Wide Whitewalls ?? Which company ??
08-13-2010, 04:57 PM
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Wide Whitewalls ?? Which company ??
Who has the best Radial wide whitewall tires Coker or Diamond.
I'm looking at the size P205/75R15 2 1/2 wide whitewall.
Fitting a 57 corvette-driver.
Coker uses a American Classic tire. $188.00
Diamond uses a Michelin tire. $209.00
Cost is not a factor in this question. I want the best tire for wear, saftey and ease of cleaning and looks. Road hazzard warranty is not a issue for me.
Any info or direction is help.
Thanks
Alan
I'm looking at the size P205/75R15 2 1/2 wide whitewall.
Fitting a 57 corvette-driver.
Coker uses a American Classic tire. $188.00
Diamond uses a Michelin tire. $209.00
Cost is not a factor in this question. I want the best tire for wear, saftey and ease of cleaning and looks. Road hazzard warranty is not a issue for me.
Any info or direction is help.
Thanks
Alan
. Coker = 
08-13-2010, 08:17 PM
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Me, I would jump on the Michelins. I used to install tires and they always balanced up with hardly any weight, never out or round, and they last far longer for some reason than other tires. And they even ride better. Gee, I should get paid for this ad. Cheers.
08-13-2010, 10:45 PM
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And....if you have a favorite tire in mind, Diamond Back will install guaranteed whitewalls any size you want on that tire. Who can ask for more?
08-14-2010, 08:40 AM
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Another vote for Diamondback. Great service and great tires 
08-14-2010, 10:38 AM
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Diamond Back tires.
I was checking on white walls for my 58 Vette and was told by a well known Minnesota tire dealer that Diamond will put white walls on any brand tire you want. For my vette (215-70-15) they would cost about $1,000 plus shipping. Diamond takes the name off the white wall side but leaves it on the inside. I think I will go with BF Goodrich TA Radials.Bill58.
