What 14" tires to run

[furz4]

I am going to need to replace tires on my 73 Dart. It has 205/70 R14's on 6" rims now. I want to stay 14" but am not finding alot to choose from in 14" tires anymore. I would like to use a more modern tire perhaps a T rated touring type. What is everybody running for 14" tires these days? There are more options if I go to 195/70 also but am not sure if I want smaller.

 

[demon seed]

BF Bananna Skin T/A's list a 205-70-14, there code is 66748.

 

[furz4]

Have thought about BFG TA's one of the few in the size I am using now. Was even thinking about the traction TA in 195/70 to get a T Rated touring type, something more modern with better performance. I don" drive the Dart much in weather but need it to be ready as it serves as the back up vehicle sometimes.

 

[furz4]

Anybody use the BFG Touring TA Pro tires from Sams Club.

 

[caferacerx]

tire rack only has a few options some look good though
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=205/&ratio=70&diameter=14&x=54&y=4

 

[furz4]

Any thoughts on using 195/70's instead of 205/70's seem to be alot more choices. Not looking for widest just want good clearance, had also thought maybe 235/60 or 225/60 would clear with wheels I have.

 

[caferacerx]

195/70-14 is a small tire, even a bit smaller than a 185/75-14, so not a good choice in my opinion, 195/75-14 or 205/70-14 are the best choice for a 5 1/2" - 6" wide rim like the rally but you could use a 215/70-14 I am with no problem but I plan to replace them with 205/70-14, 185/75-14 or 195/75-14 would be the best choice for the 4 1/2" steel rim
here is a cool tire size calculator http://www.rimsntires.com/rt_specs.jsp

 

[yellowdartdave]

I would go with at least the 205s or 225s.
And 'touring' tires are rim protectors.

215/60/14 is about the optimal size for your rims.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=215/&ratio=60&diameter=14&x=9&y=9

 

[412 Stroker]

tire rack only has a few options some look good though
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=205/&ratio=70&diameter=14&x=54&y=4

X2 with tire rack I have had good luck with them so far, bought tires from them for my wifes 300. soon to get some BF goodriches for my Charger, It has Goodyears on it now those are $205.00 each, NOT happening, and my son has the BF Goodriches on his neon.

 

[kt340sport]

I have 215 70 14 , on mine found 205,s to small

 

[dogbreath]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...R4HTR200&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

 

[805moparkid]

Any thoughts on using 195/70's instead of 205/70's seem to be alot more choices. Not looking for widest just want good clearance, had also thought maybe 235/60 or 225/60 would clear with wheels I have.

i have 225/70/14's and there fin on the back, rub on the brace on the inside of the wheel wells, but i have the front low and no bumpers...

 

[matthon]

245/60/r14
215/70/r14