Attn. Tire Scientist and/or smart guys

My 1959 Super 88 weight is 4090#.

The inter webs tell me the radial replacement should be P235/75R 14 with Maximum Load Capacity: 1930 pounds at 35 PSI

I believe an acceptable alternate would be P225/75R 14 Max Load Capacity: 1797@35PSI

The car is driven @ highway speeds.

Additional Human & luggage weight max 400#

QUESTIONS:

Do I really need the higher load capacity?

Will there be any significant difference in ride?

Gas Millage?

I appreciate the help/advice as there is about a $300 price difference.

I'm neither a tire scientist or smart guy, but I'm pretty sure your not going to notice a difference unless you plan to drive at the limits - probably not even then. Your speedometer will be about 1mph off.

Sam do you mean posted speed limits?

Or rated tire speed limits?

I meant "limits" of the cars ability not to roll over and "limits" of the driver not to lose control of it. In other words, driving it like you stole it.

I'd go with a 235/60/15. Bigger is always better! [ddd

Sam_Fear said:

I meant "limits" of the cars ability not to roll over and "limits" of the driver not to lose control of it. In other words, driving it like you stole it.

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RUT ROH



Better get bigger tires

Small tires on a big car like the 88, has the look of a fat woman with skinny legs [ddd

Can you even find 14" tire anymore?

Old Iron said:

Small tires on a big car like the 88, has the look of a fat woman with skinny legs [ddd

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Very true!

In this case, the "smaller tires" are 1/2" smaller

dmw56 said:

Can you even find 14" tire anymore?

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It wasn't easy.

I only found two 14" Wide Whites radials in my size: one by BFG that I understand is out sourced in Asia(?) the other is American Classic Tire made in PA.

Had a thought about this set of tires. Odds are very high, I'll never buy a 2nd set for this car. It could take me 10-15 years to put 40K on this set.

I've only owned one car over 6 years, since 1975.

IronRat said:

I've only owned one car over 6 years, since 1975.

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I've owned one of my cars since 1975! [cl

Crap, I was born after 1975...

I would spend the money and get what you want.

dmw56 said:

Can you even find 14" tire anymore?

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not in the wide whites, but i run 14's little/big style. [cl

soltz said:

not in the wide whites…….

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I am and I am not a fan. Some cars like my 88 they are the only choice.



Other cars they might look stupid on. I don't think Wide Whites would look correct on these:








Of course one man's Brilliance is another man's Stupid.

I was just kidding on the 60's on my other post, but you may have to move up to 15" to get the look you're after.

I get it IR. I'm a big fan of WWW, but not on my Olds. They look great on your 88 though!

Coker's American Classic line has a 235/75R14. 277$/per!
https://www.cokertire.com/tires/american-classic-radial-whitewall.html

Took Sam's advice got the bigger tires:



Had a local shop sandblast and powder coat the wheels too.

Super!

Thanks Earthman.

Looks good!