Tire size for a 123GT - Page 2

AndyV7o · Apr 2nd, 2019, 12:54

Yes that too!

classicswede · Apr 2nd, 2019, 14:06

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Originally Posted by AndyV7o

It is putting undue strain and loading upon the bead area of the sidewall though, you run the risk of damaging the integrity of the tyre. Ofcourse you've not had any issue, so clearly driving style and keeping an eye on pressures are working reasonably well, but I would not condone others following suit.

Driving style is mostly flat out and a lot of that down rough back roads.

You can use old US Ford wheels that are wider to better accept that sort of size tyre for day to day driving

vmg · Apr 10th, 2019, 16:17

Thank you all for your opinions. I would love to get the 165 tires, 155 would seem to me that it would look small (I have an MG in which I did that and everytime I see it it seems small tired!).

If I prefer to go the opposite, larger, and try to find the closest to the original 165, what would the reccomended modern equivalent measurement be?

Army · Apr 10th, 2019, 16:29

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Originally Posted by vmg

Thank you all for your opinions. I would love to get the 165 tires, 155 would seem to me that it would look small (I have an MG in which I did that and everytime I see it it seems small tired!).

If I prefer to go the opposite, larger, and try to find the closest to the original 165, what would the reccomended modern equivalent measurement be?

I don't think there is a "recommended" modern equivalent because those officials who would have to recommend would be worried the tyre would come off the wheel.

If you look back in the thread, however, folks are saying other sizes will work - can't really consider it to be an official recommendation though

If you're into looks then I reckon you're best off importing the right size aren't you?

vmg · Apr 10th, 2019, 16:33

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Originally Posted by Army

If you're into looks then I reckon you're best off importing the right size aren't you?

Yes, Army, I guess you are right! I will look into it.

AndyV7o · Apr 10th, 2019, 19:04

The nearest bigger would be 175 r15 probably worse to get hold of as its an obscure size. 175/70 would be next but thats same height as 155 though wider.
Best import some really!

vmg · Apr 13th, 2019, 01:04

Thank you Andy. I guess I will end up doing just that.

Thank you all, guys!

victor

Apr 2nd, 2019, 12:54	#11
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	Yes that too!

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vmg Junior Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2020 04:50 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Querétaro	Thank you all for your opinions. I would love to get the 165 tires, 155 would seem to me that it would look small (I have an MG in which I did that and everytime I see it it seems small tired!). If I prefer to go the opposite, larger, and try to find the closest to the original 165, what would the reccomended modern equivalent measurement be?

Apr 10th, 2019, 19:04	#16
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	The nearest bigger would be 175 r15 probably worse to get hold of as its an obscure size. 175/70 would be next but thats same height as 155 though wider. Best import some really!

Apr 13th, 2019, 01:04	#17
vmg Junior Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2020 04:50 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Querétaro	Thank you Andy. I guess I will end up doing just that. Thank you all, guys! victor

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