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Old May 25, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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anyone have suggestions on red line tires. the build sheet on my 1969 427/390 shows redline tires. i want the original look but also a quality ride.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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anyone have suggestions on red line tires. the build sheet on my 1969 427/390 shows redline tires. i want the original look but also a quality ride.
Coker tire has BF goodrich radial TA with a red line. Probably the best (if not only) choice without going to repro bias plys, which ride horribly!


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Old May 26, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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coker makes them in radials. I alwyas think having the right tire for the era looks cool. If yours was supposed to have redlines I think you should put them on.
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I have a set of repro bias ply redlines (Came with the car) and they do ride horribly. Go with the redline radials that are available.

Tony
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I have Coker Red Lines on my 63. I would recommend Diamond Backs.

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Originally Posted by danthony
Coker tire has BF goodrich radial TA with a red line. Probably the best (if not only) choice without going to repro bias plys, which ride horribly!


www.coker.com
I have coker wide white's on my street rod - great company/great service
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My boss just put Coker redlines radials on his 68 Corvette. They ride and handle great.
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I have a set of repro bias ply redlines (Came with the car) and they do ride horribly. Go with the redline radials that are available.

Tony
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