kelsey repo tires fitment in spare tire tub

[Mike M.]

anybody have trouble getting the kelsey repo(goodyear custom super cushion 6.70 x 15) mounted on an original K/O installed in an original unmolested tire tub? mike

[Michael H.]

Re: kelsey repo tires fitment in spare tire tub

Mike,

Are the bolts that hold the lid the correct length for KO wheels ? I believe they make a couple different lengths depends if steel wheels vs KO's.

Mike

[John H.]

Re: kelsey repo tires fitment in spare tire tub

anybody have trouble getting the kelsey repo(goodyear custom super cushion 6.70 x 15) mounted on an original K/O installed in an original unmolested tire tub? mike

Mike -

The DOT requirement for inflation when the tire is still hot out of the mold makes the reproduction tire slightly larger in both cross-section and diameter than an original tire of the same size; that may be contributing to the problem.

[Michael J.]

Re: kelsey repo tires fitment in spare tire tub

That explains why I had to get the longer bolts made for the redlines to make my new Kelsey GY PC's whitewalls (775X15s) in my '67's spare tire tub.

[Mike M.]

Re: kelsey repo tires fitment in spare tire tub

i've got the correct front bolts designed for K/O's. the problem is the diameter of the kelseys is excessive, even when i deflate the tire. mike

[Michael H.]

Re: kelsey repo tires fitment in spare tire tub

i've got the correct front bolts designed for K/O's. the problem is the diameter of the kelseys is excessive, even when i deflate the tire. mike

I kinda figured you did. Years ago they had machines that would shave tires down for racing or if a tire was out of round it would true it up, maybe there's one close to you somewhere.

Mike

[Mike M.]

Re: kelsey repo tires fitment in spare tire tub

no tire shops around here that'll grind down the OD. i'll just mount it on my daily driver, a chevy pickup with a LS3 525 HP crate engine. few burnouts ought to do it. thanks for good suggestion. mike