tyres: go for 155x14?

Post by **Pascal** » Wed May 06, 2009 1:43 pm

Hi,

I had a puncture and the tyre is ruined. I've been trying to find a replacement 145/80x14 but they are very hard to find from local shops. Apparently 155/80x14 are easier to find.

Can I get 155/80x14 tyres mounted on the standard rims? Are they bigger in diameter?

Regards

Post by **Stig** » Wed May 06, 2009 1:57 pm

They'll fit. I've got 155's all round. Apparently the handling is slightly sharper with 145's but many owners use 155's on standard rims.

They are bigger in diameter (theoretically 16mm) so you shouldn't mix 145's and 155's, though having 145's on the front and 155's on the back would be OK (until you get another puncture and fit the wrong size spare).

There's a thread about tyres here:

http://www.morrisminoroc.co.uk/index.ph ... ic&t=24561

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed May 06, 2009 3:23 pm

They are fine - bit big for the rims - but in my view a better bet than the skinny 145s.

Post by **mike.perry** » Wed May 06, 2009 10:51 pm

I always use 155s on standard Series MM wheels.

Post by **PSL184** » Wed May 06, 2009 11:20 pm

I'm on 155's too - even got some of the most maligned Nangkangs which have a very similar tread pattern to the original crossplys. I find them fine for "normal" Minor use....

Post by **mike.perry** » Thu May 07, 2009 9:46 am

I don't drive my Minors normally!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **PSL184** » Thu May 07, 2009 10:00 am

Depends what you consider to be "normal"

Post by **stevey** » Thu May 07, 2009 2:07 pm

yep got the nangkang ones, theyre 155 black and rubbery and the only ones i could get and theyre ok no problems ......yet.

Post by **minor_hickup** » Fri May 08, 2009 12:49 pm

PSL184 wrote:I'm on 155's too - even got some of the most maligned Nangkangs which have a very similar tread pattern to the original crossplys. I find them fine for "normal" Minor use....

They no longer use the old block style tread but a more modern tread pattern similar to the bridgestone tyre!