Tires

[Craig Fravert]

Does anyone have any tire recommendations for a street driven 67 roadster? I want something that will fit stock wheels and clear the fenders but offer better handling. I would appreciate anyones experience/advice

[George R.]

Re: Tires

Craig:

I've got a set of Coker Red Line Radials on my 67 Coupe. No problems with clearance on stock steel Rally's. Size is P205/75R15, Classic 3/8" Red Line. Ride well and stop well. $137.00 per tire.

Coker tires 1-800-251-6336. They are aware of what tires will fit your car w/out any problems. These tires I have have the name COKER on them not UniRoyal/Firestone etc.

God luck,grr#33570

[Jack Layton #896]

Re: Tires

205x75-15 Michelin narrow white wall. "Sams" for about $65 each. Half the price of Cokers but no red wall. Quality of ride and handling of Michelin tires is generally excellent. Quality of ride and handling of Cokers compared to Michelins -? But for half the price this is a no brainer UNLESS you NEED a red wall tire. Actually, I wanted a red wall tire given the same set of choices but the wallet separates the "wants" from the "needs" and the Michelin name separates the quality factors.

[Duke W.]

real high perf. tires.

If you really want better handling, the only two choices are the GY Eagle GT+4 215/70R-15 H-rated, about $400 a set. The ultimate is the Michelin XWX, same size, V-rated from Coker Tire, the sole US distributor for Michelin vintage tires. They're about $1000 a set.

Your production 6" wheels are adequate width and there should not be any significant interference. Also this size has the same revs/mile as the OEM tires so your speedo and odo accuracy will not be upset.

Duke

[Craig Fravert]

Re: real high perf. tires.

Thanks, that the info I need.

[Jeph South]

Re: V-Rated Tires

Pirelli offers the P4000 Super Touring in 215/75R-15 that's V-rated. Specs are at: http://pirelli.pearlcomm.com/pneumatici/index.htm

[Ed Jennings]

Re: Tires

I used the Michleans also, but turned the whitewalls inside and blacked them out. Look good on repo bolt-ons, ride and handling are excellent. 'Bout $65 ea.

[Jim W.]

Re: Tires

Sorry to come in late but I have to recommend Goodyear Eagle GA Touring. After seeing them on Dave Walters' white L-88 coupe a couple of years ago, I decided they would be right for my Top Flight Retired '67 convertible. I bought P215/65R15's blackwalls and mounted them on my original Kelsey Hayes bolt-ons. What an improvement from those tall 7.75 redlines. Jim #2978