I’ve always used this excellent site when fitting tires to my classics. Wanted to share it so others can keep it as reference.
It’s basically a page comprising a wide range of bias to radial tire conversions, metric to “letter series”, etc.:
https://www.turbinecar.com/tires.htm
The OEM chassis manual states that the standard size for my 59S-F4 was a 5.90-15, with an optional size being 6.40-15. At some point, the spare rim was fitted with a Firestone 6.50-15, which replaced the 6.40-15 (so it says in the sidewall).
The PO fitted new 205/75R15 narrow ww tires, which work out to be ~6.40-15 so right on the money. However, I’m thinking about going to a 5.90 to lighten the steering effort a bit and keep with the ultra-basic options mine left the factory with. Coker always sales on this very popular size every now and then.
It’s basically a page comprising a wide range of bias to radial tire conversions, metric to “letter series”, etc.:
https://www.turbinecar.com/tires.htm
The OEM chassis manual states that the standard size for my 59S-F4 was a 5.90-15, with an optional size being 6.40-15. At some point, the spare rim was fitted with a Firestone 6.50-15, which replaced the 6.40-15 (so it says in the sidewall).
The PO fitted new 205/75R15 narrow ww tires, which work out to be ~6.40-15 so right on the money. However, I’m thinking about going to a 5.90 to lighten the steering effort a bit and keep with the ultra-basic options mine left the factory with. Coker always sales on this very popular size every now and then.
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