daver clasper Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Hi folksHave 185's fitted which I'm not too fond of. Also don't want to have to do the rear bearings if wear prematurely .Any thoughts please.Cheers, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I don't think the wide tyres make much difference to bearing wear on the rear. Hard cornering might, if you make use of the extra grip, but if your driving style doesn't demand wide tyres I don't think the rear bearings will particularly notice.Front bearings are a different matter. Fatter tyres will increase loads on any steering component, including the bearings. It may not be a significant effect, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I have had 185/60 on the back of the spitfire for 20+ years now. One side is still on the original 50 year old bearings, the other on a set that are probably also 50 years old, but I changed a very slightly bent driveshaft as it was annoying me (from when we go it 25-years ago) so can't be 100% sure of the provenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver clasper Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Cheers, fella'sWill keep em on for now as plenty of tread left and can't really afford new at the mo.Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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