<VV> RE: Tires

[Bruce Schug]

On Jan 11, 2006, at 2:26 PM, rsampson at kc.rr.com wrote:

> So...for good street and highway traveling for the Kansas City Ice and
> Snow Experience,
> what is the preferred brand and size for the Late Model ?
> I'm currently running Michlen 185/70 R13's and wish to stay on the
> original rims...
>

I'd probably get a set of good 185/80-13 radials. I can't recommend a 
particular tire.

Are you wanting "snow tires" for use just in the winter? If so, I'd 
look at http://www.tirerack.com and see what they have available in a 
snow tread. You could also contact local retailers. This size is 
closest to original in diameter. It's skinny width should be good in 
snow, as opposed to your current 70-series tires which are quite small 
in diameter. If you want something wider try to find some of the rare 
205/70-13's. These are smaller in diameter but are wider. Any other 
thirteen-inch size will be quite a bit smaller in diameter. Remember, 
narrow tires may not look cool or handle well, but they will go better 
in snow and ice.

Bruce

Bruce W. Schug
CORSA South Carolina
Greenville, SC
bwschug at charter.net

CORSA member since 1981

'67 Monza. "67AC140"