Tyre size

Post by **TBjerknes** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:47 pm

I have a 1959 Traveler I need to know what the original tyre size is it know has some custom 13 inch wheels and I want to go back to 14" wheels which I have but no tyres. Can someone tell what I need?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 4:01 pm

The original tyres were cross ply - 5.20 x 14. Not generally available or desireable now ! Nearsest equivalent is 145 x 14 although 155 x 14 are often fitted and work fine. Both these tyres are of course radial ply, and 80 section.

Post by **mike.perry** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:55 pm

Now for a long conversation on the best make of tyres.

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:00 pm

First thing is what did the wheels come from if they are from a Midget you will be OK to go back to Moggie wheels but if they are Marina its no so easy, do you know what the pcd is thtas the centre line through the studs.

Post by **PSL184** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:05 pm

Post some pics of your wheels - someone might do you a swap ;-)