Michelin is the only tire to use, imo. I went to a 15" wheel on my 84 SD but I still have to order tires.

Honestly, having gone from old worn tires on the 14" wheels to new Michelin's on the 15s and it's an unfair comparison.

As far as the supply of Michelin 14s being exhausted, I consider how many of these wheels are still being used. I can't imagine how long it will be until there are no more Michelin 14" tires for these cars.

Never-the-less, if the wheels are nice/chrome or easy to care for then I can understand you're wanting to change. I think the engineers here have comments which might address the fuel economy and mileage change from 14s to 15s but other than that it's a personal choice.

I'd like to have a set of 8 hole chrome 15s for my car so that washing wouldn't be such a pain in the rump/

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