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Old Nov 20, 2022 | 01:05 PM
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After getting all of the mechanicals sorted after the car sat for 11+ years, it’s time for new tires. Right now I’m running 205 70 R15 on knock offs and I’m looking for the go-to recommendations, thanks!


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what side wall do you want?
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what side wall do you want?
I kinda like the whitewall, but would prefer a better tire.
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Old Nov 20, 2022 | 01:22 PM
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You can call Diamond back and get a quote on putting a white line on a set Avon tires.
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Better be sitting down when they give the price. Dennis
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Running 205/75R-15 on front, 215/70R-15 rear on my 65.
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I bought Hankook H724 tires (205R75-15) back in 3/16. Sidewall is a bit dizzy but not visible unless you get within 3 or 4 feet, and the white walls are still white. Also, the tires handle and wear well. Over 10,000 miles on them, no complaints. They were $276.00 for a set of 4 at that time. I love Goodrich TA Radials, but bought a set for the 68RS and they are 'BROWN WALLS'. Last time for Goodrich.
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Originally Posted by R66
I bought Hankook H724 tires (205R75-15) back in 3/16. Sidewall is a bit dizzy but not visible unless you get within 3 or 4 feet, and the white walls are still white. Also, the tires handle and wear well. Over 10,000 miles on them, no complaints. They were $276.00 for a set of 4 at that time. I love Goodrich TA Radials, but bought a set for the 68RS and they are 'BROWN WALLS'. Last time for Goodrich.
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Ditto on the Hankooks.....ordered mine from Wal-Mart following Adam's ( Forum member) suggestion and they were delivered to me for $79.00 Ea. plus tax. Same experience as they handle and are wearing well. - Fred
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Depends on your budget and the "look" you're after.
You have both ends of the spectrum with the Hankooks and Diamondback.
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I always like black wall tires on KOs.
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I have black wall Hankooks and would buy them again.
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Originally Posted by mikelj
I always like black wall tires on KOs.
I'll second that! begee22
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The Gold lines look cool on about anything I think but yes, the KOs looks so good without any distraction; they are already a focal point by themselves.
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I have a set of Blue line tire sticker for my Avons on my Nassau blue which should look great if I ever get around to putting them on.
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I have Cooper Trendsetters on my 65 with no problems. Uniroyal Tigerpaws are also a decent choice.
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Looking to get this project wrapped up as I got the car out of the garage today, looking at these tires:

https://www.cokertire.com/tires/p205...line-tire.html

Thoughts on the redline?

Picture of the car from today:


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Old May 2, 2023 | 06:01 PM
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Diamond back has zero negative feedback unlike Coker.
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Just ordered some 205/75R15 Redlines from Diamond Back, thanks to all for your comments.
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