Are these 165 tires the correct Factory spec for my 78 spider?

andrewcconti · #1 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 02:51 PM

I have been looking for factory original size tires for my new to me 1978 Spider. Is this the correct original spec tire for my spider?

Universal Vintage Tire

Thanks in advance!

Andrew

**Zunige** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 05:23 PM

165SR14 is the correct OEM size, but it is the size from the days in which the tire size didn't even include the sidewall specification... There is nothing wrong with the Vredesteins, but before you go buying "classic" tires have a look at this post: My First Post is a Request for 165SR14 Replacement Tire Info.

Best regards,

**Andrew** · #3 (**permalink**) 02-18-2009, 12:25 PM

Realistically in the US I think most cars by the late 70s had 185/70-14, especially if they had Turbinas or other mags. Though those may not have been the actual originally fitted tires.

Andrew