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The GP could use a new set of shoes---- tires are a bit old. Have been asking around and 225/75-14 just aren't around anymore. I have seen a few big cars with 215/75 and they just look too small. Anyone out there with any leads on an old stash of this size or other ideas? Even Coker can't get them!
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Do you need radials?
If not look at the pics of my car from the link in my sig. I really love the look of bias-plys on these old cars. The set on mine came from Coker and are original spec tires. -H
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I really like the handling improvement you get with radials. I had polys on a 63 GP I had some years back-----I thought the car needed a new front end when I first drove it. Had it checked out, everything was good, put the radials on and never looked back. Had them on my Goat as well.
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I totally understand. If this car was a regular driver I would do the same.
Best, Harry
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If you want to spend $800.00 per set, you can get American Classics. You can even get them in 235-75R-14.
You could also convert to 15" wheels and get 225-75R-15'S.
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Coker still lists a couple radials in that size. http://store.cokertire.com/catalogse...t/?q=225/75R14 They aren't cheap, though.
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I was looking for a 1" WW.
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The American Classics may be best option---can I anticipate any fit issues using 235's?
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I have the 235's on my 60 with no issues plus a friend has them on his 64 GP and he said there fit fine.
The 235's are probably around the same size as 8.55-14's. I had mine delivered to Carlisle and saved a few bucks. The drive very well...for now! You could also put on a set of 15" Rally II's. Or get a set of 15" steel wheels and use the 69-74 15" spoke hubcaps. They look almost exactly the same as the 14" spoke caps that could have come on your car. The 15" tires are readily available. I would stay away from the Coker's.
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Steve--which distributor did you use?
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I have 235/70/15 on my 67 GP and have no issues. My car came with H70/15. I bought my tires from Diamond Back Classic Radials. It's a Diamond Back LS5 made by Cooper tire, made in the USA. Think most of Cokers are my down south. Scott
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It was 1.5 years ago, so I don't remember. There were 2 suppliers listed in Hemmings that carried these tires, 1 was Coker and it wasn't them. I think it may have been a company in PA or Ohio.
Diamondback did not have what I wanted.
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Also looking for a set of right size radials for my '67 GP. Can you use the P235/75R14's on 8-Lug wheels? Will these larger tires have a significant drag on performance?
Thanks, Bruce |
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I used Universal Tire because they gave me a better deal than Coker.
I still think that the best bet on a 67-up is to use 15" wheels and either 15" wire wheel covers or 15" Rally II's. That way you can get a good set of 225-75R-15 tires that will last for about $300.00.
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That is what I usually use with 8 lugs and they work fine. The 235 75-R14 is about the same diameter as the 855-14 that came from the factory. The speedo on my 60 is just about dead on.
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I actually found some 215/75-14 Cooper Trendsetter SE tires, 3/4"WW----$85 each including mounting/balancing at my local tire supplier. 215/75 are less than .6" less in diameter than the 225/75. Can't really notice a difference in the wheel well or speedo.
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225/70R14 BFG Silvertowns... it had 225/75R14 whitewalls when I bought it from the original owners son
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You could also convert to 15" wheels and get 225-75R-15'S.[/QUOTE]
I did this on my 68 Bonneville wagon and have no regrets. 14 inch tires are slim pickin's now days and the load ratings are not the best for big cars.
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My 67 Catalina had clearance issues with 235-75R-15 on the front. Typically when turning tight into an uphill driveway. The wheels were RallyII's off of a 69 Bonneville.
The pic below show my 67 with the RallyII's. I think it was taken in 1992. The gold Catalina is a friends and the blue 65 was my 2+2 with a 3spd on the floor. I miss them both ![]() Carmak Riverside, Iowa |
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I have 225-75-R15's on my 67 GP with a slight rub on a real tight turn.
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