Where to get tyres in the US?

Post by **Zack** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:11 pm

Does anyone know where to get a proper set of tyres in the United States? Apparently the 145x14 Camac tires that were most widely available here have been discontinued. Any suggestion would be most appreciated.

Post by **Zack** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:27 pm

So I found a Firestone 155x14 at Coker Tire and the sales rep swears that is the correct size - but I currently have 145x14s mounted. 155 will work, but 145 are the correct size right?
Thanks

Post by **Dean** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:46 pm

Yes 155x14 will fit the standard rim, being a Firestone is quite a find too. I wouldn't recommend mixing 145's and 155's though.

Post by **Zack** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:29 pm

Thanks for the information - obviously I'd prefer 145x14 but I am fairly sure that size is no longer available in the US, as I haven't been able to locate any in nearly 3 weeks of searching.

Cocker Tire specializes in tires for vintage and classic vehicles and have quite a good reputation over here. The 155x14 tires are the Firestone F560 series which look to have quite a nice tread pattern:

Available here for $90 or about £55 each. I'll be picking up a full set of 5, so no mixing sizes here.

cross-ply tires are also still available in the correct size, but at this point I think I'm better off with 155x14 radials!

Post by **mike.perry** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:40 pm

155x14 Firestone F560s are good tyres. I used them for years on my Series MM until supplies in this country ran out. I still have a set on the car and a couple more in storage.