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I'd go with Vredestein as well, if I had to buy new tires right now.
...but I don't know if I've ever seen a 175/80 size before. Vredestein has 175/70 in the Spring Classic, but no 175/80. You sure you didn't mean 185/70? That would be a more common size, and looks really nice on a Healey.
You may be right Greg. It would not surprise me as they had become just a ware house operation. I have not been looking around much lately. If that is true he may have to go to the tire rack and/or Hendrix wire wheel.--Keoke
OK Marv For those of you that have no experience with the KUMO Tyres. I have used them for years on my BJ9's and they have proven very satisfactory in that application.-Fwiw-Keoke
Thanks for all the reply’s but I am un- able to find the tires suggested. Perhaps I should first ask if the 175/80R15 are going to fit my stock 4.5" rims?
I was told on another thread that Moss Motors had good recommendations for my rims. That is where I got the 175/80R15 idea. Kuhmo seems to not carry the 175. Vredestein same story. Any leads?
Hi Bob There are NO 175/80/15 tires left in the world. You use a 165/80/15 or a 185/70/15 by Vredestein. The 185/70/15 should be mounted to a 5 inch rim. Allen Hendrix
Hi Bob There are NO 175/80/15 tires left in the world. You use a 165/80/15 or a 185/70/15 by Vredestein. The 185/70/15 should be mounted to a 5 inch rim. Allen Hendrix
I have 185/70-15 Vreds on 6-inch Dayton rims. Any dis/advantage using such a wide wheel? Handling is superb, but the tires do look a smidgen undersized for the wheel (this configuration was recommended to my by Bruce Erfer--original owner of BWW). Would 5.5-inch be suitable? I'll be in the market for new wheels and tires in a year or two--want to start contemplating now.
Hi Bob.. Most people use a 5 inch rim for 185/70/15 tires. There is no advantage or disadvantage to a 6 inch rim. Dayton makes a 5 inch and 6 inch. Dunlop makes a 5.5 inch Allen
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