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After many years and going through every nut and bolt, I am close to finally putting my Bugeye back together. Does anyone have any suggestions as the the type and size of tire?
Thanks, Kevin
 
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Hi Kevin,I am sure some of the big Healey people also have the BugEye.However, there is probably a more concentrated and dedicated group on the Spridget Forum.---Keoke
 
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Thanks, Keoke. I was confused by the forum definition of a Spriget. Why is the Austin Healey Bugeye Sptie put in a different category if it has the same maker?
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Cause mostly the Bugeye, Sprite, Midget parts are interchangeable but for the exteror body work.
 
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Definitely come join us in the Spridgets section. But to answer your question, I'm running 155/80R13 on my Bugeye. The original tires were 5.20 x 13S Bias Ply. A closer radial to this would be 145SR x 13. The 155 tires are pretty close to original, and seem to be fairly easy to find.
 
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