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Title: What size radial tires can I use on my 59?
Post by: R Jones on February 20, 2005, 06:11:01 PM

What size radial tires can I use on my 59?
I have L7815 bias ply now.
Thanks

Title: Re: What size radial tires can I use on my 59?
Post by: Porter 21919 on February 20, 2005, 06:31:32 PM

http://www.teufert.net/speedo/tires.htm

http://www.turbinecar.com/tires.htm

Title: 225-75SR-15
Post by: Bruce Reynolds # 18992 on February 20, 2005, 09:54:44 PM

Gday R again,

The tyres on my 60 CDV are Bridgestone 225 75SR 15 and although they seem to have a high profile, they really set the car off. They can take any sort of bump in the road without causing damage, and handle the mass of the car with ease.

And, there is no problem with removing them from the rear axle if necessary.

Bruce,
The Tassie Devil(le),
60 CDV

Title: 235 75R15s
Post by: David #19063 on February 20, 2005, 10:49:00 PM

I thought 235 75R15s were the replacement size for L78-15.

David

Title: One would have to check for room at the rear
Post by: Bruce Reynolds # 18992 on February 20, 2005, 11:25:53 PM

David,

They might be, but I have found that the 225s on my car perform really well, and I think at the time I purchased then, 14 years ago, I am not sure if 235s were even available.

And, I woulsnt be surprised if 235s will be difficult to remove through the space that is available in the 59/60 rear fender opening.

Bruce,
The Tassie Devil(le),
60 CDV

Title: THanks Ill look into Coker tires at 225 size
Post by: R Jones on February 21, 2005, 01:06:39 AM

THanks Ill look into Coker tires at 225 size

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