Ok so I have a 66 GS, with the 14x6 rally rims, which cleaned up much better than I thought(pic provided). With all the tires available out there I'm pretty lost on size. I am learning as I go here, the car was given to me and I'm working on it on the weekends learning as I go. Currently the car has 205/75 14's on it but I'm fairly certain they are pretty well rotted, And I don't really like the whitewalls even if I could get them clean and they were safe. This will be a weekend cruiser, not a racecar, and I don't want to put redlines on it until I have it fully restored, which may be some time. I'm looking at just getting some cooper cobra white letters? What would be a good size for this rim? Please please specifics and/or links are welcome.
225/70/14 is about the right height and is slightly bulgy or chunky (that's a good thing). Coopers and BFGs are about all that are left for 14s with any sportiness. Patrick
So this would work? https://www.tires-easy.com/225-70-1...aV9dzbC7inC4ejSY0cNjGD9zVBvbNDmZTixoCiPvw_wcB
I think 225s are too wide for a 6" rim. Back in my tyre industry days we'd suggest a 205 for a 6" inch rim.
I put 225/70 14 BFG on my '64 Skylark. 14 x 6 Rally rims. Looks and fits great. Discount Tire has a chart to check max rim and tire size combos. They show rim width 6.0 to 8.0.
If your looking for a cheeper tire that looks good. These I have run on a few cars. Not great tires but they did fine for the price and I never had a issue with them http://www.firestonecompleteautocare.com/tires/brands/primewell/ps860/ PRIMEWELL PS860 225/70R14 40,000 mileage warranty All-Season Tires Load Index: 98 (1653 lbs) Speed Rating: S (112 mph) Sidewall: Raised White Letter View Tire Details $79.99 ea.
I also think the 225/70/14 is too big - I'd recommend the 215/70/14. If you prefer "bigger is better" than the 225/70/14 will still work fine. -Bob
I can only tell you from my experience on 70-72 Buicks that without question 225/70/14 Looks Great and fits on the 14" rims very very nicely. I have bought them and run them so this is not hypothetical. In this chart you will see that the rim size says a 225/70/15 will work on a 6" wide wheel. I used this to figure out the difference from what I believe is the factory size tire for a 70 GS of 245/60/15.
Discount Tire Direct may have a Memorial day sale, might be worth waiting for. Check their eBay sales too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-NEW-225-7...RES-/310901802773?vxp=mtr&hash=item4863310715
Memorial Day sale is on! $75 rebate on a set of 4 tires: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/d...ze.do?sortBy=prca&ar=70&fqs=true&rd=14&cs=225
Ugh, I hate mail in rebates. Seems like IF you ever get it it's 6 months down the road and you are like "what did I get this for?" lol
