Roadmaster Tires

The '96 original tires were shot. My local shop searched for the 235/70-R15 white-wall tires from Michelin, Goodyear, Goodrich, etc. without success. I eventually settled on Dunlap black walls. They look Horrendous! The only WW tires he could find was Yokahoma and I had very poor mileage with those on my pickup. Has anyone found a high quality white-wall tire for the RM?

I put Dunlop GT Qualifiers raised white letter tires on my '95 and think they look great. Gives it a sportier appearance. If you are a member ( or know someone who is) at a warehouse club such as Sams or BJs you could find some there. The ones in my area carried them last year , probably still do.
Another good source is www.tirerack.com .Try this link :http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?width=235%2F&ratio=70&diameter=15&skipOver=true&autoYear=1996&diameter=15&sortCode=40200&autoModel=Roadmaster&skipOver=true&ratio=70&autoMake=Buick&minLoad=S&autoModClar=&minSpeedRating=S&width=235%2F&vehicleSearch=true&startIndex=0&search=true&pagelen=20&pagenum=1&pagemark=1&speed_rating=S&speed_rating=T&speed_rating=U&speed_rating=H&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&speed_rating=W&speed_rating=Y&speed_rating=(Y)&RunFlat=All&loadRank=2
I've purchased tires from them in the past and am very satisfied.

Not many cars come with 235/70/15 tires anymore. This size is now used mostly on SUV’s and LT-trucks, so therefore, most come with black or raised white letters. Michelin makes a very nice looking white letter tire in this size. I found that Cooper and Carlisle still make white walls in this size. You have several options regarding the tire, some people use 225/75/15, or 235/75/15. I had the same problem finding white walls for my RM, you just have to be diligent and patient.

I have Dean brand whitewall tires on my '93 Roadmaster. They are about $85 each and work very well. Here in Wisconsin, Fleet Farm sells these tires.

Yokohama Avid Touring. I went to an independent tire dealer and they had to order them. Not many passenger tires available in this size, let alone whitewalls. My last set was some Kumhos, I think 791. They didn't last long. These are wearing well.

Try Discount Tire, if they are in your area. They have numerous brands, sizes, etc.

I am getting kumho white stripe,225 75 15,which is the OEM I suppose.I hear people getting the 235 70 15 only because they couldn't get the others,I thought.Is there any riding difference?

Another good option for cheap decent tires is the goodride - they are made in China, but I have used them with good success. You can see what is available in your size here (unauthorized ad link removed by Moderator).

Mine calls for the 70 series.