[FC] vairs of course - tire sizes

[corvanatics@corvair.org]

In a message dated 12/20/2004 4:07:51 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
N2VZD@aol.com writes:

any fc  that needs that type of tire must not have a stock engine in it. if 
you  are not driving over 75 mph a lot most lt tires (good for trailers )dont 
 
have a decent tread for rain traction unless you go japenese exotic pricey  
stuff. 
then you also sacrifice ride quality . a good quality car tire with  traction 
treadwaer and temp ratings will ride nice, give needed traction  in rain etc 
and wear a good long time on a fc, or car for that matter.  just my results 
from 
trying several types of tires over the years.   



>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    The lt doesn't stand for light trailer, it means  light truck. The above 
may be true if you try to get bias ply tires. On all of  my non-Corvair trucks 
I always try to get the lt tires if I have to replace any.  There are several 
good radial lt tires on the market with as good a tread  pattern as any 
passenger car tire, although, I am not sure about the 14"  size.
    Ken Hand