<VV> Tires for Earlies

[kevin nash]

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> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:27:54 -0800
> From: "Dave Thompson" <dave.thompson at verizon.net>
> Subject: <VV> Tires for earlies
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> In an earlier post I said that my rear tires are severely worn on the inside
> edge. There is a hint of steel belt showing on one. This tells me that it is
> time to retire (sorry, I couldn't resist). Currently, I have BF Goodrich TA
> radials 175.70R13 on her (see attached picture). They are no longer
> manufactured (Bummer I like the raised white letters). I need to decide what
> to replace them with. 
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> Here is the info that I have so far:
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> My current tires: BF Goodrich TA 175.70R13=22.6" diameter
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> Stock: 650-13=24.58" diameter
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> Alternate sizes: 195/70R13=23.7" diameter
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> 205/70R13=24.3" diameter
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> My rims: Cragar SS, 13" x 5.5"wide, 4 lug @ 4.5" pattern, 1" negative offset
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> Best case scenario seems to be to get a set of 205/70R13's which are closest
> to stock size to make my speedometer more accurate. However, I cannot find
> any websites that list that size. 
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> I am on a very strict budget right now. Of curse, I don't want the cheapest
> tire but can't afford the most expensive either. 
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> Where have you guys found good deals and selection for tires? What brands do
> you like or dislike?
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> I look forward to your suggestions.
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> 
> Dave Thompson
> 
> 63 Spyder vert
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> Westminster, CA

   
   Dave- I run Toyo 175-70 r13 on my 63 Spyder and absolutely love them! although

   going to a taller tire will make your speedo more accurate (I'm guessing your speedo

   is reading 8% higher than it should right now, as that's how much mine was off before

   I fixed that), I'm afraid you probably wont like how your car would handle now that

   your used to such a short tire. I know I hated how loosey goosey my current 63 spyder

   felt when it had stock tires on it as compared to my 62 spyder (which also had 

   22.6 diameter tires on it). By using the shorter tire, you are simultaneously increasing

   the tire stiffness and decreasing the available leverage to "jack" the rear axle. It

   makes a huge difference in handling on an early. The downside to this tire size, as you

   no doubt already know, is that you are really winding it out to stay with traffic on the 

   freeway- mine had a 3.55-1 diff in it and it seemed to me like my rpms were about 

   3800 to 4000 to do 70 (or at least to keep up with traffic anyways!).

   I fixed that by putting in a 3.08 diff, and to get my speedo accurate, used a 20 tooth

   speedo gear. Now my speedometer is dead on perfect, and my rpm's to go 70

   are 3000-3100.

   

   Kevin Nash '63 Spyder 
 		 	   		  
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