The original spare in the trunk of my '56 has a 2&7/8ths inch white wall. The
reproduction tires that I have on the ground are a full 3 inches and they look
fine.
Paul
In a message dated 3/26/2004 2:31:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, JCantor791
writes:
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> John,
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> I'm not sure exactly what the factory width was however I just put 3" whites
> on my Sedan and it looks very good. I went with Goodyear Regatta 2's
> customized by Diamond Back Classics and was very pleased with the entire
>process. If
> you have any question on tire sources, types, etc let me know.
>
> Jeff
> '56 Sedan
> Trenton, NJ
>
>
> From: Johnemory@xxxxxxx
>
> Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 11:39:31 EST
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> Subject: IML: whitewall width
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> Hi all:
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> I lurk a lot and don't respond much, but I have a question about whitewall
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> width.
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> Blacat, my '56 4d Southampton needs new tires. I have 2-1/4 inch wides on
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> now. What width did the '56s come with when new?
>
>
> John
>
> Santa Fe
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