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Does any one know if the Origional White Wall Tires on a 1961, SS, Impala {Bubble Top} were large {3"} Or, were they the small {1-2"} WW Tires ?
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Mike
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1961 was the first year of the narrow whitewalls. 
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The 1961 SS Impala and the 1961 Corvair Monza were the first cars to have the narrow band white walls.They were wider than 1/2" though.Would be at least 1".It shrunk down to 1/2" in the later years.The balance of the 1961 cars had the 3" -all 1962 had the narrow band type.
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I should have just called one of you!!
I knew you guys would come up with the answer.
Thanks !!
Michael
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If you want a radial 1-1/4" WWW, I found them thru my local Firestone dealer. They are called "Dimension IV". The ones I bought were P205/75R15 and they were $67.00 each (2004 price). Installed price, including all the NYS taxes & fees, was $300 for a set of four tires. They look great and ride better. Can't beat the price for touring tires.  -Bob
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