1980 17/4 tyre size

[willdaykin]

Hi, I have just bought the Safari intending to restore it. I will collect it on Monday and intend to go straight to a tyre fitter to get new tyres as I think the ones on there will be perished.

Does anyone know what the tyre size should be so I can phone around to book it in the the tyre fitter?

Thanks

Will

[rdjpb]

Will

the 1980 sales broche quotes the tyres on a 17/4 to be 175x13C
Tyre pressure recommended to be 43psi

Regards

[Brian M]

My 1980 handbook quotes 5.5 by 14 with tyres 185x14 for all 17 ft Safaris.

Earlier 17 footers had 15 inch wheels, so I don't think they went down to 13" rims.