Tire recommendation

[64studeavanti]

I plan on driving one of the Avantis to South Bend for the International. About a 1200 mile trip one way. I will need new tires. I have been using BFG 205/75R15 on Magnum 500 wheels. Tires in that size seem to be hard to come by. I found American Classic radials from Coker in 670R15 that look pretty good albeit a bit pricey. The good thing about these is that they will fit the stock wheels as well as the spare tire well. The 205/75 do not.

Any source for 205/75 or other recommended size? I would like to use some stock looking wheels instead of the Magnums.

Open to suggestions.

[paul shuffleburg]

I put 205/75s Cooper Trendsetter white walls on my 63.

[64studeavanti]

Came up empty on Coopers. Do you have a source? Found some Kumhos and Hankooks though. Much less expensive than the Cokers. Still have the problem of fitting in the spare tire well.

[64studeavanti]

Spoke too soon. Looks like Walmart has Cooper trendsetters in 205/75x15.

[64studeavanti]

Bit the bullet and ordered the Coker 670R15s. Unfortunately, they are backordered.  Hope to get them in time.

 

Now to find some wheels.  I have about a dozen 63/64 Avanti wheels. Hopefully, I can find 5 good ones. Otherwise, I do have a 78 Avanti parts car and could use those wheels.  If all else fails, I hope to be able to purchase new.

Edited February 8, 2022 by 64studeavanti