[FC] Help choosing tires -

[EVERETT WILSON]

205/75-14, when placed next to an original spare I had, was virtually identical in diameter and more importantly, when I put it on the vehicle and measured from the hub to ground with each, it was pretty much right on.  A recent trip with the GPS showed speedo was off by 2 mph.  Thats close enough for me.
Incidentally, the supply of tires in this size is pretty limited.  Cooper makes some in their Trendsetter LE line, which is what I just had mounted and so far, I am really happy with them after about 400 miles.  Smooth, nice in rain (we've had a LOT of that here lately) and pretty quiet.
Walmart has a couple of choices. THeir Douglas brand holds up reasonably well.  I think they also stock this size in the Goodyear viva II, but I cant recall for sure.
Discount tire has some too, although I suggest staying away from their SR-4 line.  THose were shot in 10K miles and were terrible in rain.  Never again.
Hope this helps.
Everett WilsonNorth Richland Hills TX64 Brier 110/pg67 500 4 dr 110/pg/ac
  
--- On Fri, 10/23/09, Jeff Brylow <jeffbrylow at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Jeff Brylow <jeffbrylow at gmail.com>
Subject: [FC] Help choosing tires -
To: corvanatics at corvair.org
Date: Friday, October 23, 2009, 5:22 PM

Folks - I'm getting ready to put some tires on my '64 Greenbrier. I'm using
stock rims.

1) What sizes have others had good experiences with?

2) For future reference will 15 inch rims fit?

3) I haven't see much as far as recommended tire pressures for the vans,
could someone fill me in.

Thanks,

Jeff B

'64 Greenbrier (39k)

'62 Greenbrier

'64 Monza sedan
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