New Wide Whitewalls for 65 Convertible
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- Scott J. Fonner
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New Wide Whitewalls for 65 Convertible
1965 Convertible, Currently has P205/75R15 standard whitewalls.
Is it a good idea to go to P215 vs. P205? I understand the 215 will be little taller and a little wider. Suggestions on whether to stay with what's on them or go larger. This is the best price I've found.
As always, thank you in advance.
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Coker Tire 579400 - Coker Classic Nostalgia Radial Tires
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Tire, Coker Classic Nostalgia, P 205 /75R15, Radial, 2.375 in. Whitewall, Each
COK-579400
Estimated Ship Date: 2/23/2018 (if ordered today)
$199.00
Is it a good idea to go to P215 vs. P205? I understand the 215 will be little taller and a little wider. Suggestions on whether to stay with what's on them or go larger. This is the best price I've found.
As always, thank you in advance.
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Part #PriceQtyTotal
Coker Tire 579400 - Coker Classic Nostalgia Radial Tires
Click here for more informathttp://cpml.paragonrels.com/ParagonLS/Default.mvcion about Coker Tire 579400 - Coker Classic Nostalgia Radial Tires
Tire, Coker Classic Nostalgia, P 205 /75R15, Radial, 2.375 in. Whitewall, Each
COK-579400
Estimated Ship Date: 2/23/2018 (if ordered today)
$199.00
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Re: New Wide Whitewalls for 65 Convertible
Measure the clearances to fender skirts and ball joints then turn wheels full left and right to measure clearances. If your clearances are at least 3/8" or greater after the increase in size of the new tires you should still be OK.
PLEASE invest a few bucks and buy all the shop manuals for your car. Definitely will save you much time and be an education.
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Re: New Wide Whitewalls for 65 Convertible
I have 215's on my 64 and even with some careful trimming of the skirts, they rub. When it's time to replace these, I'll be downsizing--I don't see the value in the extra height and width.
~Steve
~Steve
Re: New Wide Whitewalls for 65 Convertible
I'm running Hankook 215's and they don't rub at all.
1964 Coupe Wimbledon white/Rangoon Red w/black int. Owned for 42 years. It was my folks car before that (second owners). VTCI # 12013.
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Re: New Wide Whitewalls for 65 Convertible
Gotsta measure where you are at and where you are going to. Simple.
PLEASE invest a few bucks and buy all the shop manuals for your car. Definitely will save you much time and be an education.
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57 Inca Gold-Colonial White
63SR Silver Mink
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63SR Silver Mink
Re: New Wide Whitewalls for 65 Convertible
Ditto
Paul
VTCI 12014
Registry 45122
'64 Landau HT
"Beer, now there's a temporary solution!" ~Homer Simpson
VTCI 12014
Registry 45122
'64 Landau HT
"Beer, now there's a temporary solution!" ~Homer Simpson
Re: New Wide Whitewalls for 65 Convertible
I think you both have an HD anti-sway bar, which I do not. Wonder if that might be the difference.
~Steve
Re: New Wide Whitewalls for 65 Convertible
Interesting idea; I could see that being a factor in corners. Some side by side road tests would help.
Road trip?
Paul
VTCI 12014
Registry 45122
'64 Landau HT
"Beer, now there's a temporary solution!" ~Homer Simpson
VTCI 12014
Registry 45122
'64 Landau HT
"Beer, now there's a temporary solution!" ~Homer Simpson
Re: New Wide Whitewalls for 65 Convertible
- Scott J. Fonner
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Re: New Wide Whitewalls for 65 Convertible
Stuck with the original 205, thanks to everyone who assisted, appreciated.