See the below image for the Vintage tire size conversion diagram. Just enter the size of tire you have now, then the new wheel size you want to go with and click “convert equivalent”. There you go, the equal tire size on a different size wheel using the tire converter on the right. Also browse our tire conversion charts to get ideas on tire conversion or to find the tire that is right for you.
Your local tire dealer should have this information. Variations in tire diameter will have an effect on speedometer accuracy while the tread footprint will have an aesthetic affect on the appearance of the car. The best way to ensure a 100% correct look for your antique car is to buy reproduction vintage tires in the originally recommended size.
Vintage Car Tyre Conversion Chart Alpha-numeric 70 Series Alpha-numeric 78 Series Inch size, Pre 1965 Inch size, 1965-72 Metric 80 Series 5.50-12 5.60-12 Y78-12 6.00-12 W78-13 5.20-13 Y78-13 5.60-13 28 more rows …
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