'59 Plymouth Forum

I received this inquiry -- can anyone advise?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim Merckx [mailto:timmerckx@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 12:15 PM
> To: mortond@uphs.upenn.edu
> Subject: tires
>
>
> Hello Dan,
>
> Me again.
>
> I'm looking for new ones for my Suburban, but I'm not sure of the
> type ... What's the size of yours tires (I don't know if the sedans and
> coupes have the same size)? Is it 205/70/14?
>
> Greetings,
> Tim.

The 'Plymouth Value Story' optional equipment booklet lists 8.00X14 as the recommended tire for the Suburban. That translates to P225/70R14 or P215/75R14 in radial tires according to Coker's catalog.
HTH

In the 59 Plymouth service manual supplement are two different tire sizes.
For wheel size 14 x 5 1/2 (special equipment) and 14 x 6 (special equipment for 12" brakes) you need 8 x 14 tires. For the 14 x 5 wheels you need the 7 1/2 x 14 tires.

Ron Keij