Looking For A 15" Modern Radial Tire

[philipswanson]

Originally Posted by 40cpe

The LT designation is for "light truck". Maybe just fine for your wagon, but is probably a little stiffer than a passenger tire.

I wouldn't hesitate to run a 215 tire on a 5" rim.

You can control stiffness with inflation pressures to a degree.

[philipswanson]

Coker and Diamondback are WAY overpriced IMHO. And who knows who made them. Probably Chinese. That's why I went to 15" wheels so I could avoid them.

[34pickup]

Coker has their own manufacturing plant in Chattanooga Tn. I took a tour there and saw it, they aren't Chinese. But...that doesn't mean they aren't expensive.

[rotorwrench]

Most of the Coker radials have white walls. I don't know about Diamondback. A light truck tire should be fine for an older car. Just use an appropriate tire pressure. The odd sizes for better mileage are more expensive than common sizes. I've found that Discount tire usually has to order them for you since they don't sell a lot of them.

[philipswanson]

[QUOTE=rotorwrench; I've found that Discount tire usually has to order them for you since they don't sell a lot of them.[/QUOTE]

True but Discount can usually get them within days.

[TJ]

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I use Cooper 235X75 tires on the rear. The same height as the stock 600X16. Take a look at the Cooper Trendsetters. In the past I mounted the 235s on 5" wide wheels.

[philipswanson]

Originally Posted by TJ

I use Cooper 235X75 tires on the rear. The same height as the stock 600X16. Take a look at the Cooper Trendsetters. In the past I mounted the 235s on 5" wide wheels.

I also plan to go with the Cooper Trendsetter SE but in the 225/75r/15 size. What I like is the nice clean sidewalls without allot of trash on them. The 225 size is even closer to the 600/16 tire than the 235. It's only 1/4" difference in height from the 600/16 tire. The 600/16 tire is 28.56" in diameter. The P225/75R/15 tire is 28.30" in diameter. I am planning to use these on all 4 wheels on my 40 wagon. And they are only $65 a piece instead of spending over $200 each at Diamondback or Coker and no doubt a better tire. Thanks!

[TJ]

Originally Posted by philipswanson

I also plan to go with the Cooper Trendsetter SE but in the 225/75r/15 size. What I like is the nice clean sidewalls without allot of trash on them. The 225 size is even closer to the 600/16 tire than the 235. It's only 1/4" difference in height from the 600/16 tire. The 600/16 tire is 28.56" in diameter. The P225/75R/15 tire is 28.30" in diameter. I am planning to use these on all 4 wheels on my 40 wagon. And they are only $65 a piece instead of spending over $200 each at Diamondback or Coker and no doubt a better tire. Thanks!

You'll like the Coopers. Ride and drive excellent

[fordor41]

I put Cooper Trendsetters on my '41 (205/75/15 and 235/75/15). Terrible. the 235's treads were wavy but they replaced them. the 205'5 in front would never balance correctly.

[Tinker]

with 65 wheels/rims you can run most anything. Really.


Tires can be important to the look or idea you are presenting.



I'd ask, what do you want to see or project??


Lots of options.






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[bssmnbll]

RalphG, that black and white pic took me back for a moment. I thought it was a pic of Cody Wyoming, a few years ago.

[flathead 53]

I am running cooper tires on 15" vintique wheels on my 53 f-100, black walls 215R -75 front and 235R-75 rear they look great $80.00 per tire.

[philipswanson]

Originally Posted by fordor41

I put Cooper Trendsetters on my '41 (205/75/15 and 235/75/15). Terrible. the 235's treads were wavy but they replaced them. the 205'5 in front would never balance correctly.

Can't be any worse than those Corkers.

[philipswanson]

Originally Posted by john in illinois

Tire Rack is a good resource for tire information,picture of tires,etc.

John

But not a good source to buy tires from. They are often over a year old by the time you get them. By the time you pay for mounting, shipping etc. you are way over what it would cost at Discount Tire.

[TJ]

I have always found it best to deal with a local tire store. If you have a problem they will take care of it.

[philipswanson]

Originally Posted by Tinker

with 65 wheels/rims you can run most anything. Really.

Tires can be important to the look or idea you are presenting.

I'd ask, what do you want to see or project??

Lots of options.

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Not presenting anything. A mostly all original car with some mods to improve drivability.

[Tinker]

TJ has a good suggestion then.

[philipswanson]

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[Tinker]

Originally Posted by philipswanson

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Local tire shop. If directed to me.

[tubman]

I've had excellent service and prices from "TireRack.com". On the off chance that there is a problem, getting it corrected is a little more complicated, but I've never beed disappointed.