1963 Whitewall Tires

[steve0202]

What is the correct width of the whitewall on the whitewall tires that came new from the factory for 1963?

I'm thinking 1", but old pics that I have seen look like it's wider?

Kelsey Tire has the 670/15 Custom Super Cushion with 1" w/w that looks factory correct.

 

[JohnZ]

What is the correct width of the whitewall on the whitewall tires that came new from the factory for 1963?

I'm thinking 1", but old pics that I have seen look like it's wider?

Kelsey Tire has the 670/15 Custom Super Cushion with 1" w/w that looks factory correct.

The whitewall on 63's was 1" wide; Kelsey makes the most accurate reproduction (Custom Super Cushion), licensed by Goodyear.

If you're going to drive the car and want to enjoy it, the LAST thing you want on it is 6.70-15 bias-ply tires.

 

[steve0202]

Re:63 tires

The whitewall on 63's was 1" wide; Kelsey makes the most accurate reproduction (Custom Super Cushion), licensed by Goodyear.

If you're going to drive the car and want to enjoy it, the LAST thing you want on it is 6.70-15 bias-ply tires.

Thanks John

 

[63split]

John (or anyone else) - instead of the Custom Super Cushions (bias ply), what would you recommend in a whitewall radial for a somewhat authentic look on a 63?

 

[JohnZ]

John (or anyone else) - instead of the Custom Super Cushions (bias ply), what would you recommend in a whitewall radial for a somewhat authentic look on a 63?

There are a number of current 205/75-15 whitewall radials out there from Michelin, Goodyear, Firestone, and others; they look good, and will work fine on stock rims with no rubbing issues.

 

[63split]

Thanks John.