Author Topic: White Wall Tire suggestions  (Read 4992 times)

BaronYoungman

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White Wall Tire suggestions
« on: June 24, 2008, 13:18:59 »
I see Tire rack has no 185/80/r14 or 195 70/r14 with white walls...where are people getting white walls from?
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Richard Madison

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Re: White Wall Tire suggestions
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2008, 13:46:30 »
Not sure if you want to go to a 205 70 x 14 but Cooper Tire has two choices in this size with whitewalls. A number of these cars are running on 205's.

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Re: White Wall Tire suggestions
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2008, 17:20:45 »
Have a look at this website:

http://www.widewhitewalltires.com/index.htm

I will be getting a set for my 230SL (these are sold in Australia as well).

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Re: White Wall Tire suggestions
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2008, 17:46:53 »
Coker Tire.  See the topic "Tire Nirvana."
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Re: White Wall Tire suggestions
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2008, 21:07:08 »
195/75/14 is another size you should consder.