In a message dated 10/3/2000 12:23:52 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ingalls_mark@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > It looks like I am going to put some Michelin 205/70/R14 MXT's on my 85 GL. > It has stock wheels that I assume are 5 1/2". > Anyone know if these tires and wheels will work well, or do I need 6" > wheels? Mark-- I don't know about the wheels, sorry. But... I was considering going to the 205 on my 83.5 Westy. Someone on the list brought to my attention more rubber on the road means more friction and therefore less power. This seems to make sense, but others know more about these kind of things than me. So I mention it for thought and discussion. Made me think I'll go with the 195 Michelin Agilis. I mean again more rubber, but the 185 LOOK so lame. Uh oh, I guess this is the tire thread again. Jeff 83.5 Westy NV |
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