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[dhbfaster]

Dennis, Why do you want to go to bigger (wider) tires? 175/80r13 seems like an almost perfect match to the original diameter. That's what I was planning to get for mine some day.

[ew1usnr]

Dennis, Why do you want to go to bigger (wider) tires? 175/80r13 seems like an almost perfect match to the original diameter. That's what I was planning to get for mine some day.

Hello, Don.

I can't find my notes on this, but I think that the four-lug 13-inch wheels are six inches wide and so are the Milestar tires. They would be perfect for your wheels. The specifications for a Maxxis 175/80R13 say "Rim Width: 4.50 - 6.00".
See: https://www.cokertire.com/maxxis-175-80r13.html

But, ... the 5-lug 13-inch wheels that came with the V-8 cars are 6 1/2 inches wide. The Milestar 175's do work on my car, but the Maaxis MA-1 would be a better fit because they are specified for a 6.5-inch wide wheel.

The wheels used on the Sprint hardtop model are 6.5” x 13”.
The Maxxis MA-1 185/80R13 whitewall tire will fit 5” - 6.5" wide rims. “The Maxxis MA-1 is the perfect touring tire for almost any passenger car. With an attractive design and solid construction featuring double steel belts, solid center rib, advanced tread design to resist hydroplaning, and a stylish narrow (3/4”) white sidewall with serrated black sidewall.”
SKU: 700403, Tread Width: 5.40, Section Width: 7.40, Overall Diameter: 24.70, Load Index: 90, Speed Rating: S 112 mph, Max Load Capacity: 1323@35PSI, Rim Width: 5.00 - 6.50.
See: http://www.cokertire.com/maxxis-185-80r13.html Amazon has them for $104.89 each with free shipping

[Luva65wagon]

Dennis,

I figured you would have needed it to angle-up to clear the other belt to also allow turning it around. If you can get the angled one, I would.

I doubt they would harden the bracket (much) and it would bend. I also doubt they expected the pull would be in that orientation and never tested for this configuration.

No bench vice! I got one or two extra I could send you...

[dhbfaster]

Dennis, I have been looking at those. Tiresall.com has them for $69.
http://www.tiresall.com/Milestar-MS7...S-WW-A-S/1392/
I see now why you want bigger for your car.

[ew1usnr]

Dennis, I have been looking at those. Tiresall.com has them for $69

That's a good price. I paid $79.95 each about three and a half years ago. They have 1/2-inch wide whitewalls:

Wimpy Lane.jpg

I have 13,500 miles on the Milestars now and would like to put at least 25,000 on them before getting a new set of Maxxis tires.

[ew1usnr]

I figured you would have needed it to angle-up to clear the other belt to also allow turning it around. If you can get the angled one, I would.

Hello, Roger.

This is my e-mail exchange with Race Ready Products:

"The picture shows three different brackets with the part number 11549.
When placing an order, how do I specify that I want the angled on the right?
Thanks, Dennis."

"The bracket we can get now looks a little different. Michael Ceniceros"
Agled Bracket.png

"That will work. What part number do I use to order it? Thanks, Dennis."

"We do not have the number on our site just yet. You can call us to place an order. These ends are same price as the others, $10 pair. Thank you,
-Mike."

No bench vice! I got one or two extra I could send you...

I don't have a work bench either! It's a problem. I usually turn a garbage can upside down and that is my work surface.