On a 1966 with the P92 "Whitewall" tire option, what size was the whitewall? (3/4", 7/8", 1"?) If someone knows the sizes for all the different years please list. (1963-1967) Thanks
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Re: C2Tires: Whitewall size? Duke...
In 66 it was a 5/8 inch whitewall and a 3/8 inch goldline.
I dont know about the other years.
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Re: C2Tires: Whitewall size? Duke...
I still have one of the original tires for my 64. It is a US Royal Safety 800 6.70-15 and the whitewall width is 13/16" and the inside diameter is 18".Comment
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Re: C2Tires: Whitewall size? Duke...
Ken,
The whitewall width on 1963/1964 cars is 1 inch per the judging manual. 1965 whitewall width is 1 inch, goldwall width is 3/8 inch per the judging manual. I don't have the judging manuals for 1966 and 1967 cars handy so I can't quote what the judging manual says for those years, but I would bet it is also 1 inch for whitewalls.
Regards,
James West
Omaha, NE.Comment
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Re: C2Tires: Whitewall size? Duke...
As stated, the whitewall width for each year should be in the applicable AIM. Personally, I prefer blackwalls.
I never saw a Ferrari or Jag or Porsche with whitewalls back in the fifties and sixties, so I figured that real sports cars should have blackwalls.
DukeComment
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Re: C2Tires: Whitewall size? Duke...
I've often wondered about the actual width of the 65-66 gold stripe. It seems the reproduction is too wide at 3/8", especially when compared to an original. If I remember correctly, there was an article in a 65 or 66 "Corvette News" about the new goldline tire option that gave a dimension of 11/32". Seems most reproductions are even wider than their advertised 3/8".Comment
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Re: C2Tires: Whitewall size? Duke...
Also have an original 64 tire (almost new). Just measured -- it's 1 inch, however in certain spots it may be just a little over.Comment
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