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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: Patrk71 on June 28, 2010, 12:04:21 AM
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Have a '65 red on red coupe, 6 cyl, with 13" wheels and I am looking for information or direction on tires.
I have a set of modern (new) small white wall radials on the car, but have read elsewhere that dual red line tires are looked for in judging. My radials ride smooth.
Do I need to change out my tires to dual red line? Don't remember having dual red line tires back when I got the car back in 65, but a lot of miles have gone by since then.
Did find a set of NOS 13' hubcaps and snapped them up.
Where do I look for dual red line 13" tires and is there a particular brand that is correct?
Patrick
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Dual redlines were standard equipment on hi-po's and optional on others. I was always under the assumption that redline tires were only available in 14", but evidently there is a low-mile 65 with 13" wheels and redline tires. I haven't seen any documentation on the car, so not completely sure of that.
If you're not sure what your car originally came with, definitely go with whitewall tires with a 7/8" wide whitewall for '65.
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Thats what I have 7/8 white walls. Any issue having modern radials? All 4 tires on the ground match but spare is a different mfg.
Will points be deducted for a different brand spare? It is same size and type as on the ground but was the best of those I replaced.
The 13" tires are always the loss leaders for Tire Shop ads so I can go back get a spare that matches the tires on the ground.
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The type of show you enter will determine if the tires will cost points in judging.