RKC
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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!
P225/75R14 Tires
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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
The website is www.tirerack.com . This link might not work, so input the address manually.
Enjoy!
CBODY67
RKC
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I called Tire Rack. These tires are no longer made as of January 2024. They did not have any 14" available.
GregG48203
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Summit Racing might have something available in that size; otherwise, Coker Tire certainly will have something.
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 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, $$$ will still be there. Plus them being bias-ply rather than radial.
MANY decisions!
CBODY67
Diamond Back gets closer, with their vulcanized whitewalls onto blackwall tires. Still too expensive, but better. Have to watch for seasonal sales!
Just like the 14" sizes which used to be on vehicles "everywhere", the 15" sizes are starting to be the same way. But for someone doing an OEM-correct car, 15" might not be a good option, as to judging issues. Which might mean some repro Magnum500s in 15" and "some" kind of tires to fit them.
Even if other repro tire vendors are used, $$$ will still be there. Plus them being bias-ply rather than radial.
MANY decisions!
CBODY67
For any of these, white-wall status (yes/no) is unknown, and actual availability is unknown (but maybe yes if ebay listings are valid)
225-70-14
- Kinergy ST ($112)
- Kinergy ST offered on ebay in this size ($463 for set of 4)
- General Altimax RT43 ($126)
- General Altimax RT45 ($131)
- Cooper Radial GT ($143)
- BF Goodrich Radial T/A ($180)
215-75-14
- Hankook Kinergy ST ($98)
- Kinergy on ebay is available, single or set of 4
- Maxxis M8008 ST Radial ($122) trailer tire
- Hankook Vantra ($136) trailer tire
- Goodyear Endurance ($181) trailer tire
225-75-14
- probably not going to find any, some possible:
- Kontio Whitepaw Classic (ebay, $262) wide white wall
- Cooper Trandsetter SE
Do you know your rim width? If 5.5" I wouldn't go with anything wider than 215. If 6 or 6.5 inch then you're good for 225.
Sadly, yes, I agree that 15" tires are fast becoming the only logical choice, but it requires a new set of rims and covers.
I guess I was lucky to pick up a set of the Kinergy 215-75-14 a couple years ago. I'm only now getting around to mounting them to a set of (I believe) period-correct magnums. Here's how it compares to a G78-14 Uniroyal Fastrack:
225-70-14
- Kinergy ST ($112)
- Kinergy ST offered on ebay in this size ($463 for set of 4)
- General Altimax RT43 ($126)
- General Altimax RT45 ($131)
- Cooper Radial GT ($143)
- BF Goodrich Radial T/A ($180)
215-75-14
- Hankook Kinergy ST ($98)
- Kinergy on ebay is available, single or set of 4
- Maxxis M8008 ST Radial ($122) trailer tire
- Hankook Vantra ($136) trailer tire
- Goodyear Endurance ($181) trailer tire
225-75-14
- probably not going to find any, some possible:
- Kontio Whitepaw Classic (ebay, $262) wide white wall
- Cooper Trandsetter SE
Do you know your rim width? If 5.5" I wouldn't go with anything wider than 215. If 6 or 6.5 inch then you're good for 225.
Sadly, yes, I agree that 15" tires are fast becoming the only logical choice, but it requires a new set of rims and covers.
I guess I was lucky to pick up a set of the Kinergy 215-75-14 a couple years ago. I'm only now getting around to mounting them to a set of (I believe) period-correct magnums. Here's how it compares to a G78-14 Uniroyal Fastrack:
RKC
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Summit Racing only has the wide white wall. It looks like a Coker.
Trailer tires are designed as such, not for a car or pickup truck. Which is why their tread design is what it is. Not designed to be on a steering axle, which can also affect how things are placed internally. Not to say they couldn't be, which is why they are designated "trailer tire" so people would NOT put them on a steering axle.
polara66hardtop
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I installed the Vercelli 215/75-14 WW, (made in Thailand) and the car (69 Coronet) drives like they did in the 70's. I have no complaints so far.
under 98 bucks to your door.I also bought 215/70-14 but I don't care for the low profile look.
under 98 bucks to your door.I also bought 215/70-14 but I don't care for the low profile look.
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