<VV> Tires for a 63 Spyder

[Alan and Clare Wesson]

Coker Tire (www.coker.com)  have a 6.50 x 13 1 inch whitewall bias ply for 
$104 each. Personally, I would prefer radials, but if looks are what matter 
to you, you can get all 5 tyres done for a mere $520 + shipping + fitting 
(if anyone will do it for you) + balancing + alignment.

Mind you, things could be worse. The only tyres which will a) look right; 
and b) provide the level of grip I want on my 1960 Lancia Panel Truck are 
Michelin Pilot X in 6.00 x 16 (they are radial versions of the original 
Michelin bias plies). I can get bias plies which will make it handle like a 
truck (and the whole point of Lancia trucks is that they don't!), or I can 
get radials whose sidewalls are way too low, which will make it look really 
silly and lower the gearing as well. But I can't get the right sidewall 
height and good handling except from the Michelin (unless someone know 
better!). I had some American-made radial whitewalls on the Kaiser, and they 
were 16 inch and they made it handle pretty well, but the sidewalls were WAY 
lower than I want.

They will run me at $2600 for five, plus shipping, fitting, etc. In other 
words, exactly the same price for one tyre as you would pay for all five...

Think I will have to find another alternative!

Cheers

Alan

www.xtraspecialsevens.co.uk
Lotus 7 S2 and S3 spares and restoration specialists
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <CorvairEd@aol.com>
To: <bmooers@farniente.com>; <VirtualVairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 7:14 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Tires for a 63 Spyder


> bmooers@farniente.com writes:
>
> I am  looking for replacement tires for my 63 Spyder. I would like to have
> a  radial with a 1" whitewall. What size tire will look best - and close 
> to
> stock for this car? Does anyone recommend a certain brand that has a good
> look and value? Thanks - Bruce
>
>
>
>
> Bruce,
> Good luck finding a 1" whitewall on a 13" tire.  About a year ago I 
> searched
> all of the local tire shops and the web and the best I could find was 
> 1/2"
> whitewalls.  You can order them custom made but the cost is  prohibitive. 
> A
> word of advise, if you do find them, buy five.
>
> Ed Corson  (CORSA Member)
> IECC
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