Need a quick tire opinon

flatheadfan

flatheadfan

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I am going to bit the bullet and get some radials for my '51. I am looking at 205/75/ R15 OR 215/75/R15. The 205 is the closest overall diameter to the standard 6.70-15. However, the 215 has a wider whitewall which is closer to the original whitewall width. The difference in diameter between the two is about 3/4"

Questions:
Any problems going to the 215 size (steering, speedometer)?

What is your preference Coker or Diamondback?

Thanks

Tom
 
I have Coker Classic radials and the feel like the have knots on them, even after balancing. I wouldn't buy another set. A friend bought Diamondback and is well pleased.
 
Tom, I got the B F Goodrich Silvertowns for the wifes F-1. Very nice tire. I'd go with the 215's JMO Ken
 
I would defiantly go with Dimondback. They use new Modern tires with the latest technology and their whitewalls are unbelievably easy to keep clean. I have a friend with cokers on his 37 and a ton of weights to balance. Another friend has a 56 Tbird and has a bad thump which he can"t get rid of. Dimondbacks might be a little more money but well worth it IMO.
Don
 
The P205 75 X 15 are the widest you could go in the back. There is not much room between the body and tire with the stock wheel and that tire size.
 
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I have 205/75/15 Diamond Backs on my 51 Coupe, they are a about a inch shorter than the 670/15 firestone bias on my 51 Victoria. I think 215/75/15 might be closer in size to the old 670/15. their is room enough on the rear wheel well for the 215/75 if you choose.
a 70 series might be too wide. the 205/75 is also good so it's a tough choice.

I love the Diamond Backs and would buy them again.
jdl
 
..I have 215/70/15 blackwalls on my 46,
no problems so for and love the ride..I do have a set of allstate white walls..600/16 bias that I ordered from Sears that I switch back and forth, but prefer the look and ride of the black wall radials
 
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