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  • tristanaldrich
    Low Range
    • Apr 2012
    • 14

    tires??

    I am looking to put new tires on my 1965 IIa and am having all sorts of difficulty finding any at the local tire shops!! does anyone have any idea of the modern code eqivilent and also where to start looking??
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    Tristan Aldrich
    SPY 1965 IIA truck cab
    Dozy 1965 IIA rag top
    1963 IIA forward control
  • kwells
    Low Range
    • Oct 2012
    • 54

    #2
    the size is 235/85 R16

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    • SafeAirOne
      Overdrive
      • Apr 2008
      • 3435

      #3
      Originally posted by kwells
      the size is 235/85 R16
      Every tire shop in the country sells 235-85-16s. Not sure why you'd be having any difficulty finding them.
      --Mark

      1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel

      0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
      (9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).

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      • tristanaldrich
        Low Range
        • Apr 2012
        • 14

        #4
        I have no idea either, but they are giving me the run around!! I will go back to them this afternoon and give them this size and see what they say this time!!

        Thanx loads
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        Tristan Aldrich
        SPY 1965 IIA truck cab
        Dozy 1965 IIA rag top
        1963 IIA forward control

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        • SafeAirOne
          Overdrive
          • Apr 2008
          • 3435

          #5
          Oh, wait...I was confused. I thought YOU said they couldn't find 235-85-16s. They'll probably NOT be able to find 750x16s but kwells is rignt, 235 85-16 is the closest COMMON tire size to it. There might be an even closer UNCOMMON size, but why bother...

          If you want to stick to 750x16 bias ply tires, there are these out there: https://www.universaltire.com/truck-...r-traxion.html

          and in a 700x16 there are these: http://www.nebraskatire.com/hot_deal..._hot_deals.htm
          --Mark

          1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel

          0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
          (9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).

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          • Dietersrover
            Low Range
            • Aug 2011
            • 76

            #6
            Originally posted by tristan
            I am looking to put new tires on my 1965 IIa and am having all sorts of difficulty finding any at the local tire shops!! does anyone have any idea of the modern code eqivilent and also where to start looking??
            There are a few good places on line. I used TireEasy.com
            My tire size is 225 75 R16 for my Series II A 88. I didn't go bigger, because I well I dont really need to, and I keep my Series in the garage (and have to get throught the door). I also would like to keep me Speed and Odometer readings the same.

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            • siii8873
              Overdrive
              • Jul 2007
              • 1013

              #7
              Tristan,
              I think 7.5 x 16 would be the correct size. I have 5 - 7.5x16 Bridgestone U Tractions on rims that I would sell. Very few miles on them. I could get them taken off rims. PM me if interested.
              THING 1 - 1973 88 SIII - SOLD
              THING 2 -1974 88 SIII Daily Driver - SOLD
              THING 3 - 1969 88 SIIA Bugeye Project
              THING 4 - 1971 109 SIIA ExMod - SOLD
              THING 5 - 1958 109 PU
              THING 6 - 1954 86" HT

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