1962 Whitewall Size
04-01-2016, 01:49 PM
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1962 Whitewall Size
What would have been the width of a whitewall on a '62 Corvette? Did all new Corvettes come with whitewall tires in that year?
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04-01-2016, 02:08 PM
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No, whitewall tires were not standard on 1962 Corvettes. Cars that were ordered with them received tires from different suppliers, ranging (as abdo said above) from approximately 7/8" to a little over 1-1/16". These "narrow" whitewalls replaced the optional "old school" wide whitewalls the 1961 Corvette offered. I fitted my 1962 with tires with an approximate;y 1.3" whitewall . . . just the look I was going for. 
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All above is correct.. 62's had the first "skinny" whitewalls.. and whitewall tires were an upgrade option (shown on the sticker) on Vettes from that era.
04-01-2016, 02:47 PM
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Thanks. Coker has some radials in the correct size and correct whitewall (1") for about $150 each. Vendor Zip has some for about the same. Not sure of the manufacturer. I have some Diamondbacks on a '67 442 and a '65 Corvette coupe I own. I think Michelin made those. Any problems buying Coker tires for a vehicle that is going to be driven some?
04-02-2016, 10:39 AM
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Thanks. Coker has some radials in the correct size and correct whitewall (1") for about $150 each. Vendor Zip has some for about the same. Not sure of the manufacturer. I have some Diamondbacks on a '67 442 and a '65 Corvette coupe I own. I think Michelin made those. Any problems buying Coker tires for a vehicle that is going to be driven some?
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