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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 :wink:
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 :wink:
For shame! I shall resign my club membership in disgrace. :lol: