Re: [Chrysler300] The tires aren't rolling yet

[Edward Mills Antique Tractors <millserat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Last reference to special high performance Blue Streak tires on 300s 
that I can find is 1960 300F with 9.00-14. The 300G went to 8.00-15 with 
8.20-15 optional and the 300H and 300J had 7.60-15 6 ply. It appears 
that the 300K shows standard 8.50-14 4ply and the 300L shows 8.55-14 
with 8.85-14 optional.

As of January 1 1964 Goodyear Price Lists, the Blue Streak (equipped 
with sidewall valve for optional use with "Captive-air steel-cord safety 
shield") was only made in 3 sizes - 9.00-14 ($100.65 list price), 
7.60-15 ($94.45), and 8.00-15 ($100.65). All were narrow white, 3T Nylon 
cord - plies not specified. 8.50-14 OE Tires listed by Goodyear were 
Custom Super Cushion Rayon which were still available in 4-ply in the 
larger sizes or 4-ply rating (2-ply).

On 11/17/2011 7:19 PM, Rich Barber wrote:
>
> Our 1964 300K ram-engined convertible came shod with 8.50 X 14 bias-ply
> tires with 1-1/16" WSW's. The spec's say just "Rayon". Most of the tires
> on the car are now H78-14's. Does anyone with a K having one or more 
> of the
> original tires provide any additional information on the tires?
> 4-ply/6-ply? Goodyears? Model name of the tire? Special high-performance
> racing tires? Like owners of 1957-60 Chrysler 300's, I've been trying to
> find a suitable radial replacement for the 8.50 x 14 tires---only with the
> narrower WSW.
>
> My question is why the apparent preference for the 235/75R14 size over the
> 225/75R14? Looking at OD's, I find the original 8.50 x 14 has an OD of
> 28.10" (ref. Coker Catalog BFG tire); the P225/75R14 has an OD of 
> 27.62" and
> the P2325/75R14 has an OD of 27.87" (ref Coker catalog Coker Classic and
> American Classic). Is the ¼" greater OD of the 235 important? Other than
> the normal radial bagginess, this only equates to 1/8" lower ride height.
> The 235 also has 0.26" greater tread width and nets over 1.55" wider tread
> width. Certainly, the 8.50's look a little wimpy when viewed head-on---as
> compared to either of the radial tires.
>
> I'm not arguing for one size or the other, just wondering why the apparent
> preference for the 235. If and when Diamond Back starts offering the
> 235/75R14 tires, I'm assuming they will be available in the 1-1/16" WSW.
>
> I've also come up with this P225/75R14 tire:
> http://www.tiremonkey.com/Inventory/El%20Dorado%20-%20Golden%20Fury%20GFT%20
> -%2048%20-%201230099.aspx A call to Tire Monkey resulted in me recording a
> phone inquiry and no response yet.
>
> Your information on the original 1964 tires?
>
> Your preference for 225/75R15 or 235/75R14 size and why?
>
> Am I missing any alternatives?
>
> Facts and opinions always welcome and thanks for either or both.
>
> C300K'ly,
>
> Rich Barber
>
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> <mailto:Chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com>] On
> Behalf Of jean-yves chouinard
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 3:45 PM
> To: 'keboonstra'; Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
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> Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] The tires aren't rolling yet
>
> I can hardly believe there is such a low demand for those 235-75R14 
> that DB
> is not going ahead right now with production of such a tire!! Most 
> American
> cars had 14 inch tires in the early 60's!! That size has to be somewhat
> popular. There seems to be a lot of people waiting for those 14 inch 
> tires,
> I would buy 5 now if they were available, so why the wait??
>
> I was counting on this coming Spring to buy the tires as the car will be
> ready then...now late 2012 before the tires are available??...bummer.
>
> Jean-Yves
>
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> part de keboonstra
> Envoyé : 17 novembre 2011 13:16
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> Objet : [Chrysler300] The tires aren't rolling yet
>
> Hi Gang,
>
> I just talked to Bill Chapman at Diamond Back Tires. I was looking for an
> update on the 235-75R14 tire project. He is focusing on a new 225-75R14 at
> the moment, and in the spring he is moving on to the 235-75R15, and 
> then to
> the 235-75R14 in the fall. His current projection has the 235-75R14
> available "by the end of 2012".
>
> Thought you'd like to know where things stand.
>
> Keith Boonstra
>
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