Tire Sizes

[Bob Waldeck]

A question I have heard numerous times is "what tire size to buy"

My TR6 has 215/70R15's, about the largest possible tire for that car, and my springs are lowered 1" from normal.  I got the 70's because I read somewhere that the outer diameter of the tire is most similar to the original Bias Ply tire. I have never had a rubbing problem, but the radial sidewalls are more rounded, and sometimes remind me of beach buggy tires, but no other complaints

My TR3B is running 195/65R15's, again about the largest tire that will fit.  The rear fender wells are narrow, and a wider tire might contact the outer fender upon spring compression.  The 65 series tire seems less rounded, and I might put them on the TR6 when the time comes.

What is everyone else running on your cars?

[Bob Waldeck]

From Mike Pellicano

The correct replacement tire size for the old 185/15 is P205/70-15