I'm thinking of going with 165/70/12's. I know the standard size tire for 12 inch wheels is either 145/70 or 165/60 but it is darn hard (and expensive) to find those sizes so I'm thinking of going slightly larger with the 165/70's. Anyone running these and if so any problems? The difference in diameter is less than one cm and the speedometer difference is negligable.

 

We try to keep a couple different brands of 165 by 12" tires in stock in 60 and 55 series. We have not found a 165/70 series 12" tire that works on the Mini.

 

Thanks Don,

Can you explain why 165/70/12's don't work? Is it an issue of rubbing?

Kevin

 

Maybe it's an issur of not being available in the 70 range

 

I too would like to know. That size is CHEAP!!

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...er=12&x=44&y=8

 

Wow those are CHEAP! I would like to know as well, I am getting a set of 12s next week!

 

I use 165/70 on my 10s and don't have any issues. I wouldn't think 12s would have any problems???

 

I don't think the info on diameter in the OP can be correct.

165/70-12 Y372 = 21.4"

145/70-12, 165/60-12, and 165/70-10 are all 20" or less.

 

OK I'll bite. What do you expect to gain from this?