tire size..

[widowmakker]

I'm having difficulty determining what size tires were originally on my car.. were there multiple tire sizes on the 70 polara verts..?

 

[LocuMob]

Dave??? He'll be here in a bit to tell you what you had.

 

[Fratzog]

H78-15. J78-15 or L78-15. I have radials on mine 235/75/15.

 

[LocuMob]

Dave??? He'll be here in a bit to tell you what you had.

Or Fred, sorry I forgot you Fred.

 

[widowmakker]

i have radials on mine too but every place i inquire about them tell me those tires are for trucks thank you for clearing that up..

 

[Fratzog]

Here is a large vendor that will have what you need.

https://www.cokertire.com/

 

[polara71]

I either have 235 70s or 75s, not sure off hand



Freds car above

and mine below

 

[Profmopar]

Your build sheet will have the answer (if you have it). Otherwise, your rim sizes will limit the options if you look up the factory options. Of course, a time machine would help; if you find one (a time machine that is), I'd sure like to borrow it.

 

[polara71]

His sheet is toast, mostly eaten toast. You know that piece that is left on the plate at the diner? That is what is left of his build sheet

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

Last time I shook the bushes for narrow W/W P235/75/15 18 months ago I came up with only one Manufacturer still playing in the 15" game: TOYO 105S TO EXTENSA A/S WS @ $96.00 X 4 + labor and sale tax = $478.44 and on your way, Jer

 

[polara71]

I get a lot of compliments on the tires on the convertible photoed above. They are Good years with a nice sidewall appearance. Damn it.........

 

[commando1]

Thats perfect. Shows excellent taste.

 

[polara71]

Now my finger hurts

 

[commando1]

I knew I could make you do it eventually. Just took patience...

 

[330dTA]

Vintage JR78 corresponds to P235/75-15. There are a few brands which still make the whitewall, and summer tread:

- Maxxis (look at below)
- Coker: https://www.cokertire.com/tires/styles/whitewall-tires.html
- Cooper: http://us.coopertire.com/Tires/Passenger/TRENDSETTER-SE.aspx

The big brands have dropped the white walls years ago. Michelin used to make them, too.

 

[ayilar]

Found this thread and thought I'd update the info during a coffee break. As of 2018, Cooper --> Mastercraft:

Update on Cooper 235/75-15 whitewalls.

When I bought my car, the first things I replaced were the tires. After much reading, I got Hankook Optimo H724 | P225/75R15 whitewalls. They match the OEM size and look good. Based on the first 250 miles with them (all in the dry), they ride well and handle well.

 

[Ripinator]

Found this thread and thought I'd update the info during a coffee break. As of 2018, Cooper --> Mastercraft:

Update on Cooper 235/75-15 whitewalls.

When I bought my car, the first things I replaced were the tires. After much reading, I got Hankook Optimo H724 | P225/75R15 whitewalls. They match the OEM size and look good. Based on the first 250 miles with them (all in the dry), they ride well and handle well.

Looks like the marketing department has changed things again:

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-tires/cooper-trendsetter-se/p/27594

Although Discount Tire shows these as 'Out of Stock', it appears WalMart has them.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Cooper-Trendsetter-SE-105S-Tire-P235-75R15/47405913

The Walmart illustration shows a black wall, but the tire is a whitewall.

And if you must, Amazon has them too:

https://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Trend...eywords=cooper+trendsetter+se#customerReviews

 

[73Coupe]

I get a lot of compliments on the tires on the convertible photoed above. They are Good years with a nice sidewall appearance. Damn it.........

Does Goodyear still make a skinny white wall? I thought they discontinued them a while ago...

I think the only "off the shelf" choices these days are Cooper Trendsetter, Toyo Extensa, and Hankook Optimo all in the range of roughly $100 per tire. In addition to the specialty brands - Diamondbacks ($250+), Coker, and American Classic ($150+).

 

[polara71]

Does Goodyear still make a skinny white wall? I thought they discontinued them a while ago...

I think the only "off the shelf" choices these days are Cooper Trendsetter, Toyo Extensa, and Hankook Optimo all in the range of roughly $100 per tire. In addition to the specialty brands - Diamondbacks ($250+), Coker, and American Classic ($150+).

Don't know, I bought those 14 years ago.

 

[73Coupe]

My hopes weren't held high....