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MG MGA - Tyres

Good afternoon,

I just became the owner of a MGA Coupé 1958 with MGB engine and wire wheels.

What tyres should I fit ?

Henri

Henri D'HAENENS

http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/tires/ti101.htm
Jeff Schultz

Hard to make any specific recommendation on what to buy outside North America. But you'll probably have a better selection to chose from as narrow tires in a 15" size were used on a lot more cars there than here. Citroens, VW Beetles, Renaults, Peugeot, etc. Check to see what's available in 165x15". I do have friends with the Khumo Power Star 758 fitted to their MGAs and MG TF. Excellent value for money.
Derek Nicholson

I've had these recommended. I like the classic style tread pattern and look on the MGA also. http://www.vredestein.com/Banden_Bandtypes.asp?BandgroepID=5&BandtoepassingID=0&BandtypeID=17&PageID=2&Rimsize=15&UserSessionID=39968073
Bill Young

Pirelli does a 155R15, that retails in Germany for Euro40 or thereabouts. There is also a 165R15 version at about the same price.

Check the local VW Beetle specialists - the tyres are the same as for the MGA

I have Michelin XZX. Truly excellent, but I don't know if they are still available. If so, then I'd recommend 150% , gtreat even for the more sporting driver (a great compromise between hard wearing, cofortable ride and great grip in the corners). You have to drive like a demon to get them to break away in the bends.
dominic clancy

I can fully support Dominic's words. I also have the Michelin XZX. I like the classic tread pattern. As far as I know MICHELIN is producing them in Italy for the European market. You should get them in Belgium. If not, try it in Germany: http://www.oldtimer-reifen.com/

Robert
Robert Mueller

I will look for the XZX tomorrow.

Henri
Henri D'HAENENS

As I though, there's a much better selection at reasonable prices over there. Not fair!
Derek Nicholson

Come over to Belgium : we have also the best beers in the world.

Never understand why my brother in law left Belgium first for the UK (he doesn't drive MG's) and now for Calgary.

Henri
Henri D'HAENENS

This thread was discussed between 16/02/2007 and 18/02/2007

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