Re: Tire Size for 5.5in. Rims

[Alan Lambert <gerard@xxxxxxx>]

I'm running 205/60 AVSi on my '74 Spider. No problems.

On Mon, 7 Sep 1998, W. B. Peale wrote:

> I am hoping to get some advice on tire sizes.  I am replacing a set of 6x14
> alloys with the stock 5.5x14 steel wheels on my GTV.  I've heard many good
> things about the Yokohama AVSi tire, but as far as I can tell, the only
> 14in. size that might work is a 195/65.  Is this too wide for the 5.5in.
> rims?  My friendly tire dealer assures me that they will be fine, but I
> wanted to get a second opinion.  Otherwise, I can try to find a decent
> 185/70 tire, but there don't seem to be many out there.  Any suggestions or
> experiences would be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> W. B. Peale
> 69 1750 GT Veloce
> 
> 
> 

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Regards,
Alan G. Lambert___________________________________<gerard@domain.elided>
           *******Los Altos, California (office)*******

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