<VV> Tire gurus

[John Dozsa]

> Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 11:13:02 -0800
> From: "Kent Sullivan" <kentsu at corvairkid.com>
> Subject: RE: <VV> Tire gurus
> To: "'Virtual Vairs'" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
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> Hi John,
> 
> What is the whitewall width?
> 
> Thanks.

White wall measures 0.72 inches.  BTY, purchased locally at "Mr. Tire"
part of <http://www.monro.com/>
4 for $149 including mounting, balance, new valve stems.

John

> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of John Dozsa
> Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 10:47 AM
> To: Virtual Vairs; airvair at richnet.net
> Subject: Re: <VV> Tire gurus
> 
> <snip>
> 
> Mark,
> 
> I just bought eight 185/80R-13 white wall tires that closely match the
> original 7.00-13 tires.  Delta Brand.  Tires are marked "Made in China".
> Spec sheet link at <http://www.deltatire.com/catalog/tirelist.asp?tCatID=3>
> OD is listed at 24.5 inches.  Don't know if it's static or rolling diameter.
> The circumference measures 78 inches, inflated tire mounted on stock late
> model rims.  Calculated OD = 24.83.  In better spring weather I'll measure
> rolling diameter.
> 
> You may need to change your mind! :-)
> 
> John Dozsa
> 
> SNIP ..........