Marcos Maniacs

--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "marcos1600" <SIA@...> wrote:
>
> I'm trying to source tires for my 1600 GT.
> 
> Originals are 185-70x13.
> Dia. 23.2", Section 7.4", Tread about 5.5", Rim width 5.5
> 
> Bad news is that this tire size appears to only be available with 
low HR speed ratings, and 
> from ONE company.
> 
> So I'm thinking of using a 185/60x13 instead.
> Dia. 21.8", Section 7.3", Tread unlisted, Rim width 5.5
> These appear to only be available from Sumitomo, in an HR rating.
> 
> The lack of choices has me considering a change in rim diameter. 
> I have to buy new wheels in any case, but don't want to have to buy 
another set in just a 
> couple of years if useable 13" tires become totally obsolete.
> 
> It looks like I might be able to run 195-50x15 tires.
> I'm hoping that 15" rims would still look traditional, without the 
Conestoga Wagon Rim 
> appearance that is so revolting to me.
> The 195-50's are available in "ZR" rating's, and there is a very 
good selection.
> 
> Anyone know of more/better 13" tires that are currently available?
> Anyone used the Sumitomo tires?
> Anyone tried 195-50x15's?
> 
> The rims will be a lot more expensive than the tires, any feed-back 
would be appreciated.
>
hi i run a 1970 marcos on originals 13 inch alloys i managed to buy 
some 185 70r 13 86 t rating tyres made by avon which are a good make, 
if you want i could try and get a price and see what other makes are 
on offer if you would like. cheers steve