Vintage tires

[Studebaker1965]

Hi all,
I just received my production order for my 65 commander. It came with 7.35x15 firestone white walls from the factory. Unfortunately, they don't make that size anymore. So, I'd like to stay with an original type bias ply tire. They do make a 7.75 x15 firestone whitewall tire, without the "pie crust" edge on the sidewall. My other option would be a 670 x15 which is an inch taller than a 7.35. Any thoughts on how that would look? Thanks

Nate

[bezhawk]

Coker now makes a reproduction tire that looks like the old bias-ply tires with the "pie crust" edges and all. Get this, the new tires are RADIALS, that's right the exact look of an old time tire with radial construction and none of the tracking and pulling of the bias ply design.

[studebaker-R2-4-me]

I've been all over tires this week for my Hawk, so you can try these guys too.

https://www.universaltire.com

Coker Tire.... http://www.cokertire.com

Allen

[Studebaker1965]

I'll probably go with universal since they are close to home. I just wish I could get the original size in a firestone with the pie crust edge.

[studebaker-R2-4-me]

Is this the piecrust tire you are talking about?

http://www.cokertire.com/670-15-firestone-1-whitewall-tire.html

Wish selecting a tire was as simple for me.....




Allen

[Studebaker1965]

Yup, that's it. I've been looking at that tire, but it's 28.5 inches tall which is an inch taller than the stock 7.35. Wonder how that will look? I don't want it to look like a taxi or something.

[irish]

I was going to buy that exact tire for my 1964 Cruiser since it's what originally came on my car but the stated tire height scared me off too. Personally I doubt the stated height of the tire. I ended up ordering the BFGoodrich 6.70 tires and I really like them. The coker part number is 57100 if you look at these tires it states they are 28 inches, I measured mine when I got them and all four where 27.5 inches so I wouldn't hesitate to order the Firestones or the BFGoodrich tires. I ordered mine from Summit Racing, same price and they have free shipping. Best of luck to you.

Joe

Yup, that's it. I've been looking at that tire, but it's 28.5 inches tall which is an inch taller than the stock 7.35. Wonder how that will look? I don't want it to look like a taxi or something.

[studebaker-R2-4-me]

Hey Guys,

I posted a tire size conversion chart on another thread that you may find usefull. Comparing the 7.35-15 to a metric tire size it comes between a 195 and 205 modern tire and a 235 tire with a diameter of 28"

The difference can be between a 1" and 1.5" higher on the stance with that pie shell tire. Not to sure if you car would look like a taxi or something.

http://tire-size-conversion.com/tire-size-comparison/

You seem to be in the same dilemma as me. Afraid to order something online and not like what you get. Good luck.


Allrn

[Studebaker1965]

Joe,
Thanks for that information. I think I will go ahead with the 670x15 Firestone...I live close to Universal tire and their prices are similar to other companies I have seen. I think I will be measuring different tires before buying.
Allen, I think we are in similar situations, except that I'm not worrying about drags. Let me know what you decide. I'll be measruing tires in the next couple weeks if I get some time to get up to Universal Tire.

Nate

[rknight89]

Check out Diamondback tires. They use new tires of any size or brand and graft the whitewall of your choice on to it. Best of both worlds. New tire technology and warranty with the old look.

[Corvanti]

Check out Diamondback tires. They use new tires of any size or brand and graft the whitewall of your choice on to it. Best of both worlds. New tire technology and warranty with the old look.

i'll be checking this site (and others) out soon. i've had "newer" bias ply tires on both the '40, and now the '51. the handling is just p***-poor compared to the radials i had on the Avanti and others...