Re: [Chrysler300] Help on new tires

[Mark Souders <MRS954@xxxxxxx>]

Rolland,
I put Hancook tires on my 64 300. They are P225-70R14 with about 26 1/2" diameter. The whitewall is 3/4" wide, and they look good on my Magnum 500 wheels. They cost $99.90 each mounted & balanced. They ride well, are very quiet, and have good traction on both wet and dry surfaces. I recently sold the car but kept the wheels & tires.

Regards,
Mark Souders
300H
Mohrsville, PA







-----Original Message-----
From: RWestra@xxxxxxx
To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, Jun 4, 2010 3:28 pm
Subject: [Chrysler300] Help on new tires


Help.  

 am searching for tires for my 300L.  I need 14" radial tires with a 1" 
hitewall equivalent in size to the 8:55 x 14's that were original equipment.  
t appears that this wold be a 225 75 R 14 in a radial.  I want to keep the 
4" wheels to retain the stock factory wheel covers. The choices seem quite 
imited.  I have looked at all the tire sources that I can find and it 
ppears that these are my choices.  

oker has only a 215 75 R 14 that is about a half inch smaller diameter but 
ould carry the load.  It is made by American Classis (I am not familiar 
ith this manufacturer) for $128 each.

iamond Back lists a 215 75 R 14 with the same dimensions as the American 
lassic at Coker but they do not list a manufacturer for $174 each.

iamond Back also lists a 205R 14 (European Radial) that is supposed to be 
 replacement for the 8:00/8:25 tire size.  The aspect ratio, I am told 
ould be 88 instead of 75, which accounts for the slightly larger diameter (27" 
s 26.7") for $196.  

niversal and Lucas both list the 235 75 R 14 by American Classic.  I 
elieve this would fit and would probably be equivalent to a 9:00 x 14. Their 
rice is $225 each.  However, I have heard bad reports about 14" tires larger 
han 215's.  

oes anyone have nay experience with any of these tires?  What would you 
ecommend.  I bought 225 75 R 14's last time (12 to 13 years ago).  They look 
ine but I have had a tread seperation on two of them and even though the 
iles are low the age causes me to fear getting out on the highway at any 
peed.

ll comments would be helpful.  

                                                                           
olland Westra
                                                                           
22 Medford Drive
                                                                           
ockford, IL 61107
                                                                           
145 226 8046



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