New wheels and tyres (July 21).



While the period look was retro cool, the 165 x 65 cross ply tires are better suited to a truck. These 13' JBW Minilites from Palmside in Christchurch with a 5.5' width mean the Spitfire can now run 185 x 65 radial tyres with the speedo within 2% accuracy. Looks good and feels better on the road. 






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