FW: [Chrysler300] Tire size comparison

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on my 66 i have mastercraft 225 70 15 white walls  and my 68 has 225 75
15s 

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From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of Mike
Sent: Tue 5/8/2012 10:45 PM
To: David Schwandt
Cc: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Club
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Tire size comparison


  

Hi Dave, 
Assuming you'd like to have a whitewall, regardless of width of
whitewall, you will probably end up with a 235-75-15. Years ago Goodyear
eagle gts were actually available in a 235-70-15 whitewall, h speed
rated. Unfortunately they aren't available. Stick with something 75
series and you should be able to find a whitewall. If whitewall isn't a
concern then the door opens to other options. A 255-60-15 will look
nice, and be about an inch shorter in diameter (which only drops the car
a half inch) than a 235-75-15. A 275-60-15 in the rear will still fit
the 6" wide road wheel and look nice but you'll need a 235-70-15 on the
front to match diameters and maintain the current rake of the car. Once
you stagger tire sizes like that you can't rotate tires for maximum
life. Probably not a concern as you're not likely putting many miles on
the car. Over the years I've had different wheel and tire combos on my
cars and even have a set of very retro looking 18" centerlines on my K.
I always however miss the whitewalls and original wheelcovers and
ultimately switchback. Back in the mid 90's when it became impossible to
find readily available 14's in whitewalls I built a set of 15" wheels
that accepted my 14" wheelcovers. That was the best of both worlds.
Years later when I met Dan Reitz he liked the idea so much he also built
a set when he converted to disc brakes. I don't recall if the photos and
writeup he posted was on the club website or John Hertig's site but it's
worth looking for if you'd like the option to retain your wheelcovers.
Perhaps he could email you some photos. Hope this helps with your
decision. Mike Laiserin

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