The demise of 13" tyres........

[busheytrader]

My everyday car was rear-ended by a Toyota Prius in the spring and I've got a Fiesta courtesy car whilst it's being repaired.

It's Ok but I thought the tyres on the steel wheels were a bit on the large size for a basic hatchback. A quick look and it's got the same tyres as my TR7V8 - 195/50/15.



If that's standard fitment on a base Fiesta, no wonder there's little choice in 13" tyres anymore.

Adam



TR7 V8 DHC Jaguar Solent Blue. 9.35cr Range Rover V8, Holley 390cfm, JWR Dual Port, 214 Cam, Lumention, Tubular Manifolds, S/S Single Pipe Exh, 3.08 Rear, 200lb Spax & PolyBushes all round, Anti- Dive, Strut-Top Roller Bearings, Capri Vented Discs & Calipers, Braided Hoses, 4 Speed Rear Cylinders, Uprated Master Cylinder & Servo, AT 5 Spokes and Cruise Lights, S/S Heater Pipes, Replacement Fuel Tank. No Door Stickers. Mine since July 1986, V8 from 1991

[FI Spyder]

Most new cars have big wheels but there are far east models that still use them apparently and production of 13" tires have been forfeited to a few far east manufacturers for the most part.


TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra