[Chrysler300] 1960 Tire Info

[Edward Mills Antique Tractors <millserat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

OK - I dug out Original BFG Engineering Data Book from 1960. Following 
are for Deluxe Silvertown (Rayon cord bias not belted) original 
equipment tires. Goodrich and Goodyear were the only 2 brands used on 
all 4 major manufacturers (Chrysler, Ford, GM, and American Motors). The 
dimension that controls height is the Static Loaded Radius. Radials have 
a bit more squat so for a given diameter (which controls revolutions per 
mile) the Static Loaded Radius would be less on a radial than a bias 
tire. And as noted previously, Static Loaded Radius is a function of 
both inflation and load - but here is the data for standard 24 psi 
inflation. Load is not specified per se, but Max Load is adjacent 
column. If someone has a nice web site to post this I will be glad to 
scan whole page and send it to them. I also have data sheet for the 
Silvertown 125 which was a rare item used for high speed including 
police - may have been applicable to very high performance like Letter 
cars but honestly I never saw one - they are slightly shorter for same size.

8.50-14  Dia 28.30 in Section width 7.86 in on 5.5 in rim or 8.06 in on 
6.0 in rim Static Loaded Radius 13.07 in Max Load 1265 pounds (4 ply) or 
1385 pounds (6 ply)

9.00-14  Dia 28.80 in Section width 8.25 in on 6.0 in rim or 8.45 in on 
6.5 in rim Static Loaded Radius 13.26 in Max Load 1355 pounds (4 ply)

9.50-14  Dia 29.50 in Section width 8.80 in on 6.5 in rim or 9.00 in on 
7.0 in rim Static Loaded Radius 13.50 in Max Load 1465 pounds (4 ply)


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