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Old 01-17-2015, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by funit1
Jack I have Diamondback Toyos on my 66 for 2 years now. You have seen them. I have had no problems what so ever.

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Old 01-17-2015, 11:23 AM
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It will be interesting to see what the cost difference is between the Michelin and Toyo tires (as long as they have the same speed rating).

65GGvert, procrastinating or other reasons why you haven't pulled the trigger on tires? The reason for asking is that I'm getting close to buying tires from DB again.
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Old 01-17-2015, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ricks327
It will be interesting to see what the cost difference is between the Michelin and Toyo tires (as long as they have the same speed rating).

65GGvert, procrastinating or other reasons why you haven't pulled the trigger on tires? The reason for asking is that I'm getting close to buying tires from DB again.
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Just haven't done it, no reason.
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Originally Posted by MarkC
Jack, did you get new tires? I ordered new Michelins in 215 70 15's this week from DB. It takes two weeks for delivery.
The told me the same delivery. However, they came much faster.
I bought the exact same tire. You will love them.
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I called DB the other day about a set of Goldlines for the '66 and the recommendation was for the Toyos as well. I would love to get some feedback from anyone who is running that particular tire as well.

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Originally Posted by rayvaflav
I called DB the other day about a set of Goldlines for the '66 and the recommendation was for the Toyos as well. I would love to get some feedback from anyone who is running that particular tire as well.

Ray
That is interesting because last August when I bought red lines for the 65 they recommended Michelin.
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Originally Posted by woodsdesign
That is interesting because last August when I bought red lines for the 65 they recommended Michelin.
They told me the Michelin's were no longer available in the sizes I wanted.
Old 01-18-2015, 10:35 AM
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I've used Toyo's on several occasions (trucks and suvs). I have had very good luck with them. I would imagine their quality for your application would be equally as good.
Old 01-18-2015, 11:32 AM
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I've been using Toyo's for the last 12 years on all on all of my cars. I think they're the best tires out there. I don't plan on switching brands anytime soon either.
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I also had the DB Toyo redlines on my 67 as they did not have the Michelins available at the time - great tires, look good and smooth as glass so IMHO go for the Toyo's!

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Old 01-18-2015, 09:38 PM
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I have raced Toyo's for about 10 years ever since Yokohama ended the old A008. I can tell you that we literally run the _____ out of their tires right down to the cords and we have never had a problem buying up to 3 sets a year. Great tires and a great company. Would not hesitate to recommend them. I feel the same about Yokohama too and have had them on street cars for 30 years.

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There is a company in
San Diego area. Called
EVOD Garage. They will print any color and size stripe on any tire. They also shave any lettering.
Old 01-30-2015, 07:01 AM
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I received by new Michelins two days before leaving for Fl. I have them on the car now mounted on my new boltons. On the way home from getting them mounted I ran the car up to the speed limit on an interstate in Texas and they are as smooth as a babies butt. There is nothing on the tire except the DoT stuff.
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I have the exact same tire on the exact same car and have the exact save experience. very nice tires.
Rally Red 65 with new bolt on's. We must be living in a parallel universe.



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