DennyZ Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I want to install wide white radials on my '41 Packard Clipper and I'm somewhat perplexed as to what size to order. The original tires were 7.00 X 15. The modern P225/75R15's seem to be the correct height, but are a lot wider. Are there any WWR's on the market that would match the old size better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper47 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Denny, If you insist on having wide whitewalls Diamondback Tire offers them in 700-15. They are Yokohama radial truck tires but are the correct width and diameter. Toyo and Yokohama both make 7.00-15 radial tires in blackwall but they also have raised lettering "TOYO" or "YOKOHAMA" on the side wall that somehow would look odd on a 1941 Packard. Diamondback offers these in blackwall with the lettering removed.Bridgestone recently discontinued the size as has Michelin but these were blackwall also. I personally prefer my Clipper with blackwall tires but that is a personal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennyZ Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 I know, I know, I've heard it before, but I think this great loking car needs a dressed-up wheel to really set it off. Thanks for the tip. I've bought tires from those folks before, but didn't see the 700's on their website. I looked again and found them posted with the "new products". $209 each for the 3 1/2 in white wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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