Tire size / 1950 Starlight Champion

[50starlite]

I want change out my 6:40 x 15 bias tires to belted radials using my existing rims. I'm thinking, maybe, P195/75R15 or P205/75R15. Yes, I've heard that radials may not be a good idea on these old rims but the way I drive I don't think it's an issue.
The new tires will go on my 1950 Champion Starlight.
Will they fit? Clearance, etc?

[gecoe]

I put 205/75R15's on the original rims of my 50 Champion and have had no problems at all.

You'll thank yourself for making the change when you experience the change in handling.

Gerry

[50starlite]

quote:Originally posted by gecoe

I put 205/75R15's on the original rims of my 50 Champion and have had no problems at all.

You'll thank yourself for making the change when you experience the change in handling.

Gerry

[50starlite]

Thanks Gerry.

Do you know if I can get wide white walls (radial) in that size for under $100 each?

Dick

[63Avanti]

check out http://sterkel.org/avanti, click on tire.

[CHAMP]

LAST PRICE I HEARD WAS ABOUT 130.00 DOLLARS EACH FOR COKER WIDE WHITES

CHAMP

[Roscomacaw]

If you can find a reputable source of wide whitewall radials for under a $100 each, I wanna know about it!

Miscreant at large.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President 2-dr
1955 President State
1951 Champion Biz cpe
1963 Daytona project FS

[gecoe]

I don't know of anything under $100 either. I found the best deal and the easiest people to work with at Diamond Back. In the neighborhood of $125 ea. IIRC.

Gerry