Marcos Maniacs

I'm trying to source tires for my 1600 GT.

Originals are 185-70x13.
Dia. 23.2", Section 7.4", Tread about 5.5", Rim width 5.5

Bad news is that this tire size appears to only be available with low HR speed ratings, and 
from ONE company.

So I'm thinking of using a 185/60x13 instead.
Dia. 21.8", Section 7.3", Tread unlisted, Rim width 5.5
These appear to only be available from Sumitomo, in an HR rating.

The lack of choices has me considering a change in rim diameter. 
I have to buy new wheels in any case, but don't want to have to buy another set in just a 
couple of years if useable 13" tires become totally obsolete.

It looks like I might be able to run 195-50x15 tires.
I'm hoping that 15" rims would still look traditional, without the Conestoga Wagon Rim 
appearance that is so revolting to me.
The 195-50's are available in "ZR" rating's, and there is a very good selection.

Anyone know of more/better 13" tires that are currently available?
Anyone used the Sumitomo tires?
Anyone tried 195-50x15's?

The rims will be a lot more expensive than the tires, any feed-back would be appreciated.

Check  out the Wyn Star Phaser R21 P185/60HR13  80H
Tires.  That is what I have on my 1600GT and they are
great for street and track adventures.

Bob Magnotti

--- marcos1600 <SIA@...> wrote:

> I'm trying to source tires for my 1600 GT.
> 
> Originals are 185-70x13.
> Dia. 23.2", Section 7.4", Tread about 5.5", Rim
> width 5.5
> 
> Bad news is that this tire size appears to only be
> available with low HR speed ratings, and 
> from ONE company.
> 
> So I'm thinking of using a 185/60x13 instead.
> Dia. 21.8", Section 7.3", Tread unlisted, Rim width
> 5.5
> These appear to only be available from Sumitomo, in
> an HR rating.
> 
> The lack of choices has me considering a change in
> rim diameter. 
> I have to buy new wheels in any case, but don't want
> to have to buy another set in just a 
> couple of years if useable 13" tires become totally
> obsolete.
> 
> It looks like I might be able to run 195-50x15
> tires.
> I'm hoping that 15" rims would still look
> traditional, without the Conestoga Wagon Rim 
> appearance that is so revolting to me.
> The 195-50's are available in "ZR" rating's, and
> there is a very good selection.
> 
> Anyone know of more/better 13" tires that are
> currently available?
> Anyone used the Sumitomo tires?
> Anyone tried 195-50x15's?
> 
> The rims will be a lot more expensive than the
> tires, any feed-back would be appreciated.
> 
> 



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Their site does not seem to show any 13" tires in that series, smallest appears to begin at 
14"?

They did show 185/70-13 in their R23 series.

I found Toyo Proxes R888's, a little over $100 each and only 6/32's tread depth.
I'm wondering how many sets I need to buy in advance, performance 13" tires seem to be 
on the verge of obsolete.

