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Q & A: Tires

Wednesday March 27th, 2002
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
The other day you answered my question about correct tire pressure for
my MGTD. The current tires are Dunlop Gold Seal Nylon 2 ply 6.00-15L
tubeless.

I've been reading over your Technical Questions and Answers and notice
that you generally recommend radial tires for the MG. Having noticed in
the receipts for the 1951 MGTD Mk II, which I just purchased, that the
tires on it were purchase in 1989 (they have no ware but I am concerned
about deterioration of rubber over the tens years of basically non use),
I am thinking about changing to radials.

What size radial tires should be used on the MGTD, what manufacturer
and where can they be purchased?

Thank you once again for your assistance.

Stu Keen - proud owner of a Mk II

Stuart!

I would find 165 x 15 radials. If none are easily available, go to 175.
I know the ride will be improved 100%. Use any manufacturer. We've used
Goodyear. The "best" were the Michelin XZX 165x... read more