Gensaiken Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Wondering for those who run 13in wheels what kind of tires you are getting? I need sort of an all season but want a sort of small side wall. Unfortunately all I can find are pizza cutter tires or tires that have been on the shelf for 10 years! I'm familiar with sumitomo tires, and they have some good sizes but I need sort of an all season tire since I do get some snow a few times a year. Just hard to find these good sizes for the 13's now. Especially from these local tire stores. Anyways let me know what you guys are running. I'd hate to have to sell these wheels but at the moment it looks like a 14in is the way to go if I want to find some decent tires. Quote Link to comment
nukeday Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) http://www.tires-easy.com has several... Good luck. Edited February 24, 2009 by nukeday Quote Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I love my 13's, lol, even though people make fun of me. I run Yokohama 185/60's or 205/60's, depending on what I feel like. They are great in the rain, but I don't think they would be very good in the snow, lol. Why not just mount up some basic junkyard tires and wheels for the winter and run nice wheels and tires all summer. That's what I used to do. I usually buy mine from Tire rack also. Quote Link to comment
Gensaiken Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I love my 13's, lol, even though people make fun of me. I run Yokohama 185/60's or 205/60's, depending on what I feel like. They are great in the rain, but I don't think they would be very good in the snow, lol. Why not just mount up some basic junkyard tires and wheels for the winter and run nice wheels and tires all summer. That's what I used to do. I usually buy mine from Tire rack also. That is what i've been considering. I just wish I had a cool set of wheels to run during the winter. ;) Where did you get those yokohamas? All I can find on tire rack in those sizes is sumitomos. Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 In order to keep the speedometer near the correct calibration I use 175x80R13 tires from Remington. Probably made by Uniroyal and sold through independents. The original bias ply tires were "85" profile, so the 175 width in 80 profile comes very close to correct sidewall height. In a pinch I think 700R13 snow tire or all season tread would be good. I ran 700R13 studded snow tires on my 411 while I lived in Montana. Sure made the sparks fly when climbing up an elevated exit ramp from parking lots. My kids loved the "light show". Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 i had a time tracking down 205/60/13, from anyone. finally found the yoko's from the local tire shop... by special order. :thumbup: they had a fresh 'born on' date too :D Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 i had a time tracking down 205/60/13, from anyone. finally found the yoko's from the local tire shop... by special order. :thumbup: they had a fresh 'born on' date too :D Can they get 2055013? I have Advan SA3 and didn't use them cause of tire availability Quote Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 The yok's are a little tricky to find, lol. (I love mine) As for 205/50's, not that I know of from anyone, but Sumitomo does have a 215/50/13. (however is a little tricky to fit under a strait body 510 with common size wheels, lol.) Quote Link to comment
Gensaiken Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 hmm, thanks for the responses. So far it sounds like hunting down tires in non-pizza cutter sizes isn't going to be easy.. May consider selling the wheels...:( Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 13's rock! Running a 185-60 on my 13x7 Libres. Car handles very well too. Nuke- thanks for that tire site,saved it cause they have the size i want available 175-50-13 :cool: Gen- what rims would you possibly be selling? Quote Link to comment
Guest jaimesix Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 There are 13 in tires available. I will run a set on my 710 ( after I finish work on my 610...) I ran a set on my B210. Depending on the width of your wheels, you can go wide or easy. My B210 set was 13X8 wheels, and the Sumitomo 215/50/13, which is still available, worked, looked and performed excellent. You can get wilder and cooler sizes ( 245/45/13 , 225/50/13, etc ) in competition rubber. Competition tires last a long time, not as street tires, but years of life, at least 3 years, so that is plenty time and mileage. On my 710 I will run 13X8 wheels and 215/50/13 tires, perhaps a second set of 245/45/13 on 13X10 will do as spare. With overfender flares a la BRE, any Datsun on wide 13s becomes not only a performance kart, but it looks awesome. Jaime.______________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment
bru73 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 thancke for the info i was wondering the same thing i dident want to go with bigger rims thanck you :):D Quote Link to comment
Gensaiken Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 13's rock! Running a 185-60 on my 13x7 Libres. Car handles very well too. Nuke- thanks for that tire site,saved it cause they have the size i want available 175-50-13 :cool: Gen- what rims would you possibly be selling? Was considering sellin my Enkei 92's. They are great wheels and perfect for auto X. Quote Link to comment
paradoxx Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Was considering sellin my Enkei 92's. They are great wheels and perfect for auto X. have you sold them already? :D Quote Link to comment
sliding_creep Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 hmm 13's. i'll try to put mine back on my 610. since it's lowered on 15's it should be slammed. wonder what that'll look like. cheers Quote Link to comment
Bandit240 Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I just picked up a set of Firestone 185-70-13's from a local shop for $250 mounted. Quote Link to comment
Guest jaimesix Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Nice wagon. Jaime.__________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment
a.d._510_n_ok Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 My local salvage yards have lots of 1990s small Japanese stuff with real good 13's still on 'em. I'm paying $20 each (with rims even) and the yards are glad to see 'em go 'cuz they ain't selling parts off Suzuki Swifts and Toyota Corollas here in Chevy truck kun-try. I'm wanting to move up to a set of some kind of "Z" 15s - hard to find here in Okie though. You guys in the Cali/PNW Ratsun mafia are spoiled with parts and pals :P. Quote Link to comment
whisper3H Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I just picked up a set of Firestone 185-70-13's from a local shop for $250 mounted. i see im not the only one with an '80's Ratsun on this site, and mine has rust in the same exact spots.... Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 If you guys are looking for 13 inch tires @ 2056013 Yokohama still available Advan A048 Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 i also like smaller diameter wheels, especially when a lot of guys run the 17's and 18's on their cars as if they're newer, tuner cars ... yuck Quote Link to comment
NSRz32 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Most of the old school guys with 13's in my area run the Sumitomos and have no complaints. They're pretty easy to come by too Quote Link to comment
510again Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) i love my 13's and would like to know what they are. (make and model) tires are 175/50/13 all my buddies say they are too small, but i like the old look to them. cant get my pic to upload. Edited May 28, 2009 by 510again Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 i love my 13's and would like to know what they are. (make and model)tires are 175/50/13 all my buddies say they are too small, but i like the old look to them. cant get my pic to upload. Read through this link about posting pics http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=703 Then update your profile Let's see those 13'' wheels Quote Link to comment
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