--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, Bob Magnotti <rhdspritemk1@...> wrote:
>
> Check  out the Wyn Star Phaser R21 P185/60HR13  80H
> Tires.  That is what I have on my 1600GT and they are
> great for street and track adventures.
> 
> Bob Magnotti
> 
> --- marcos1600 <SIA@...> wrote:
> 
> > I'm trying to source tires for my 1600 GT.
> > 
> > Originals are 185-70x13.
> > Dia. 23.2", Section 7.4", Tread about 5.5", Rim
> > width 5.5
> > 
> > Bad news is that this tire size appears to only be
> > available with low HR speed ratings, and 
> > from ONE company.
> > 
> > So I'm thinking of using a 185/60x13 instead.
> > Dia. 21.8", Section 7.3", Tread unlisted, Rim width
> > 5.5
> > These appear to only be available from Sumitomo, in
> > an HR rating.
> > 
> > The lack of choices has me considering a change in
> > rim diameter. 
> > I have to buy new wheels in any case, but don't want
> > to have to buy another set in just a 
> > couple of years if useable 13" tires become totally
> > obsolete.
> > 
> > It looks like I might be able to run 195-50x15
> > tires.
> > I'm hoping that 15" rims would still look
> > traditional, without the Conestoga Wagon Rim 
> > appearance that is so revolting to me.
> > The 195-50's are available in "ZR" rating's, and
> > there is a very good selection.
> > 
> > Anyone know of more/better 13" tires that are
> > currently available?
> > Anyone used the Sumitomo tires?
> > Anyone tried 195-50x15's?
> > 
> > The rims will be a lot more expensive than the
> > tires, any feed-back would be appreciated.
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
>       
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--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "marcos1600" <SIA@...> wrote:
>
> I'm trying to source tires for my 1600 GT.
> 
> Originals are 185-70x13.
> Dia. 23.2", Section 7.4", Tread about 5.5", Rim width 5.5
> 
> Bad news is that this tire size appears to only be available with 
low HR speed ratings, and 
> from ONE company.
> 
> So I'm thinking of using a 185/60x13 instead.
> Dia. 21.8", Section 7.3", Tread unlisted, Rim width 5.5
> These appear to only be available from Sumitomo, in an HR rating.
> 
> The lack of choices has me considering a change in rim diameter. 
> I have to buy new wheels in any case, but don't want to have to buy 
another set in just a 
> couple of years if useable 13" tires become totally obsolete.
> 
> It looks like I might be able to run 195-50x15 tires.
> I'm hoping that 15" rims would still look traditional, without the 
Conestoga Wagon Rim 
> appearance that is so revolting to me.
> The 195-50's are available in "ZR" rating's, and there is a very 
good selection.
> 
> Anyone know of more/better 13" tires that are currently available?
> Anyone used the Sumitomo tires?
> Anyone tried 195-50x15's?
> 
> The rims will be a lot more expensive than the tires, any feed-back 
would be appreciated.
>
hi i run a 1970 marcos on originals 13 inch alloys i managed to buy 
some 185 70r 13 86 t rating tyres made by avon which are a good make, 
if you want i could try and get a price and see what other makes are 
on offer if you would like. cheers steve

Be carefull about buying tires to store forany period some of the new tires have a shelf life. They till be date stanped if this applies. Most are good for only 5 years.
Larry
3v5536

----- Original Message ----
From: marcos1600 <SIA@...>
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, April 7, 2008 11:22:28 PM
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Tires for 1600 GT, talk about limited choices!


Their site does not seem to show any 13" tires in that series, smallest appears to begin at 
14"?

They did show 185/70-13 in their R23 series.

I found Toyo Proxes R888's, a little over $100 each and only 6/32's tread depth.
I'm wondering how many sets I need to buy in advance, performance 13" tires seem to be 
on the verge of obsolete.

--- In MarcosManiacs@ yahoogroups. com, Bob Magnotti <rhdspritemk1@ ...> wrote:
>
> Check out the Wyn Star Phaser R21 P185/60HR13 80H
> Tires. That is what I have on my 1600GT and they are
> great for street and track adventures.
> 
> Bob Magnotti
> 
> --- marcos1600 <SIA@...> wrote:
> 
> > I'm trying to source tires for my 1600 GT.
> > 
> > Originals are 185-70x13.
> > Dia. 23.2", Section 7.4", Tread about 5.5", Rim
> > width 5.5
> > 
> > Bad news is that this tire size appears to only be
> > available with low HR speed ratings, and 
> > from ONE company.
> > 
> > So I'm thinking of using a 185/60x13 instead.
> > Dia. 21.8", Section 7.3", Tread unlisted, Rim width
> > 5.5
> > These appear to only be available from Sumitomo, in
> > an HR rating.
> > 
> > The lack of choices has me considering a change in
> > rim diameter. 
> > I have to buy new wheels in any case, but don't want
> > to have to buy another set in just a 
> > couple of years if useable 13" tires become totally
> > obsolete.
> > 
> > It looks like I might be able to run 195-50x15
> > tires.
> > I'm hoping that 15" rims would still look
> > traditional, without the Conestoga Wagon Rim 
> > appearance that is so revolting to me.
> > The 195-50's are available in "ZR" rating's, and
> > there is a very good selection.
> > 
> > Anyone know of more/better 13" tires that are
> > currently available?
> > Anyone used the Sumitomo tires?
> > Anyone tried 195-50x15's?
> > 
> > The rims will be a lot more expensive than the
> > tires, any feed-back would be appreciated.
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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