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1970 1600 Tire size question
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:09 am
by sevenmilebridge
I finally have the engine back in and rebuilt but the tires that are on it are dry rotted. What size tire would be the best for this car? The size that was on it is 165 sr 14 .
Re: 1970 1600 Tire size question
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:20 pm
by GeoffM
I have 185/70R-14 on my stock steelies.
Re: 1970 1600 Tire size question
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:39 pm
by sevenmilebridge
I am putting them back on the the steel wheels that have been blasted and painted
Re: 1970 1600 Tire size question
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:27 pm
by 70-1600
Same as Geoff on my refurbished stock steelies after powder coating - 185/70R14 - except the spare, which is 165/65R14. A smidge smaller diameter (22.4" vs 24.2") to clear the mounting screws of the license plate light.
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-jt
Re: 1970 1600 Tire size question
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:40 pm
by Alvin
There are a few options for the stock wheels, both early (4") and late (4.5") wheel widths.
You can also choose blackwall or whitewall
It comes down to your preference.
185/70/14 is very popular. I run these on Sora (Hankook Mileage Plus):
175/75/14 Coker Travelstars
175/70/14
Pirelli Cinturatos 165HR14 (John Baker's)
On a stock wheel:
Finally, there are Bias-Ply tires 165HR14 for show/period style:
Let us know what you find!
Re: 1970 1600 Tire size question
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:30 am
by sevenmilebridge
Wow these roadsters are so beautiful just magnificent machines. Thanks
Re: 1970 1600 Tire size question
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:28 pm
by Gregs672000
sevenmilebridge wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:30 am
Wow these roadsters are so beautiful just magnificent machines. Thanks
For Sure! That red on the '69 is beautiful.
Great pics and info from Alvin... always has the scoop on tires and wheels!
Re: 1970 1600 Tire size question
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:20 pm
by rwmann
195/50R14 Front (and 205/60R14 Rear)