[Chrysler300] Help on new tires

[RWestra@xxxxxxx]

Help.  
 
I am searching for tires for my 300L.  I need 14" radial tires with a 1" 
whitewall equivalent in size to the 8:55 x 14's that were original equipment.  
It appears that this wold be a 225 75 R 14 in a radial.  I want to keep the 
14" wheels to retain the stock factory wheel covers. The choices seem quite 
limited.  I have looked at all the tire sources that I can find and it 
appears that these are my choices.  
 
Coker has only a 215 75 R 14 that is about a half inch smaller diameter but 
would carry the load.  It is made by American Classis (I am not familiar 
with this manufacturer) for $128 each.
 
Diamond Back lists a 215 75 R 14 with the same dimensions as the American 
Classic at Coker but they do not list a manufacturer for $174 each.
 
Diamond Back also lists a 205R 14 (European Radial) that is supposed to be 
a replacement for the 8:00/8:25 tire size.  The aspect ratio, I am told 
would be 88 instead of 75, which accounts for the slightly larger diameter (27" 
vs 26.7") for $196.  
 
Universal and Lucas both list the 235 75 R 14 by American Classic.  I 
believe this would fit and would probably be equivalent to a 9:00 x 14. Their 
price is $225 each.  However, I have heard bad reports about 14" tires larger 
than 215's.  
 
Does anyone have nay experience with any of these tires?  What would you 
recommend.  I bought 225 75 R 14's last time (12 to 13 years ago).  They look 
fine but I have had a tread seperation on two of them and even though the 
miles are low the age causes me to fear getting out on the highway at any 
speed.
 
All comments would be helpful.  
 
                                                                            
Rolland Westra
                                                                            
922 Medford Drive
                                                                            
Rockford, IL 61107
                                                                            
8145 226 8046
 
 


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