Whitewall tires for 1996 Fleetwood

[Guidematic]

Here is one of my favorite photos.  This is my Calypso Green 95 (120k), my mom's new Carmine Red 94 (70k) and my friends Dark Adriatic Blue 96 (60k).  My friend is using HDR photography and this was one of his first experiments.  Looks like a Cadillac advertisement to me.

That is a beautiful picture! It would be my favourite as well. It looks similar to the paintings done, and that are generally available, to the muscle car crowd. The name of the artist escapes me at the moment.

He did do one on Cadillac and I have it, albeit it needs to be framed and hung yet.

I would bet your friend could do prints based on these photos on groups of desireable cars and make a decent living selling them.

Mike

[cadillacmike68]

I just called our vendor at work. they state they have 50+ Hankook Mileage II plus 235/70-15 whitewalls in stock. So there are some out there.....

Time to necro-post here.

Would you care to let us know who this vendor is, i.e. name & contact info, so we can see if they still have any of the 70 series in whitewall left? Thanks.

[gary griffin]

Mike this is a 2012 post and I suspect there will be no answer to your question.  Try Diamondback and Coker for replicated tires.

[TMoore - NTCLC]

Mike -

You can still find them, but they are not easy to get -

http://www.avnmotorsports.com/product-p/hk07723705w.htm

[Scot Minesinger]

My daily driver from 1997 thru 2005 was a 1995 Cadillac RWD Fleetwood, and it was the best car I ever owned with no troubles when I sold with 254k miles on untouched original drive train and a/c save normal maintenance.

I used the 235/15/75 tires on the first and all other replacements because they were half the price of the 70 series.  Never suffered any issues ever, great ride and handling.  The Goodyear Reattas or whatever the name was worked great.  Unfortunately they don't make them anymore.

[HouseOfCadillacs]

Mike,
did you have any luck in locating any of those Hankook Mileage Plus II 235/70 R15 tires? I'm currently using those on my '96 FB and also on my '95 Roadmaster Wagon and I'm very happy with those but now I need another set. I'll call Big O Tires tomorrow to find out but would like to hear if you had any success, or found another brand that has a 235/70 WW tire.
Thanks,
Stephan

[Scot Minesinger]

Mike,

Just got a few things straightened out on my 1970 red Convertible so I can drive it to NY for GN this week.  If you are there you will see me in the 1970 group.  Are you able to make the trip?, and if so which car are you driving?

[jaxops]

Be careful with Hankook and Kumho.  They have a different "stance" than Firestone or Goodyear. Definitely don't mix them.  My nephew did on the 1990 Grand Marquis I gave him and the car rides funny.  He had put a Hankook on the front with a Goodyear tire on the other side...not a good idea.   I was able to find some Goodyear whitewalls on the shelf at Ocean Air Tires in Va Beach for my '97 Town car.  I would use Diamondback for all of my other classics though.  I have them on my 56 cadillac, and I will put them on the 70 Electra when those tires get too old.  Good luck!

[HouseOfCadillacs]

According to Big O Tires the Hankook Mileage Plus II 235/70 R15 are not available anymore and they couldn't find any in stock in any of their warehouses either. That's disappointing because I really liked those.

Two whitewall alternatives I found are the Hankook Optimo H724s. They are available in size P225/75R15 which is a slightly taller tire than the 235/70 but is only 225 wide. The other is a 235/75 R15 which is a significantly taller tire but has a way higher load rating than the Mileage Plus II, 108 instead of 102. I'd consider the 235/75 but I'm concerned if they fit and also if they are harsher riding due to the higher load rating. Is anybody using those and would care to give me some feedback? Thanks.

[TJ Hopland]

I don't think you are going to notice a change in the ride just because of the size assuming they fit. 

I just don't remember what sizes I ran on my Roadmaster, I think usually 225 75 was the largest but seems like I have seen those cars running around with white letters and those are most commonly 235's.     

[cadillacmike68]

Gary, I'm Not looking for replicated tires. I am looking for modern speed rated 235-70-15 in WSW.

I have a set of five Hankook Mileage Plus II  on the Fleetwood at present, but they will not last forever. I also have that same size (Yokohama Avid Touring, six of them) on my 1968 DVC. I'm thinking of getting a new set of 235-75-15s for the DVC, putting the Yokohamas on the Fleetwood and wrapping up & storing the Hankooks until the Yokos wear out.

If I don't do that, and size 235-70-15 completely disappears in WSW, then I'll probably have to go to 235-75-15 for the Fleetwood.

I did see an ad for a GT Radial (whatever that is) in 235-70-15 WSW, but I don't have any reviews or opinions on the tire or maker.

Here are two links:

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Discount_Tires.cfm?pn=GT100A745&pID=32595

http://www.spinning-rims.com/Store_Detail.cfm?ID=296179&InfoID=5094

I think they are the same outfit.

Does anyone have any knowledge of these companies, or their tire offerings?