I went through the 15" to 16" upgrade last summer. After agonizing for
eons about tire selection, I opted for Pep Boys' Dakotas in 235/85R16
size. I'm quite happy with these tires, which have a moderate tread
pattern and sell for $80.
John
At 01:32 PM 5/2/01, you wrote:
>I finally acquired some !6" wheels for the Milliennium Falcon (1966 S2A
>88). They are the factory 109 type wide ones. I recall several threads
>about tire sizes but since the archives are not presently available here
>goes: What size tires? I think I want the tallest thinnest tires that
>will work. I also think I want to stay with radials since they seem to be
>more forgiving of 35 year old suspensions or for that matter of 61 year
>old suspensions such as my own. Also I think I want a highway tread in
>hopes that it will quiet things down a bit. My question, are 750R16's
>appropriate? They appear to add a couple of inches (cheap overdrive?) and
>don't "look" any wider than my current 235/75R15 mud tires. Any help will
>be appreciated.
>
>Ed Bailey
>Milliennium Falcon
>1966 S2A 88
>(Somewhere in East Tennessee)
John Karlsson
956 Main Street
P.O. Box 1023
Hope Valley, RI 02832
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