Super Mini Mad
Posted 10 May 2014 - 01:53 PM
Hi all.
I just picked up a set of Dunlop wheels with very old tyres on, which obviously are shot.
The tyres though don't really have a tyre size in the way we do now, and I will be looking to replace them with a modern equivalent.
The tyres are Avon 5.9s10 mini GT wide safety's. I believe these were the dogs back in the day.
Could someone tell me the correct tyre sizes to replace them with.(wide as possible). Ta.
I do not have short legs!!!
Posted 10 May 2014 - 02:01 PM
What width are the wheels?
Uncle Cooperman, Voted Mr TMF 2011
Posted 10 May 2014 - 04:39 PM
Replace with 165/70 x 10.
The Avons are 5-90 x 10 cross-ply. Standard cross ply size with 3.5" wheels was 5-20 x 10.
Back in the 60's those Avons were OK, especially for smooth track use, but on the road the Dunlops or Goodyears were better overall. When the Goodyear 165/70 x 10 HR Rally Specials arrived they were superb. Dunlop offered the SP Super 165/70 x 10 which was also great.
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