Which size radial?

Post by **charles** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 1:40 pm

I'm going to replace the 5.20/14 cross-plys on my 1954 series ll with radials - should I go for the 145SR14 or 155SR14 sizes? Assuming I can get them in Northern Ireland, that is!

Post by **Kevin** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 2:20 pm

The direct replacement is the 145 but the 155 will also fit the rims.

Post by **Cam** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 5:55 pm

Yes, 145s are generally the replacement ones. Some folks fit 155s, but there is more tyre wall flexing and they look a lot more balooned out.

Post by **dermot** » Sun Mar 20, 2005 6:40 pm

Charles, another Norn Iron minor.How are you! I've just replaced my tyres with bridgestones 145. I had to buy them from bull motif as the local people couldn't get them. Made a huge difference. The 155 tyres look very fat on the wheel and felt a bit squidgy in my opinion

Post by **Willie** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:28 pm

It is worth noting that the 145X14 radials are actually WIDER than
the 5.60X14" cross plies which the factory fitted ONLY to the wide
4 1/2 J late van wheels so yes, 145's are the correct tyre for the
ordinary Minor wheels.

Post by **charles** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:35 pm

Thanks, everyone, I've ordered 5 "Camac" 145R14s from Bull Motif - the cost of getting them here is astronomical!