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Correct Tyres(tires) for 67 Mustang

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Rossco:
Hi I have a 1967 Mustang A code Fastback from San Jose Marti Report says black wall tyres on 14 inch steel wheels with the wire wheel covers

Just wanted to ask what you guys were using at the shows regarding tyre selection/make/tyre sizes

Ross

Norcal87:
195 75 14

J_Speegle:
If you use modern style tires and sizes they would not be correct for a show setting and we would expect that if judged you will receive a measured and appropriate deduction for these non-factory choices.

A related discussion we recently had here on the site - http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=15486.0


Instead consider tires made by one of the reproducers, that is why they make them ;)  such as Coker or Kellsey Hayes. They are available directly or through one of the resellers/dealers

http://www.kelseytire.com/home.html

https://www.cokertire.com/


The challenge it that there is not one (as far as I can tell) perfect answer but instead closer to the goal, options.  As mentioned in other treads, for black wall, the option of blacking out a white wall and installing the tires so that the non-covered side is to the inside of the car.  Tire size is also a challenge but I think you need to make a list of what is available and compare those to what was originally installed and make the education decision from that point.

In a quick look I see

- Black wall Firestones in 7.50 x 14 so the height is a little off but most of the other details would work
- White wall or dual red striped Goodyear in 6.95 x 14 so good size but the stripes (might start with the red lines) would need addressing......
.......

Hopefully other members will offer the choice they made with the same goal in mind.

preaction:
Jeff, do you know if talking to one of the above companys about making a desired tire reproduction works or has it ever worked in your experience ?

J_Speegle:

--- Quote from: preaction on March 20, 2017, 06:23:04 PM ---Jeff, do you know if talking to one of the above company's about making a desired tire reproduction works or has it ever worked in your experience ?

--- End quote ---

Have only had discussions with Mr Kelsey at the Mid-America meet over the years, as have other members here. He repetitively shows up in person and always ready to discuss issues and details.

I believe the only reason he does make some of the Shelby tires is because of discussions with the owners and hobbyist.  Examples of threads like this along with owners making their needs known is possibly the only or best way to demonstrate the need, especially if you can research and find other car makes and models that need the same tire and size

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