Re: I need to put a set of tires on my '35, 1201 Eight

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2015/11/1 20:24:23

Bedford Cords have a great period appearance but there are quite a few negative comments about their performance - a handsome tire perhaps best suited to show cars. Lesters IMO are a superb tire for touring but not particularly appropriate to the era in terms of tread pattern and white wall width. Of the 7:00x17s, the Firestone may be the best choice if you can't abide the appearance of the Lesters.

As to white wall width there are quite a few factory photos of 33-36 Eights and Super Eights with whitehalls - judge for yourself but the white appears to be about 4 inches, perhaps a small fraction less but certainly no more.