Re: IML: 60 OEM tire supplier?

[Kenyon Wills <imperialist1960@xxxxxxxxx>]

http://imperialclub.com/Yr/1960/Brochure/Pages10-11.jpg

Pictured in the catalog are the goodyear tires.

http://imperialclub.com/Yr/1960/Brochure/Page21.jpg

There is an option for Nylon (not Rayon) tires, so I'm
betting that there was an alternate (Silvertown?)
available.

Virtually any 9x15 bias-ply tire will look correct,
run your speedo properly, ride in a way that is
harmonious with your suspension design, and only a
handfull of people (mostly here on the IML) will know
the difference if you take a walk on the wild side and
skip the Firestones.

The Silvertown with the smaller white wall is my
preference.  I like the small ribs on the outer edge
better than the smooth sides of the Firestones, which
set the tires apart visually and look significantly
different from a radial, even at a glance.

Coker offers both, if I am not mistaken.


-K

"Just say NO to radials for your 66 or older american
car"




--- Clay Smith <imperialman67@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>  The original spare in my 60 is a B.F.Goodrich
> Silvertown.
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: randalpark@xxxxxxx 
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>   Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 1:16 PM
>   Subject: Re: IML: 60 OEM tire supplier?
> 
> 
>   The original spare in my mother's 1960 Imperial is
> a Goodyear Double Eagle.
> 
>   Paul W. 
> 
>    
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: tkwillson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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>   Sent: Tue, 26 Dec 2006 5:47 PM
>   Subject: IML: 60 OEM tire supplier?
> 
> 
>   I would like to know what company made the factory
> installed tires for the 60 Imperial? 
>   Thanks 
>   Tom 
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