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Re: [T3] need new tires


On Sat, 2006-02-04 at 14:19, Constantino Tobio wrote:
> Kevin Guarnotta wrote:
> 
> >I checked the Cooper website-they don't have any 165SR15. Am I right in
> >assuming that SR, stands for standard ratio, which can be replaced with 80.
> >So I am looking for a 165/80 15? Do you guys run any other size tire on your
> >cars? Any reason for not sticking with stock size? 
> >
> >Cooper doesn't list anything on their website; neither does Michelin,
> >Continental or Goodyear.
> >  
> >
> The S in SR is an S speed rating: 112mp/h (180Km/h). the R without an
> aspect ratio assumes an aspect ratio of 80, (iirc, at least in the 15")
> This speed rating should not be a concern for you, however. :)
> 
Yerah, I just went out and looked at mine again in the light. My Coopers
are marked 165R15 with an 86T under that. 
That would mean 86 = 1168 load, and a speed range of 118mph which I
think the stock 1600 automatic can handle.
And they are an 80 aspect ratio.

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Russ Wolfe
'71 FB AT
'66 FB MT
'64 T34 (not running)
'65 T1 (not running)
'05 KIA Sorento SUV
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org

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