[FC] Wheels

[Vairtec Corporation]

Mike, on my 1963 Rampside I have the currently-available 185-R14 
Continental Vanco 2, a light-truck-rated tire.  Yes, this is essentially 
an 80-series tire, and very close to the correct diameter.  195-R14 
would be an nearly perfect match (a local club member has this size on 
his Greenbrier) but the 195-R14 is no longer available.

It is rated to carry far more than you will ever put in your truck.

I like the fact that it is a modern, capable tire that "looks right" on 
an otherwise stock truck.

If there is a downside, it is that it is a somewhat harsh-riding tire as 
compared to most passenger car tires.

It is available from Tire Rack ($70 or so) but I got mine through a 
local truck tire specialist for a comparable installed price.  I had 
gotten big tires for my motorhome at this same dealer, and he treated me 
well and he thought that the Rampside was cool.  While I appreciate what 
Tire Rack does for us enthusiasts, cultivating a relationship with local 
businesses is a good thing.

You can see how they look on my Rampside here:

http://www.corvair.org/chapters/njace/wedding%20party%2010-3-09%20v3.jpg

And you can see how the discontinued 195-R14 size looks on a Greenbrier 
here:

http://www.corvair.org/chapters/njace/IMG_3940.JPG

--Bob Marlow