Tire size: 165 HR 14

[AlfaNeely@domain.elided]

       The 1975 Alfetta berlina that I bought new came with 165 14 Goodyear 
G800 tires that squealed a lot and lasted maybe 10,000 miles.  The Alfetta GT 
at the time came with 185 70 14 tires.
       My standard tire of choice for ALL Alfas with 14 inch wheels is the 
205 60 14.  I have run them on the Alfetta, on my Milano and on several 
spiders.  Do not install a 195 70 14 tire - it is way too tall, in my not at 
all humble opinion.
       HR?  H (speed) Rated maybe?  Holy Roller?  Highly Respected?

Ciao,
Russ Neely
Oklahoma City


In a message dated 02/22/2002 7:59:04 AM Central Standard Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:


> Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 21:15:10 -0700
> From: "Craig Wilson" <sptsdn@domain.elided>
> Subject: Tire size: 165 HR 14
> 
> Hi everyone:
> 
> Its tire buying time and I had a few questions.  My 78 Sport Sedan 
> currently 
> rides on 195/70 R14.  The original spare is a 165 HR 14.  The question is 
> to 
> match the original tires, what would be the correct aspect ratio size using 
> the 165 section width?  I have no problem using the 197/70 but I thought if 
> I went with a narrower tire it might be easier to steer.
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> Also, just out of curiosity, what does the HR from my old spare tire stand 
> for?  This must have gone away with the tube!
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Craig

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