difference though I fear the rear spring may still need doing!

Thanks for the help!

Daz

[thebrookster]

In case of future need, keep this page bookmarked, incredibly useful. In fact, just bookmark the entire site, cause it is all useful!!

http://www.mintylamb.co.uk/?page=tyre.htm

Cheers,

Phil

[James]

Cheers Phil :)