Tires for 1973 Imperial

[ANDRE LEITE DE BARROS]

Hi all,

I need to buy new whitewall tires for my 1973 Imperial. As similar as possible to the original ones (if possible).

The correct size is considering a modern radial tire is 195/75R15, correct ?

Any sugestions ? I couldn´t find any traditional brand (BF, Firestone, etc...) in this size...

Thanks

Andre

 

[Mr C]

Closest modern tire size is 235 75 R15...try and get extra load (109T) for that big ole girl...

 

[ANDRE LEITE DE BARROS]

Closest modern tire size is 235 75 R15...try and get extra load (109T) for that big ole girl...

Thanks a lot !!!

 

[CBODY67]

The "problem" is that many now term that size a "SUV" tire. Many are in white letters with no whitewalls, per se.

The only way to get a custom (i.e., similar to what came on it) might be from Diamondback Classics tire company. They fuse the whitewall onto an existing tire sidewall. For a price, but considering they use recent-production tires rather than "repro" tires, the price can be worth it.

On the other hand, a normal .75" whitewall will be fine for the car. Double-stripes and such are extinct, except possibly by the Diamondback company. Hankook, Nexen, and some other Chinese or VietNamese brands should be available in the P235/75R-15 whitewall size.

Just some thoughts,
CBODY67

 

[Wile E Coyote]

Thanks a lot !!!

I have 235/75/15s on my 72 Imperial.

 

[Boydsdodge]

I have purchased two sets of the Nexen Npriz AH5 235/75r15 White walls. Very good tire at a good price with the correct load rating.

 

[Daly]

I went with a 235/70r15 over the 75 series on my 73 Newport.
I found there were more passenger car tire options In s 70 series. Most of the in stock 75 series tires were LT (light truck) tires. I also find the 70 series fit my car better (looked better).

 

[crv]

Diamondback offers a double stripe whitewall, listed as a Cadillac design, but close to the optional design that could be had on the '73 Imperial:

Diamondback Cadillac tyre, wider whitewall, $US309-$319: Cadillac Specialty Wall Designs - Custom 15 Inch White Wall Tires

 

[marko]

do not buy Vogues, they turn brown......................

 

[Darby]

do not buy Vogues, they turn brown......................

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The brown may be from age, was the tire made before 1019 (10th week of 2019). I thought the white (side wall or letters) held up pretty well until the the tires aged out (6 years).

 

[Joerg]

This is how the "Cadillac Style" twin whitewalls from Diamondback look on my 73 LeBaron: