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Postby danhoward01 » Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:10 pm

Hi,

One of the tyres on our Midas Gold needs to be replaced and I've just found out that the Harken ZE502s are no longer available (165/60/R13). I'd be interested to know which similar size tyres people go for as it looks like we'll need to buy a replacement set. I'm not after low-profile tyres, just a size which won't rub (or will only rub on full lock at very low speeds!)

Thanks for your help,

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Re: Tyres

Postby Rich » Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:22 pm

I'm using 175/50 R13 on mine with no rubs .





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Re: Tyres

Postby manifold » Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:24 pm

Hi Dan,

I understand that there as some yokohamas that suit the s pack mini that will do the job.

Like these....http://www.minisport.com/acatalog/info_ ... 0-R13.html

Get two at a time and keep them on the same axle.
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Re: Tyres

Postby Stuart » Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:09 am

You mean Falken don't you? I'd go with the Yoko's David suggested, highly rated by all who use them, me included albeit in 12" size.

Some cheaper ones here will also do the job, avoid the Pirelli though, total rubbish

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s376p0
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Re: Tyres

Postby manifold » Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:23 am

wow....didnt know there was a 55 series 165x55x13 tyre. Thats a new one on me!

That will certainly avoid wheel arch scrubbing issues.
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Re: Tyres

Postby Alan D. » Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:59 pm

Hello,
I've mentioned this a few times to other owners, I'm using Continentals 195X45X13 and they are excellent, no rubbing what so ever!

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Re: Tyres

Postby danhoward01 » Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:01 pm

Thanks everyone - that's really useful and exactly what I was after.

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Re: Tyres

Postby johnnyfixit » Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:21 pm

Nice lookin tyres as well Alan i've got no rubbing on 175-50-13 but they cost and arn't on the shelf if you puncture on a Sunday (kwickthief)
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