Re: Tire Choices..

["Gary H." <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I don't know about the tire discoloration, that sounds somewhat like a defective manufacturing issue?

But the 1962 880 with 14 x 5 1/2" wheels used 800-14 tires. The wagon used 850-14 tires on 14 x 6" wheels. 
215/75R14 seems more realistic to me than 195/75-14. 

If you change your mind and want bigger tires the Chrysler 300 used 760-15 which is about 225-75R-15. You'll need the steel wheels and your hubcaps will be no longer usable though. 

Thanks,
Gary H.  

-----Original Message----- 
>Hey guys, my '62 880 is in dire need of many parts, and tires are a
>big one. I want to stick with the stock 14s and whitewalls, but I
>don't like the thin stripes that are on there now. A bunch of guys on
>the HAMB have been buying up these GT Radial Champiros and Runway
>Enduro 75s for many years because they have a wider stripe, and are
>pretty inexpensive. However, people complain of brown spots showing up
>in the stripe, and altho can be cleaned, it will show back up within a
>few days. Any one else have any experience? Links to tires:
>
>http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=37614381.135.31430&typ=D-100489&ranzahl=4&Breite=195&Quer=75&Felge=14&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&Transport=P&dsco=135&sowigan=GAN
>http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=37614381.135.31430&typ=R-124212&ranzahl=4&Breite=195&Quer=75&Felge=14&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&Transport=P&dsco=135&sowigan=GAN
>
>If the links don't work because of the goofy store urls, the site is
>www.tireseasy.com, put in size 195/75-14, you'll see them on the first
>page. Kinda reminds me, is 195/75-14 the correct size for my car? They
>look kinda small on such a big boat! Thanks.
>
>- Dave


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