bellison Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 I'm soon to purchase 4 new silver painted wire wheels (5.5x15 72 spoke) for my white '73 TR6. Any suggestions on tyres? I've been recommended a Fulda Y2000 185/70VR15 but I don't like the price! Cheers Bruce Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Crawley Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 (edited) 185/70 is the nearest rolling radius to the original 165/82 (85) for the 5 ½ j rim. Most (including me) use 185/65 which are a common fitting on many modern saloons & so are an awful lot cheaper; typically £35 - £50 all up depending on make. 195/65 is a closer match on the radius but these are outside the recommended width for 5 1/2 j rims & won’t necessarily improve the handling. Many do fit them, however, & there is lots of info & arguments about tyre widths/wheels etc, on this forum so do a search & have a read up. Edited June 1, 2007 by Richard Crawley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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