Tyre size for TR& wheels
Im about to put TR6 15" x 5.5 wheels on my Mk 1 2000. Does anybody have any recommendations for tyre size. I am thinking about 185 x 65 x15, but is 195 x 60 x 15 also an option? The circumference of the 195 x 60 x 15 seems to be slightly closer to the original.
Mk1 2000 Automatic LHD (1966)
2500S (1977)
Herald 1200 (1969)
2500S (1977)
Herald 1200 (1969)
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Re: Tyre size for TR& wheels
I have 195/60/15 on one of my mk2's, a bit of a 'snug' fit on the rear arches, but you'll have plenty room on a mk1 with the narrower track. As you say, the 60 series tyre gives a very close rolling circumference to the original 175x13.
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Re: Tyre size for TR& wheels
Thank you for that. Are your 195 tyres also on 5.5 wheels?
Mk1 2000 Automatic LHD (1966)
2500S (1977)
Herald 1200 (1969)
2500S (1977)
Herald 1200 (1969)
Re: Tyre size for TR& wheels
I had these (TR6) wheels on my Mk1 and they had 185/65/15 tyres.
I've now gone back to 175/13 (just personal preference to have the original wheel trims back on). The speedo is noticeably less 'wobbly' than before but I had no issues with the TR6 wheels.
I've now gone back to 175/13 (just personal preference to have the original wheel trims back on). The speedo is noticeably less 'wobbly' than before but I had no issues with the TR6 wheels.
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Gravesend, Kent
1965 Mk1 Triumph 2000
1969 MG C Roadster
2018 Mini Cooper
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2020 Range Rover
Re: Tyre size for TR& wheels
photo with the TR6 wheels fitted ...
Toby Crayden
Register member 7985
Gravesend, Kent
1965 Mk1 Triumph 2000
1969 MG C Roadster
2018 Mini Cooper
2020 Range Rover
Register member 7985
Gravesend, Kent
1965 Mk1 Triumph 2000
1969 MG C Roadster
2018 Mini Cooper
2020 Range Rover
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Re: Tyre size for TR& wheels
Yes, they are 5.5J rims.
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