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    Avanti tires

    I have just purchased a 1963 Avanti from my mother it has been in storage for 30 years and I have completely rebuilt the motor and supercharger now I am looking for options for the tires or wheels or both. can anybody give me a modern replacement for the original tires that came on the car or maybe even a good place to buy aluminum wheels and radial tires. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thank You! Tim
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  • #2
    The following is a thread from a few days ago:

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    http://www.studebakerdriversclub.com/sdc_forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8961&SearchTerms=tire,conversion


    with serval different options and or opinions.
    Anyway it will be a start and hope it helps.

    Glen Brose
    East of Chino Valley, AZ
    The Home of "Charlene"
    53 Champion Tudr Sedan

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    • #3
      The following is a thread from a few days ago:

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      http://www.studebakerdriversclub.com/sdc_forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8961&SearchTerms=tire,conversion


      with serval different options and or opinions.
      Anyway it will be a start and hope it helps.

      Glen Brose
      East of Chino Valley, AZ
      The Home of "Charlene"
      53 Champion Tudr Sedan

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      • #4
        If you run a search on this site you should find a lot of options. As far as original size tires go I have found 215/75s to be closest to the original height. If you get aftermarket wheels make sure they have the right offset. You can run a much wider tire if you measure everything correctly. I am running 255/60s on the back of my Hawk.
        David

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        • #5
          If you run a search on this site you should find a lot of options. As far as original size tires go I have found 215/75s to be closest to the original height. If you get aftermarket wheels make sure they have the right offset. You can run a much wider tire if you measure everything correctly. I am running 255/60s on the back of my Hawk.
          David

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          • #6
            I run Perelli 215/75's on Ford 15X6 rims. The look is very stock, the ride is great and the car handles nicely.

            ErnieR

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            • #7
              I run Perelli 215/75's on Ford 15X6 rims. The look is very stock, the ride is great and the car handles nicely.

              ErnieR

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              • #8
                I noticed an ad for 15x6 rims in Turning Wheels, claimed they would fit a disc brake car, which is what caught my eye more than anything. So you might check there. As to tire size, I wouldn't know what'd work best.

                Guard: Where are you going in such a hurry?
                Gorrak the ranger: Uhhh...Gorrak have quiche in oven!!
                Guard: well hurry along.

                1953 Champion 2 door Sedan
                2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Coupe

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                • #9
                  I noticed an ad for 15x6 rims in Turning Wheels, claimed they would fit a disc brake car, which is what caught my eye more than anything. So you might check there. As to tire size, I wouldn't know what'd work best.

                  Guard: Where are you going in such a hurry?
                  Gorrak the ranger: Uhhh...Gorrak have quiche in oven!!
                  Guard: well hurry along.

                  1953 Champion 2 door Sedan
                  2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Coupe

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                  • #10
                    I'm going to be putting new tires on my 63...sooner rather than later.
                    I want to keep the car's stock wheels.
                    Anyone care to recommend a brand or model of 215/75s that looks the part treadwise and whitewall (1" to 1.5") wise?

                    63 Avanti R1 2788
                    1914 Stutz Bearcat
                    (George Barris replica)

                    Washington State
                    63 Avanti R1 2788
                    1914 Stutz Bearcat
                    (George Barris replica)

                    Washington State

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                    • #11
                      I'm going to be putting new tires on my 63...sooner rather than later.
                      I want to keep the car's stock wheels.
                      Anyone care to recommend a brand or model of 215/75s that looks the part treadwise and whitewall (1" to 1.5") wise?

                      63 Avanti R1 2788
                      1914 Stutz Bearcat
                      (George Barris replica)

                      Washington State
                      63 Avanti R1 2788
                      1914 Stutz Bearcat
                      (George Barris replica)

                      Washington State

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                      • #12
                        quote:Originally posted by JBOYLE

                        I'm going to be putting new tires on my 63...sooner rather than later.
                        Anyone care to recommend a brand or model of 215/75s that looks the part treadwise and whitewall (1" to 1.5") wise?
                        63 Avanti R1 2788
                        1914 Stutz Bearcat
                        (George Barris replica)
                        Washington State
                        About the only way you will find that whitewall width on a radial is with Diamondback, pricey, but good. Try http://www.widewhitewalltires.com/index.htm


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                        '53 Commander Starliner (since 1966)
                        '64 Daytona Wagonaire (original owner)
                        '64 Daytona Convertible (2006)
                        Museum R-4 engine
                        Paul Johnson, Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.
                        '64 Daytona Wagonaire, '64 Avanti R-1, Museum R-4 engine, '72 Gravely Model 430 with Onan engine

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                        • #13
                          quote:Originally posted by JBOYLE

                          I'm going to be putting new tires on my 63...sooner rather than later.
                          Anyone care to recommend a brand or model of 215/75s that looks the part treadwise and whitewall (1" to 1.5") wise?
                          63 Avanti R1 2788
                          1914 Stutz Bearcat
                          (George Barris replica)
                          Washington State
                          About the only way you will find that whitewall width on a radial is with Diamondback, pricey, but good. Try http://www.widewhitewalltires.com/index.htm


                          [img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/R-4.JPG[/img=right][img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/64L.JPG[/img=right][img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/64P.jpg[/img=right][img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/Forum%20signature%20pix/53K.jpg[/img=right]Paul Johnson
                          '53 Commander Starliner (since 1966)
                          '64 Daytona Wagonaire (original owner)
                          '64 Daytona Convertible (2006)
                          Museum R-4 engine
                          Paul Johnson, Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.
                          '64 Daytona Wagonaire, '64 Avanti R-1, Museum R-4 engine, '72 Gravely Model 430 with Onan engine

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                          • #14
                            I would suggest a 70 series tire over a 75, the shorter sidewall will
                            help in steering response, but not adversely affect ride. 6 inch wide
                            wheels will improve things all around.

                            Tom

                            '63 Avanti, zinc plated drilled & slotted 03 Mustang Cobra 13" front disc/98 GT rear brakes, 03 Cobra 17" wheels, GM alt, 97 Z28 leather seats, soon: 97 Z28 T-56 6-spd, Ported heads w/SST full flow valves, 'R3' 276 cam, Edelbrock AFB Carb, GM HEI distributor, 8.8mm plug wires
                            '63 Avanti R1, '03 Mustang Cobra 13" front disc/98 GT rear brakes, 03 Cobra 17" wheels, GM alt, 97 Z28 leather seats, TKO 5-spd, Ported heads w/SST full flow valves.
                            Check out my disc brake adapters to install 1994-2004 Mustang disc brakes on your Studebaker!!
                            http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...bracket-update
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                            • #15
                              I would suggest a 70 series tire over a 75, the shorter sidewall will
                              help in steering response, but not adversely affect ride. 6 inch wide
                              wheels will improve things all around.

                              Tom

                              '63 Avanti, zinc plated drilled & slotted 03 Mustang Cobra 13" front disc/98 GT rear brakes, 03 Cobra 17" wheels, GM alt, 97 Z28 leather seats, soon: 97 Z28 T-56 6-spd, Ported heads w/SST full flow valves, 'R3' 276 cam, Edelbrock AFB Carb, GM HEI distributor, 8.8mm plug wires
                              '63 Avanti R1, '03 Mustang Cobra 13" front disc/98 GT rear brakes, 03 Cobra 17" wheels, GM alt, 97 Z28 leather seats, TKO 5-spd, Ported heads w/SST full flow valves.
                              Check out my disc brake adapters to install 1994-2004 Mustang disc brakes on your Studebaker!!
                              http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...bracket-update
                              I have also written many TECH how to articles, do a search for my Forum name to find them

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