Saved from the Demo Derby: 1990 Country Squire

[DerekTheGreat]

I echo all the other comments- looks brand new and you did a fantastic job on it. I also couldn't put that much work into something and sell it. Like this red F-150 we've got, oh no, it's our pile of hot garbage. Although now, it's like your wagon, back online & turn-key drivable. As for the whitewalls, Coker tire? Might be expensive and not the best choice, but you'll have the look. I regret not doing whitewalls with the Town Car...

[gadget73]

Last time I wanted whitewalls I gave up and bought boring old black walls instead. Couldn't find anything that wasn't just some incredibly crappy Chinese tire. It really would look better with them but I can't force myself to drive on horrible tires just because they have the right look.

[Tiggie]

It's got $52 Primewell's on it now, so I think just about anything would be an upgrade. Will likely run these for a while. Eventually upgrade this, and put the $52 specials on the 88.

Near future projects for this car:

• Lots of driving
• paint faded interior hard plastics
• fuel lines
• seal for filler neck on the body side
• pretty up the rear axle

Farther out projects:

• either replace the heater core or flush it
• replace funky parking brake mechanism
• possible dual exhaust (I really like the quiet stock single on there now TBH)
• adding a third row should one become available

[gadget73]

quiet duals are a thing. Honestly one of the big reasons I don't drive the Towncar much is the exhaust noise.

[DerekTheGreat]

Yep, that's why I gave up on whitewalls too. Couldn't find a good tire with a decent tread pattern and white walls all in the same tire.

Quiet duals are a thing. My Town Car has what the shop called "Turbo" mufflers on it, but they are pretty tame. Short of our F-150 and Camaro, everything else will be quiet. Hell, maybe the Camaro even. As I get older, I find quiet to be much more appealing. Whenever I watch Engine Masters and Steve Brule compliments quiet stuff & gets railed on by his companions for his opinions, I feel for him.

[friskyfrankie]

Yep, that's why I gave up on whitewalls too. Couldn't find a good tire with a decent tread pattern and white walls all in the same tire.

Quiet duals are a thing. My Town Car has what the shop called "Turbo" mufflers on it, but they are pretty tame. Short of our F-150 and Camaro, everything else will be quiet. Hell, maybe the Camaro even. As I get older, I find quiet to be much more appealing. Whenever I watch Engine Masters and Steve Brule compliments quiet stuff & gets railed on by his companions for his opinions, I feel for him.

Cooper still making decent whitewalls?

[DerekTheGreat]

Cooper still making decent whitewalls?

No idea, but I did like their BF Goodrich Radial T/A knock-offs.

[Kodachrome Wolf]

Nexen and Hankook offer whitewalls in 14” and 15” sizes that fit Panthers. I’ll will mention the Nexen whitewalls don’t seem to get the yellowing issue the Hankooks do.

Nexen does offer the whitewall in the “fleet” P225/70R15 size, and works well on these cars.

[DerekTheGreat]

Which model of tire? I looked at Nexen's passenger line, specifically SB-802's and their Aria AH-7's, didn't see white walls..

Nexen Tire › All Tires

[friskyfrankie]

Didn't see any WWs either so then you can get them from almost anyone.

[Kodachrome Wolf]

Which model of tire? I looked at Nexen's passenger line, specifically SB-802's and their Aria AH-7's, didn't see white walls..

Nexen Tire › All Tires

Oh, the nPriz AH5. It's worth noting the P215/70R15 is only in a blackwall, but if you step up to the P225/70, or go to a P205/75 it's a whitewall.

[gadget73]

i think the Conti actually runs a 225/70 rather than the more common 215/70. Maybe when its due for tires in a couple years I'll forget all about this and you can remind me. Mark VII is next on the list, those are 10 years old and starting to look a little questionable.

[DerekTheGreat]

Oh, the nPriz AH5. It's worth noting the P215/70R15 is only in a blackwall, but if you step up to the P225/70, or go to a P205/75 it's a whitewall.

Ah. I tried looking at the 360 degree option to see the whitewalls, but it didn't load, so I'll take your word for it. Is there a diameter difference between P225/70's and P215/70R15's? My Town Car's speedometer is dead-nuts accurate with 215's.

[gadget73]

225 is 1/2" larger diameter. Magical internet calc tells me 2% difference on the speedo.

[Mainemantom]

I just looked at the Nexen tires on the Lincolns. The model is: N PRIZ AN5. 225-70-15 They look good, ride soft, white wall. The whitewalls are holding their color and when dirty clean up well. I got mine at Town Fair Tire which is popular in the North East.