I just went through quite an ordeal buying tires; if anyone tells you that it's getting tough to buy in 14" sizes - they'd be right.
I had quite a decision matrix going with size, whitewall width, availability and price. I was trying to preserve the size I had on there (P225; or - ideally - go up one to P235) and the thinner 5/8" whitewall.
I couldn't do it. I finally compromised by going down in size (P215) and went to the wider 1" whitewall (you can see the difference in the pic below, front tire being "before" and rear tire "after").
After going through a bunch of vintage pictures I was reminded the 1" white wall was actually a bit more authentic, which made it ok in my mind.
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'63 LeMans Convertible
'63 Grand Prix
'65 GTO - original, unrestored, Dad was original owner, 5000 mile Royal Pontiac factory racer
'74 Chevelle - original owner, 9.56 @ 139 mph best
Last edited by Keith Seymore; 01-18-2023 at 12:13 PM.
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