94 1.4 tyre sizes - scfc_151
Im trying to find some decent tyres for my nans astra. Currently she has 155 x 80 x 13 tyres.

I was wondering if I could swap the tyre size without upsetting the gearing or speedometer becuase there is more choice of tyre in the 165 x 60 x 13 for example,


cheers
94 1.4 tyre sizes - SpamCan61 {P}
Assuming the insurance company would be happy you'd need a 165/75 to give the same rolling radius and they're even rarer then 155/80!
94 1.4 tyre sizes - Victorbox
Probably easier to go with 165/70 R13's as fitted to many Corsas of the period Tyre size calculator is near bottom of page here www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg2.html
94 1.4 tyre sizes - bathtub tom
Is this place handy for you? I'm intending going there myself tomorrow for just that size. I'll report back in a couple of days.

stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Budget-Tyres-Ltd__W0QQ_armr...1
94 1.4 tyre sizes - bathtub tom
They've got thousands of tyres in an enormous industrial estate unit.

The ones I bought (£15 each) were brand new (they've got those little moulding 'tails'), but I suspect several years old. I'll have to have a closer look in the light for the date of manufacture.

They've got sizes not listed in the link above, even some 165/70 12 that'll fit my Pride, so are probably worth a bell if you want something not listed.

I guess most of the stock is used, so you'd need to keep your eyes open.
94 1.4 tyre sizes - quizman
>>>I guess most of the stock is used, so you'd need to keep your eyes open.


Are you trying to get the OP to kill his nan?

There are plenty of reputable places which sell new, new tyres at good prices. Ring round a few, they will fit them as well.

Edited by quizman on 13/01/2010 at 16:43

94 1.4 tyre sizes - jc2
A tyre quoted as a 155/80-13 is in fact a 155-13.The 80 is the std. depth/width ratio.
94 1.4 tyre sizes - Victorbox
The ones I bought (£15 each) were brand new (they've got those little moulding 'tails')
but I suspect several years old. I'll have to have a closer look in the
light for the date of manufacture.


They're clearly not worried about the 6 year guide rule then www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html

Edited by Victorbox on 13/01/2010 at 16:48

94 1.4 tyre sizes - slowdown avenue
before scrapping my astra 1995, i put two old 13inch corsa wheels on the back .
my astra was 14 inch wheels . couldn't say it feel any different.
94 1.4 tyre sizes - piston power
155,80,13 you have to go 2x sizes up so the wider tyre you will need to fit on the same rim is 175/70/13 speed rating is T.
94 1.4 tyre sizes - John S
Quick look at eytyres shows 155/80 x 13 isn't rare and is essentially the same price as a 175/70 x 13 (which is the correct equivalent size). About £50 for a 'known' make.

JS

Edited by John S on 14/01/2010 at 21:36