P225/75R14 Tires

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I need tires for my 1968 Newport Chrysler. What vendors sell P225/75R14 tires with a narrow white wall? I could not find any on the Internet. Thanks!
 
I found them at the Tire Rack website in Hankook brand Kinergy ST. They list both BW and WW in that size.

The website is www.tirerack.com . This link might not work, so input the address manually.

Enjoy!
CBODY67
 
I found them at the Tire Rack website in Hankook brand Kinergy ST. They list both BW and WW in that size.

The website is www.tirerack.com . This link might not work, so input the address manually.

Enjoy!
CBODY67
I called Tire Rack. These tires are no longer made as of January 2024. They did not have any 14" available.
 
I called Tire Rack. These tires are no longer made as of January 2024. They did not have any 14" available.
When I was looking at them several days ago, on their website, the WW "noted" "In Stock". Interesting, as it seems they are still in the Hankook catalog, but seem to be "unobtainium" when anybody asks for them. Nexen is another brand to look at. From that, some Viet Namese brands.
 
I need tires for my 1968 Newport Chrysler. What vendors sell P225/75R14 tires with a narrow white wall? I could not find any on the Internet. Thanks!
I went through this last year and didn't find anything reasonably priced. I ended up buying black wall 215-75R14 Hancooks from Amazon and then found and bought some slightly used white wall versions of the same tire. (BTW, I still have those almost new black wall 215-75R14 tires and would make a great deal for someone.)

Here's what I've learned.... Stay away from Coker tire. They have a really bad reputation for selling junk, then not standing behind that junk. Diamond Back tires does have a much better reputation but they were over my budget. Auburn Premium - 15 Inch White Wall Tires - Classic Car Tires They do have that tire size, but it looks like the narrow white wall would be special order.

I was thinking of using these on my black walls, but found my WW tires first. White Wall for ANY TIRE | TIRE STICKERS No idea if they work or not, but it looks like it might.

As much as I hate to say it, the real solution is to start looking at 15" options.
 
To me, one issue with Coker is that Corky sold the business a couple of years ago. Yes, they did expand their offerings, but apparently quality control is not what it needs to be. Especially as they used to build a lot of what they sold inhouse. Far too expensive for any vehicle which will see daily use!

Diamond Back gets closer, with their vulcanized whitewalls onto blackwall tires. Still too expensive, but better. Have to watch for seasonal sales!

Just like the 14" sizes which used to be on vehicles "everywhere", the 15" sizes are starting to be the same way. But for someone doing an OEM-correct car, 15" might not be a good option, as to judging issues. Which might mean some repro Magnum500s in 15" and "some" kind of tires to fit them.

Even if other repro tire vendors are used, $$$ will still be there. Plus them being bias-ply rather than radial.

MANY decisions!
CBODY67
 
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