Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: joes on September 26, 2016, 20:38:11
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Hello All,
I live in Toronto, Canada and it will soon be time to put the blanket on the car and tuck it away till spring. Such is life here in the Tundra!
I would like to replace the tires on my car either this fall or next spring. I have attached a few pictures. I do not mind what it looks like now but wanted to get your opinion on what would be the best size/type of tire to put on this car. The same? Whitewall tire or no whitewall? etc. The Michelins on it now are MX4 and the size is 195/75R14.
More importantly, I noticed that BOTH the front tires are wearing much more on the outside than the inside. Any idea what this issue is? Alignment, camber, suspension, Kingpins? I am not a wrencher so will have a mechanic look at this but just wanted to get an opinion from the forum.
I want to keep the car looking as original as possible.
I drive it less than 3,000 miles per year. Summer and dry days only.
If you could give me your recommendation on size and perhaps make of tire I would appreciate it.
Thank you in advance for your valued opinions,
Joe
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I think the whitewall looks great.
I would venture a guess that you should get the alignment checked for toe & camber to reduce the inconsistent wear characteristics seen. Do that with the installation of the new whitewall tires.
By the way. Coker tire has a nice Phoenix whitewall they sell that I have used previously. Its not inexpensive but I will say that its correct for our cars & offers good performance.
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Thank you Michael. I appreciate the info.
cheers