Any NOS ones out there?

[Trikebldr]

What size are the new tires?

I decided to put 235/75-R15 on it. Comparing theoretical sizes, the 225 gives a 2mph less actual speed than the 7.60-15, and the 235 gives a 2mph greater actual speed. Since this car has the automatic, but no overdrive, I decided on the bigger tire. The two rears that were on it, and rotten, were 235s.

[Edsel G. Tattooer]

I would poder coat those rims and that should fix the pitting nicely.

[Mrs K Corbin]

yeah, your money is better spent on the restoration, as in 5 years time any new tire will be pretty much history. I generally get about 8 years out of mine, then have to toss them.

[TWChamp]

I decided to put 235/75-R15 on it. Comparing theoretical sizes, the 225 gives a 2mph less actual speed than the 7.60-15, and the 235 gives a 2mph greater actual speed. Since this car has the automatic, but no overdrive, I decided on the bigger tire. The two rears that were on it, and rotten, were 235s.

Good choice, and I wish I had gone with the 235 instead of the 225.

A windshield installer told me years ago that silicone against steel promotes rust, and if you notice all the rust around windshields where someone thought it was a good idea to seal the old windshield rubber with silicone, you will see what he said is true. Better to use the correct urethane to seal the glass.