stock tire size
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stock tire size
I did a search but was not successfull,whats the stock tire size for a 1966 landau?
Re: stock tire size
Original 1966 tire size 8:15-15 bias ply black wall with optional ¾" wide whitewall and ¾" wide whitewall with red band being offered.
This info is all available in the VTCI OFS which can be purchased from the Country Store area of this forum by members.
This info is all available in the VTCI OFS which can be purchased from the Country Store area of this forum by members.
Jim Mills
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VTCI 1964-66 Technical Editor
2002 Thunderbird
1965 Convertible
1962 Convertible (in progress)
1959 Ford Retractable HT
Many parts cars
VTCI # 8071
VTCI 1964-66 Technical Editor
2002 Thunderbird
1965 Convertible
1962 Convertible (in progress)
1959 Ford Retractable HT
Many parts cars
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Re: stock tire size
how does that transfer to a radial p205 p225 etc.I should have been more clear sorry
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215/75R/15 The stock 815 x 15 is 28" tall. The 215 radial is about 27.6" tall. Width may be slightly wider as I believe the old tires were an 80 series and the comparison radials are a 75 series.
When I bought my new wheels and tires, I called many shops to find someone that is into old cars so I could get the right offsets and such. I finally found someone and am happy with my purchase and help I received. The "P" means passenger tire. The R means radial.
You can do a lot with size ratios. My wheels are 17 x 8 and tires are 235/75/17, but are within 1/4 of an inch of stock height. I know you are looking at stock, but thats just for info.
When I bought my new wheels and tires, I called many shops to find someone that is into old cars so I could get the right offsets and such. I finally found someone and am happy with my purchase and help I received. The "P" means passenger tire. The R means radial.
You can do a lot with size ratios. My wheels are 17 x 8 and tires are 235/75/17, but are within 1/4 of an inch of stock height. I know you are looking at stock, but thats just for info.
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Re: stock tire size
boy i did not realize it was so hard to find the correct white wall size,darn.iv got a 66 q code landau
Re: stock tire size
I have a 65 Landau and it has 205/65-15's
They need to be replaced and I'm wondering if I should put on the larger size listed above?
They need to be replaced and I'm wondering if I should put on the larger size listed above?
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I have Cooper 215/75/15 with about 10,000 miles on them in 8 years and I know that is not many miles but have had good luck with them..That said I know with classic cars you change them with time more than miles so this spring will be putting another set of Coopers on..I started looking and they are about $95 each which isnt to bad..Good luck..
1965 Hardtop Charcoal Gray Metallic
VTCI#12157
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Re: stock tire size
OEM was G78/15.
215 75 R15 is as close as you can get in a radial but its revolutions per mile is a little lower which throws the speedo off a little.
If you could go to a wider radial tire the speedo would be closer but the rims aren't wide enough.
215 75 R15 is as close as you can get in a radial but its revolutions per mile is a little lower which throws the speedo off a little.
If you could go to a wider radial tire the speedo would be closer but the rims aren't wide enough.
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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Sorry they were 8.15 X 15 in 65. No Alpha tires existed yet.
Some people use 215/75/15, some use 225/70/15. Have found that the use is owner chosen, but 215/75/15 is closest to original to my understanding. The difference is 4 mm per diameter.
ALSO remember not every tire maker is the same dimensionally, there are variances of ×/- a few mils, so Speedo can be off a bit anyways.
Some people use 215/75/15, some use 225/70/15. Have found that the use is owner chosen, but 215/75/15 is closest to original to my understanding. The difference is 4 mm per diameter.
ALSO remember not every tire maker is the same dimensionally, there are variances of ×/- a few mils, so Speedo can be off a bit anyways.
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Flock: 1964 Landau Original Family Owned
1964 Sr Convertible "RAVEN"
Past: 2003 Blk Lab "RAVEN" "RIP"Nov 15/17
1964 Lincoln vin4Y86N00007
1964 Red Convertible