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10 Nov 2006 00:56 #5754 by Bill Hummel
Replied by Bill Hummel on topic Cord Tire Project - Finished
Here is the finished product. Not too many modified Cords have 16-in wheels, but here they are.

Biggest giveaway is the wide track of the wheels.

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13 Aug 2006 15:04 #5218 by Josh Malks
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Diamond Back recommends 36 pounds. That's mostly to reduce flex in the edge of whitewall as it rolls. That's why they won't make a wider white in this size; too much flex at the edge.

Higher pressure, in theory, stiffens the ride and reduces tread width. Not noticeable, IMHO, between 32 and 36. Also, it helps keep the bead seated against a rim that wasn't designed for it in the first place.

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13 Aug 2006 07:18 #5216 by Bill Hummel
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Al Light wrote: Bill: Diamond has two sizes, one too big, and one too small. Which are these. I am using the smaller ones with no problem and very happy. Some people have had trouble with fender clearance at the rear with the larger ones. I understand that a direct replacement is available in radial from one of the regular antique tire suppliers.
CORDially, Al Light


I bought the same ones that Josh Malks and others have been buying. They are 225/75/R16's. I have very little clearance behind the front tires. I had this same problem with my 15" tires. I think the replacement stub frame is not quite long enough. I bet if I measure the wheelbase of my Cabriolet, it won't be 125". My tracking width is a little wide which aggrevates the problem.

Rear is OK, not much different from what I had before. Tight but not too tight.

The only time I hear a little tire squeal is when I am backing out of my driveway which has a slight incline. When I hit the alley, the front end squeals just a little. No big deal, if I take it easy, I am fine.

How high a tire pressure can I run with these radials? They are Goodyear Wranglers.

I think recommended is 32 PSI, but can't I crank them up to 38 or 40 to get less bulging of the radials?

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12 Aug 2006 20:44 #5214 by Al Light
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Bill: Diamond has two sizes, one too big, and one too small. Which are these. I am using the smaller ones with no problem and very happy. Some people have had trouble with fender clearance at the rear with the larger ones. I understand that a direct replacement is available in radial from one of the regular antique tire suppliers.
CORDially, Al Light

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11 Aug 2006 21:05 #5206 by DJT
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It was orginally taken crooked and you straighten it within your software so it left alot of black corners. :D

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11 Aug 2006 02:37 #5202 by Bill Hummel
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hportz wrote: the front tread is too wide for a stock Cord. Henry


Good eyes. Not only is the front a little wide, the rear is wide too. I tried to buy wheels with 5" offsets to bring the track in a couple of inches, but the most offset I could get is 4".

The wider stance does make the car look a little more "modern".

At least the hubcaps won't be buggin' out at you any more.

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10 Aug 2006 20:47 #5200 by ilikescars
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Looks excellent. :)

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10 Aug 2006 20:46 #5199 by hportz
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Bill,Besides radial tires, the front tread is too wide for a stock Cord. Henry

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10 Aug 2006 18:38 #5198 by Bill Hummel
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