RE: [alfa] Spider Tires

["Brian Shorey" <bshorey@xxxxxxxxx>]

>     Going to put some new rubber on my 78 Spider so it will 
> pass inspection
> (read: "so I can drive it while I restore the body a bit at a 
> time!"---Can't bear the thought of completely disconnecting 
> myself from my new toy in case a few of those rare warm days 
> creep out this winter!). Anyhow, I did a little research and 
> read that 185/70/14s are a nice, middle of the road 
> substitute for the 165HR14s (complete with Italian writing!) 
> that are currently on it. Is this a reasonable tire size for 
> the short term? I plan to put the original size back to 
> complete the restoration, but that may not be for a year or 
> more. Any input is greatly appreciated. This forum is 
> excellent for good advice! ---Michael (A Hunky with a growing 
> love for I-talian cars!)

I'd put the 185/70's on it, and leave them on it.  They'll give you the
'period' feel.  I think 185/70 was a standard tire size on the Spider,
at least for a while.

bs
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