Re: [VAL] '62 soverign

[Herb Spies <spies@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

This is where it may be better to get the tire store to help because of 
the tightness of the wheel well. Sometimes you have to install the 
tire/rim while it is not inflated.  Goodyear Marathons ST225X15 are the 
modern replacement for the 700x15 bias ply tire. New Airstreams have 
Marathons. I replaced 700X15s on a 62 Overlander last summer with 
Marathons. I compared the Marathon to the old 700X15 and the Marathon 
was  a little smaller tire than the old tire. I was able to compare 
before buying by using the spare off my 63 Globetrotter.  I was going to 
buy 700X15s until I saw the size difference.  Even with the Marathon I 
have to jack the Airstream up very high and pull the wheel well out a 
little to get the inflated tire into place.  It would be hard to do this 
on the road.  This  trailer does need new axles which would give 
additional clearance.

Marathons in the D range run $90 - $125 installed. There are other 
brands of  ST radials also that are a little less expensive.

Herb