GT 1300 Junior Wheel/Tire Recommendation

bimbettocavallo · Sep 16, 2022

I own a 1971 GT 1300 Junior, it mounts the standard 165/80R14 with "big hubcap" wheels. I need to soon replace my Barum tires, they are wearing out. I will probably replace them with more appropriate Cinturato's or Michelin's.
Even though I like the current wheels, I have been toying with the idea of changing wheels as well with something "GTA style" like those sold by Alfaholics and Classic Alfa.

Based on your experience, which tire size would you recommend for a GT Junior? Should I keep the 165R14 or mount a wider/bigger tire? Any advantage/disadvantage in having a bigger wheel on this type of car?
If I decide to keep the original 165R14 tire size, what wheel width do I need? The GTA style start from 6" width, will they work?

Thanks in advance.

malcolm1 · Sep 17, 2022

The Alfaholics GTA style 6x14" wheel specifies the intended tyre size as

Fitment

185/70 x 14″ Tyres

I have this size tyre on my standard steel wheels (1975 GT Junior 1600/2000GTV mongrel). I think the standard steel wheel is 5.5 x 14, but I don't know if you can use a 165/80R14 with a 6x14 wheel

yvesmontreal · Sep 17, 2022

Back in the 1970s, we did it often, before 70 series tires became the norm. Reared the specs of the 165 Michelin XAS on Coker's website - 6 inch rim allowed.

CafeM · Sep 17, 2022

Found this on the Web 185/70r14 CN36 on 6/14 GTA wheels. I bought the Michelin XAS same size. Both are great options.

joegt3cup · Sep 17, 2022

I would not recommend using 165's on a 6 inch rim they looked stretched, I'd use 185's.

Joe

Finn93 · Sep 17, 2022

You’ll lose steering feel with wider tires, at least modern shaped tires. Here are CA 14x6 with 165 Pirelli, look just fine.

GT 1300 Junior Wheel/Tire Recommendation

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