Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: J. Kelly on November 30, 2013, 03:07:32

Title: whitewall radial tires - 185 or 195 70 14
Post by: J. Kelly on November 30, 2013, 03:07:32

Looking for some assistance on current new replacement whitewall radials for '68 280sl, like most it originally came with Firestone Phoenix whitewall radials made in Germany, I still have the original unused spare; if anyone has recently retired their car I would appreciate hearing of the options you found, thank you,  JK

Title: Re: whitewall radial tires - 185 or 195 70 14
Post by: KevinC on November 30, 2013, 19:34:03

I just put new Cooper Trendsetter tires on my 1968 280SL... 195 75 14.

Title: Re: whitewall radial tires - 185 or 195 70 14
Post by: Flyair on December 01, 2013, 07:57:54

The tyres topic can be found in many places on this forum with loads of information, sources and even prices. The main question is to have white boards or not.

Just hit the word "tyres" in the search window above right, and you will be surprised,,,
One example of it is here: http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=19516.0

Title: Re: whitewall radial tires - 185 or 195 70 14
Post by: lamakdaddy on December 02, 2013, 11:38:35

I just purchased a set of 185 75 14 Uniroyal whitewalls for 300 usd

http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/uniroyal/185%252F75-14+uniroyal+tiger+paw+awp+ii+89s+bsw.html

it lists as a black side wall but isn't

Title: Re: whitewall radial tires - 185 or 195 70 14
Post by: mmizesko on December 02, 2013, 13:52:24

Kevin,

Check the date codes on the tires, as I tried to find those same coopers in last May, and was told they are out of production, and have been since the first of the year, and there were one or tow in the distribution chain here in ohio.

Mike Mizesko
Columbus, OH