C2- 1963 tires suggestions

[Michael S.]

I need to put white wall radials on my newly acquired SWC. Appears as if the correct size is P205-75R-15. I have been told that 215 will not fit due to clearance issues. Am I correct ? It seems like the only options are Diamond Back Classics or Tire Rack. Coker has red line and gold line only. Am I missing a white wall radial supplier ?

[KEN BUTCHER]

Re: C2- 1963 tires suggestions

Hi Mike,
I might of found what your looking for. Michelin makes a nice thin white-wall, about 1/4" to 3/8". They use them on cadillacs. The sizes come in 205-65-15, 205-70-15, 215-70-15, and it's called Michelin SYMMETRY. FYI, my cousin has a 64' and he has the 7" ralley wheel with 215-70-15 on all 4's. Hope this helps.

Ken.

[Wayne P.]

Re: C2- 1963 tires suggestions

Check some of your local tire stores. There are several of the cheaper radials that come in whitewalls with approximately the correct whitewall width. They'll last forever the way we drive these old cars.

[Jack U.]

Re: C2- 1963 tires suggestions

I like the Goodyear Regattas on my '63 SWC.

[Dan H.]

Re: C2- 1963 tires suggestions

Coker has a 1" classic style radial in the size you were looking for in addition to their red/goldline tires. Haven't tried any yet, sure sick of the 6.70 x 15's for driving!
Dan

[Michael S.]

Re: C2- 1963 tires suggestions

Thanks for the help.

One final question. Are the correct rims 15 X 5 or 15 X 5 1/2 ?

[Tracy C.]

Re: C2- 1963 tires suggestions

15 X 5 1/2

Correct 63/4 rims are kinda salty if you can find 'em

tc