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TomT/Williamsburg · 04-05-2015, 10:37 AM

You are running wide 5s so you are 16" sized tires regardless. I have purchased and used Austone tires from Universal for the front - they run about $150 each - and use the beads and valve inserts from dynamicbalancing.com to balance my tires. You can also try trailer tires from Carlisle and others to satisfy your rear tires if you are running bigs and littles. I have used up to 235/85-R16s which are around 30" tall and really reduce your RPM at speed. Just something to consider.

That all being said, also look at Diamond back radials as well - they may be able to set you up. For me, spending $1200 for tires for one 500 mile round trip knowing there are other alternatives is something I would do my research on.

Finally, a spare set of rims would also allow you to have a "parade tire setup" and "long distance tire" setup. Just a thought ....

04-05-2015, 10:37 AM	#9
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Radial tires on a Early V8 You are running wide 5s so you are 16" sized tires regardless. I have purchased and used Austone tires from Universal for the front - they run about $150 each - and use the beads and valve inserts from dynamicbalancing.com to balance my tires. You can also try trailer tires from Carlisle and others to satisfy your rear tires if you are running bigs and littles. I have used up to 235/85-R16s which are around 30" tall and really reduce your RPM at speed. Just something to consider. That all being said, also look at Diamond back radials as well - they may be able to set you up. For me, spending $1200 for tires for one 500 mile round trip knowing there are other alternatives is something I would do my research on. Finally, a spare set of rims would also allow you to have a "parade tire setup" and "long distance tire" setup. Just a thought ....