[Richard/SIA]

Just got a '68 with two sets of "Keystone" Old School mags.

Money is a little tight after purchase, but the old tires are no good.

Currently has 205/70-14's, they seem a bit small.
I think the rims are 7" or 8" wide.

Want the speedo to be accurate, since red attracts black & white!

Will probably go to 15" later, but for now the cheap way out is to stay with 14".
Will probably sort the best four rims and polish them up.

So, a little taller and as much wider as I can get in 14"?

We have a "Tire Rack" store in Reno, not too far away.
Too bad their on-line store sucks for what I am trying to decide.

 

[Buzz268]

I use TigerPaw CTS's. I think they were around $375 for all 4 of them when I got them but not sure. You can see them here: http://www.elcaminocentral.com/showthread.php?t=50983 mine are 14 in as well.

 

[Keyser Sose]

try a 225/70R14, should fit wheelwells, and be within 2-3 mph on speedo

old scool size would be a G or H R70-14

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[69 SS396]

I have Cooper Cobra radial GTs. P225/70r14 on stock ralley wheels.

Fits the wheel wells perfect.

According to my GPS the speedo is right on.

Wont pull 1g on the skid pad though.:dontknow:

 

[80v6]

Keystones.

Any change in tire diameter will change speedo reading. Pictures please.

 

[elco lover]

just gotta say radial t/a all the way.

 

[rnhart3]

X2....BFG Radial T/A's....

 

[Richard/SIA]

As it sits now, a bit rough.

Looks like I will be polishing and using these wheels for now.

Current tires are 205/70-14, a bit small.

 

[Denis 68]

My 68 has the SS 14x7" wheels.
I have 245/60/14's
back in the day there were severl choices in 14" now you pretty much limited to BFG's or a Hoosier tire in that size range. About 155.00 to 200.00 respectively.
I just couldn't justify sticking with a 14" wheel, so now the search is on for some 15X10 Draglites with 5.5" of bs and a 295/50/15 M/T ET Street Radial. :banana:

 

[Rockyroad]

Thanks for the tip on the Hoosiers. It is really tough to find a decent sized 14" tire in my area.

 

[centex396]

X2....BFG Radial T/A's....

Just put these on the Wifes gold car.
BFGs 235/70 on 14" Crager S/S 7" wide mags.
Hard to find tho, had to order them.

 

[SINISTER]

14's Are a bad idea..if you get a flat, dont expect any tire shop to have anything to fit the car...too many headaches, and the extreme prices make it a bad investment.

 

[HKDUP87]

TIRE RACK.



http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=225/&ratio=70&diameter=14


BFGoodrich Radial T/A

Performance All-Season





Warranty Rating


Size: P225/70R14
Sidewall Style: Raised White Letters
Serv. Desc: 98S

UTQG:


400 A B
Price: $117.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock

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BFGoodrich Radial T/A

Performance All-Season



Consumer Rating




Size: P245/60R14
Sidewall Style: Raised White Letters
Serv. Desc: 98S

UTQG:


400 A B
Price: $141.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock

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Size: P235/60R14
Sidewall Style: Raised White Letters
Serv. Desc: 96S

UTQG:


400 A B
Price: $125.00 (each)