mollymac Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Hi I want to change out the oversized minilite wheels and tyres on my 1973 spitfire, but dont seem to be able to pin down the best possible size of wheel and tyre for optimum use. Its a strictly dry weather summer car. Can anyone advise me ? Thanks Paul M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I'm sure many people can advise and none of them will agree with each other 😛 Personally, I'd go for original steel (oval hole) 13" wheels with original spec 155/80R13 tyres. You may find you need to hunt around a bit for a tyre centre that can get 155/80R13 in a good make, but the better ones will be able to order in if needed. I've also used 165/80 in the past and they're OK - slightly larger so marginally longer geared but not too fat for the steering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 There is a good article in the latest mag about tyres. I would look for a good set of 4.5 or 5J Spitfire wheels, off Mk4 And 1500. The 5J are from the last of the 1500s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollymac Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Quoted from thescrapman- There is a good article in the latest mag about tyres. I would look for a good set of 4.5 or 5J Spitfire wheels, off Mk4 And 1500. The 5J are from the last of the 1500s. Many thanks for the information on both posts. Both really helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollymac Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Quoted from thescrapman- There is a good article in the latest mag about tyres. I would look for a good set of 4.5 or 5J Spitfire wheels, off Mk4 And 1500. The 5J are from the last of the 1500s. Many thanks for the information on both posts. Both really helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernstar002 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Just did a quick search on black circles and Dunlops are coming out at £50, Hankooks at £48ish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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