Jeff,
Coker Tire carries a good selection of name brand tires to fit the older
cars. I believe they are located in Tennessee and their number is
800-251-6336. I have a 67 +4 with 15 inch wire wheels and I purchased a
Michelin XZX 165X15 recently.
Call them to get their catalog.
Good luck,
Phil
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Webster [SMTP:carfindr@tiac.net]
> Sent: Friday, March 05, 1999 7:31 PM
> To: Morgans@autox.team.net
> Subject: What Tires?
>
> Hi there,
> A quick introduction as I am new to this list. My name is Jeff and I'm an
> alcoholic.....Oh sorry, wrong list. I'm not an alcoholic, I'm a new Morgan
> owner - having just acquired a 1958 ('57 year build, I think) Plus 4. The
> car will be delivered to me as soon as I have enough money to pay for a
> truck to go and pick it up!
> Anyway, the car has been sitting some time and I believe has 'crossply'
> tires on it, that have flat spots where the car sat on them without air.
> The question is, as I intend to drive the dickens out of the car this
> summer - what size tires fit that model Morgan (it has standard steel
> rims)
> and what would be a good tire to replace them with. I mean do radial tires
> work good on early Morgans or should I just get more crossplys?
>
> Best regards to all,
>
> Jeff
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