[FC] Corvanatics Digest, Vol 71, Issue 10

[Bruce Gwyther]

Unless you are carrying  heavy loads, the P-rated tires are just fine . 
Greenbriers only weigh about 3100 pounds and that is less than a lot of cars 
that use P-rated tires.  My recomendation is to use 205/75R14 tires. The 
speedometer will be more accurate and the even carry a little heavier load 
rating. I have used them for thirty years and find them to be just right. 
In fact, when I lived in Texas, I carried 2400 pounds from Abilene to 
Houston (350 miles) in my rampside with no trouble at all. When I moved back 
to Utah, I carried 2200 pounds in it with no trouble, either (1500+ miles). 
I currently have multiple FC's and all I use are p205/75R14 Tires..
                                             Bruce Gwyther
                                             Clinton, Utah

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <dan at proseverse.com>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: [FC] Corvanatics Digest, Vol 71, Issue 10


> My '63 Greenbrier is running 195/75R14 LT rated tires. They are noisy. I 
> ended
> up with a hole in the sidewall of one tire and, despite having good tread, 
> need
> to replace all four. I was told that they don't make LT rated tires in 
> that size
> for any price less than $170. So, I'm getting P-rated tires of the same 
> size,
> some Goodyear "off brand". Just wondering if there is anything I should be
> concerned about running my 'brier on something other than LT tires. What 
> would
> be the suggested PSI range for front/rear for optimal handling. Should be 
> a
> smoother run than the current knobby LTs but I also want to be safe and 
> get
> optimal wear.
> Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
>
>
>