What size tires are best?

[tomnanney]

I finally decided on my wire wheels and got them ordered. Dayton Chrome 72 spoke 15 inch. What size tires are best?
I have 165 x 15 on my old wheels, but a friend suggested 185's. Any comments or suggestions are appreciated. tom

 

[GregW]

Hi Tom,
What is the width of the rim?

 

[bighealeysource]

Hey Tom,
Go to Moss Motors website, then wire wheels and they have an excellent chart that shows tire sizes and tire heights - don't want some low profile tires in
the Healey wheel wells - along with the wheel widths. I considered the
Daytons and seem to recall they are 5 inch wide but could be wrong. Regardless,
the Moss info is excellent to use for a guide.
Regards,
Mike

 

[Randy Forbes]

For reference, these are 195/65 on 15 x 6 Daytons (D-464):

 

[Randy Forbes]

The spare:

 

[tomnanney]

I believe they are a 5 inch rim. Has anyone ever run 175 80 15's. I looked at the Moss site, great info. Thanks!

 

[TimK]

I have 1990 Michelin X 175 x 15 tires. They are no longer available. Where can you get 175 80 15's? I love mine, they fit inside the fenders and fill the wheel wells.

 

[GregW]

Hi Tom,
A couple places to look.
Vredestein

Coker They also sell a 590-15

 

[GregW]

I have 1990 Michelin X 175 x 15 tires.

Hi Tim,
I hope you're not driving on those tires. Tire life is about eight years max, so yours expired a minimum of 12 years ago.

 

[TimK]

Yeah, so I've been told on this forum a number of times. I'm not driving far nor fast. Spring came to Michigan today, but I have not cranked her up yet.

 

[Dave Richards]

Yeah, so I've been told on this forum a number of times. I'm not driving far nor fast. Spring came to Michigan today, but I have not cranked her up yet.

listen to Greg!

The voice of first hand experience says those michlens are going to come apart! I'm very happy I was not traveling quickly when one did.

Hendrix Wire Wheel was kind enough to service my wheels and put 5 "new" (really new) tyres on, and balance and shave them. I am very happy with their service.

 

[davidb]

I went back to 165 Michelins on one car and 165 Dunlop SP41s on the other because I found that the spare fit nicely in the trunk, and I preferred originality at the expense of a better ride. Previous owner had larger tires, and the spare rubbed in the trunk. You can probably modify the wooden blocks in the trunk to accept a larger tire. Not sure how big you can go without the rubbing.....

Dave

 

[anthony7777]

randy, not fa nuttin but your car really,really,really, looks great in em picts!!! :thumbsup:

 

[Randy Forbes]

randy, not fa nuttin but your car really,really,really, looks great in em picts!!! :thumbsup:

Thanks!

I had those old Chevy (Ralle) wheels on it for so long, now when I see it with those chrome wires, I have to stop and stare myself!

 

[TimK]

Randy, you need a new signature picture...