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Offline aaatp

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Tires
« on: March 28, 2013, 11:09:05 PM »
I've been trying to find radial tires for my 66 convertible and I am not finding a lot out there, especially white walls. Does anyone have any recommendations on brand, size and a supplier? What are all of you using? I want to use my stock 14inch wheels.

Thanks: John

Offline Twilight65

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Re: Tires
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2013, 12:43:40 AM »
I purchased a set of 14"white wall radials for my 66 convertible from Coker Tire. they were the American Classic Series with narrow white wall.
Dave
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Offline CharlesTurner

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Re: Tires
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2013, 10:41:26 PM »
There are some uniroyal whitewall tires out there in a decent size.  Getting very hard to find.  The Firestone FR380 was a great looking tire with whitewall, but has been discontinued from what I understand.
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Offline aaatp

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Re: Tires
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2013, 12:14:10 AM »
Thanks Guys:  I have located some Mastercraft tires. I'm thinking of going with  the  205/75R14's, they are just a little larger in diameter than
the originals but shouldn't throw my speedometer off by to much.  What do you guys think?  The Coker tires are a bit out of my price range. Will
search for the Uniroyals as well.

John

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Re: Tires
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2013, 12:31:26 AM »
I use P225/60R14 Cooper tires on my 66 Hardtop daily driver with stock suspension. They are mounted on 67 Style Steel Wheels. No fit problems at all.
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Offline Sunlitgold68

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Re: Tires
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2013, 12:44:50 AM »
I have a set of Mastercrafts on my 68, the sidewall is nice and smooth, whitewall and tread looks proper, these look better than the FR380 firestones
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