Tyres for a mk4 spitfire

[mattspitfire]

Hi I was wondering what size wheels and tyres would be put on a spitfire as my current ones are knackered and won't hold air? Thanks Matthew

[johny]

No point going to wide or low profile tyres as our suspension isnt designed for them and the extra weight just puts more load on the suspension components. I think 13inch 5J rims are a good choice with 155 tyres (Triumph recommended size) or maybe a bit wider but as the width increases you have to take into account the tyre profile (affects speedo accuracy) and wheel offset (avoid tyre rubbing)... 

[Pete Lewis]

dont forget going wider increases the steering loads when parking up and you wont increase the tyre footprint

area on the tarmac unless you change the pressures or the load 

i would agree 155/80 is the  spec to stick to 

question...what wheels /size are fitted    std or something different ???

Pete