MikeRL411 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 I just got the 2010 Coker Tire catalog. A bit pricey but if you want to "concourse" your Datsun like at the JCCS show they offer new tires in the old molds, especially real wide whitewalls. You can get modern tires without the now mandatory inflation, temperature rating and speed marks if you want a 100% original look but safe tires. Try www.coker.com. They have warehouse stores in Chattanooga Tenn and Fresno Calif. If you just want "look good" they have vintage style wheels also. 520-13 or 560-13 wide white walls anyone? Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 I have the stock 13" wheels/hubcaps for my 710.... The tires are 165/13...... with no profile ratio ................ what size whitewalls would look good? Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 I have the stock 13" wheels/hubcaps for my 710.... The tires are 165/13...... with no profile ratio ................ what size whitewalls would look good? Original tires had a 86% tread to sidewall ratio. If you want radials and not bias ply, 165HR13 would look a bit low. 185HR13 would be about right. I use 155/80 Remington white wall radials [probably made by UniRoyal like most house brands] and except for the 5/8 inch wide whitewalls they look original [just don't read the sidewall markings] and mate up with the speedometer calibration. Quote Link to comment
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