Yet another tires thread/question.
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Yet another tires thread/question.
Sorry guys, I've searched through the threads but got a little overwhelmed with the info on wheels and tires. I'm putting fresh paint on my truck next week and want to add new rubber as well.
I have the original wheels, but looks like hubcaps from a pontiac or something! I'm planning on painting the rims white and ordered the bottle cap hub caps..
My question is about tires. I need to get new tires and want white walls. I know it's not neccessarily original, but man, I love that look. Wanting nice thick white walls!
I have manual steering though and don't want wide wheels that make steering a daily workout..
Can anyone suggest a good tire size that's ridiculously skinny, but also not to wide for my manual steering and perhaps vendor where I can order a new set of white walls for my old girl?
THanks,
Matt
I have the original wheels, but looks like hubcaps from a pontiac or something! I'm planning on painting the rims white and ordered the bottle cap hub caps..
My question is about tires. I need to get new tires and want white walls. I know it's not neccessarily original, but man, I love that look. Wanting nice thick white walls!
I have manual steering though and don't want wide wheels that make steering a daily workout..
Can anyone suggest a good tire size that's ridiculously skinny, but also not to wide for my manual steering and perhaps vendor where I can order a new set of white walls for my old girl?
THanks,
Matt
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Originally was about a 7.75x 15 tire. Not too wide a whitewall, especially if you are running white wheels. Probably like this '64.
Note the Divco milk truck out on it's daily deliveries in the far background!
Note the Divco milk truck out on it's daily deliveries in the far background!
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Yeah, I was thinking about the white wall, white wheel thing also. Maybe I should go with the turqoise (however it's spelled) wheels, chrome cap, white wall tires.. hmmm.
Thanks for the size help. I think those look perfect for what I want.
Thanks for the size help. I think those look perfect for what I want.
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I thought about whitewalls, But I'm too cheap.... There is a company here in Chattanooga that's got all kinds of great tires for older vehicles-
Coker Tire - Your Source for Antique Tires and Wheels
I thought about these- with 1.3" whitewalls-
American Classic 1.3 Inch Whitewall - 215/75R15
But, I can use that money for other, more pressing projects!
Coker Tire - Your Source for Antique Tires and Wheels
I thought about these- with 1.3" whitewalls-
American Classic 1.3 Inch Whitewall - 215/75R15
But, I can use that money for other, more pressing projects!
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