<VV> My Last Tire Post...Promise....maybe....

[Bill Elliott]

The 195/70-13 is the same width and slightly shorter tire than the 
current 195/60-15's, so if the offset of the rims is the same, they will 
fit with no problem.

I warn you, you may not like the softer ride and poorer handling of the 
tall sidewalls... and if the 195/60-15's are H-rated or better (which 
give you a firmer sidewall) then you're _really_ not going to like the 
Cobras.  But the Cobras are likely the best choice currently available 
in a 13" tire (without dropping to a way-too-short 205/60-13)

So check that offset... I'm always a bit nervous when someone says 
"reverse" rims...

Bill

Tim Verthein wrote:

>Ryan will tell you..when it comes to tire shopping I'm the most anal
>person on the planet.  Took me a year to choose new tires for my truck!
>
>
>I have a set of NOS 13 x 5.5 chrome reverse rims on the way for my '64
>Monza. After much (much..ask anyone) researching, I'm pretty sure I've
>chosen the Cooper Cobra GT 195/70R 13 tires.  They seem to meet the
>performance requirements I have, I have a local dealer which is a shop
>I normally do business with (!), and I think the white letters willl
>look really groovy with the chrome rims.
>
>Will these tires have any clearance problems? I've posted this on the
>CCF and one person said he had the same size on his early, and had a
>bit of a problem on the left front if I remember right.  If these are
>going to fit marginally, I'll choose another size (they come in several
>appropriate sizes).  I don't want the poor tire guy to order 'em up for
>me, and then find out they're gonna be trouble. 
>
>This car presently has 195/60R 15 tires on 15" Nissan rims on it, with
>no troubles. Which reminds me....these rims will be for sale soon.....
>
>Tim in Bovey
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