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Custom 8 is a 15x7 tire as shown in the specifications section of the service manual. However the parts book shows 15x6.
Note that for some reason Coker gives 820-15 as the size for a 49 Custom 8. Not sure why. So I am confused too 🤔 More info on tire sizes:cokertire.com/tire-size
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Anybody want to chime in about putting more modern radials on a 48 Custom 8?
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Custom 8 is a 15x7 tire as shown in the specifications section of the service manual. However the parts book shows 15x6. I believe these numbers are the wheel, not the tire, but no idea why the discrepancy. The tire size should be 8.20X15. If you go for radials, look at Diamond Back which makes radials that have the vintage bias ply look and come in sizes closer to what the car should have. You’ll likely need to get it properly aligned for radials but I am not sure of the details involved.
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Like Don said the new Diamond Back Auburn Deluxe radials are really nice. Correct bias-ply look to them with modern technology. I have Diamond Back tires, though not the ones linked above because they weren't available. They are nice, highly recommend.
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