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Old May 10, 2025 | 09:01 AM
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My 61 tires are Coker Bias ply that are 13 years old and still have great tread.. Thinking of Diamondbacks or Coker radials. Any other suggestions? Thanks
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Old May 10, 2025 | 09:47 AM
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Diamondback
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Old May 10, 2025 | 09:49 AM
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If you go to "Google" and type into the search bar..."Diambondback Radials vs Coker Radials - Corvette Forum"...you'll get hours and hours of reading/suggestions
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Old May 10, 2025 | 11:19 AM
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Just know that steering will get harder with radials.
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Old May 10, 2025 | 12:48 PM
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My Bias ply's are in the same shape
Just received Coker's 6.70R15
I did read the above discussion before I made the decision
I went with these because of the pie plate like the bias ones
Mounting them next week
Will let everyone know the results
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Originally Posted by 61 Maroon
My Bias ply's are in the same shape
Just received Coker's 6.70R15
I did read the above discussion before I made the decision
I went with these because of the pie plate like the bias ones
Mounting them next week
Will let everyone know the results
Diamond back offers a tire just like it with 100% positive feedback.
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You are correct
I thought about these 2 tires for quite awhile
Can't remember now why I decided on American Classic vs Auburns
Was it the pie plate design? Don't know
I'll report back
If they're no good they will go back
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Old May 10, 2025 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 61 Maroon
You are correct
I thought about these 2 tires for quite awhile
Can't remember now why I decided on American Classic vs Auburns
Was it the pie plate design? Don't know
I'll report back
If they're no good they will go back
When I was going to spend that much on non performance 15 inch tires I wanted to 100% sure there won't be a chance of a problem.
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Thank you all for your advice
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Old May 10, 2025 | 06:46 PM
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Coker’s are going back.Diamondbacks are coming.Thank you all for your suggestions
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