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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 10:56 PM
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I have inherited a 1973 stingray and need to get tires for it. The tires on it now are P245/60/R15. I think they are the original tires. I need to replace them so that i can get it loaded and ready to restore. Any help is appreciated.



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They don't look original.

If you want the stock look give these guys a look.
http://www.dbtires.com/index.html

Otherwise BF Goodrich or Cooper tires.
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P225-70R/15 is the closest size to the original tires that came from the factory. I have Goodrich T/A 's on miy 73 and am happy with the performance and look.

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They aren't original.

Will they hold air long enough to load it on a trailer?
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Hey all,
Thanks for the info, i will look into the website to look at the tires. Bashcraft, 2 will hold air, 1 won't and the other is shredded completly. I don't mind buying them now, I will need them eventually any way.
Thanks again everyone for your input.
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Originally Posted by rmeman75
Hey all,
Thanks for the info, i will look into the website to look at the tires. Bashcraft, 2 will hold air, 1 won't and the other is shredded completly. I don't mind buying them now, I will need them eventually any way.
Thanks again everyone for your input.
If it were me, I'd find some old used tires to put on it and buy new ones when I'm ready to drive it.
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