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Tyre sizes
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2023 9:30 am
by TREVW
Hi just looking for some good advice as to what size tyres are best used on a moggy minor, was looking at putting on 155/80/14 ?
Re: Tyre sizes
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:45 am
by KeithL
I have 145/80 R14 on my 1959 Traveller.
Re: Tyre sizes
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2023 11:03 am
by TREVW
Cheers thanks Keith
Re: Tyre sizes
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2023 4:13 pm
by Monty-4
On original 4.5" wide wheels I would recommend the 145. 155 fit but aren't ideal and the Toyos available are crap.
Re: Tyre sizes
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:24 pm
by ManyMinors
Monty-4 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 4:13 pm
On original 4.5" wide wheels I would recommend the 145. 155 fit but aren't ideal and the Toyos available are crap.
Original standard Minor 1000 wheels are only 3.5" wide
The correct size radial ply tyre is a 145/80/14. This is what was originally fitted by the factory to cars specified with radial ply tyres which were an optional extra. 155 section tyres are a little wide although many owners use them - largely because they are more readily available and generally less expensive.
Re: Tyre sizes
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2023 8:59 pm
by Monty-4
ManyMinors wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:24 pm
Monty-4 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 4:13 pm
On original 4.5" wide wheels I would recommend the 145. 155 fit but aren't ideal and the Toyos available are crap.
Original standard Minor 1000 wheels are only 3.5" wide
For shame! I shall resign my club membership in disgrace.
