<VV> Tires for a 63 Spyder

[Eric S. Eberhard]

I would call California Corvair and see about the custom radials.  Much better!

At 12:58 PM 1/4/2005, Alan and Clare Wesson wrote:
>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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