For anyone considering the purchase of bias-ply tires, not all listed tire sizes are dimensionally the same.
The Squarebird standard tire was 8.00x14, optional 8.50x14. 430 w/air were standard 8.50x14.
I've compared Cokers (BF Goodrich) with Universal (Goodyear)
Coker 8.00x14 - 27.58"OD x 4.58"W
Coker 8.50x14 - 28.10"OD x 4.75"W
Universal 8.00x14 - 28.67"OD x 4.95"W
There are more tires available, the Universal Brand and Lester, these sizes vary also with the above.
Depending on your preference, tall or short, price, choose accordingly.
I talked to Coker, the tires are from the original molds, what you get today is the same as 50 years ago, tire sizes back in the day weren't as exacting as today's standards.
The Squarebird standard tire was 8.00x14, optional 8.50x14. 430 w/air were standard 8.50x14.
I've compared Cokers (BF Goodrich) with Universal (Goodyear)
Coker 8.00x14 - 27.58"OD x 4.58"W
Coker 8.50x14 - 28.10"OD x 4.75"W
Universal 8.00x14 - 28.67"OD x 4.95"W
There are more tires available, the Universal Brand and Lester, these sizes vary also with the above.
Depending on your preference, tall or short, price, choose accordingly.
I talked to Coker, the tires are from the original molds, what you get today is the same as 50 years ago, tire sizes back in the day weren't as exacting as today's standards.
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