The New 2017 Coker Radial Firestone RWL Wide Oval Tires
11-02-2017, 08:57 AM
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Burning Brakes
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The New 2017 Coker Radial Firestone RWL Wide Oval Tires
Looking at purchasing the new Coker Firestone radial RWL Wide Oval tires in P225. Have you purchased them this year (new for 2017) and if so what are your opinions/impressions of this tire? Do they ride well, were they easily balanced, how many miles on the tires, are they what you expected? They look great but need hands on feedback.
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11-02-2017, 11:59 AM
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where on their web site do they show that tire?
11-02-2017, 12:44 PM
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11-02-2017, 01:14 PM
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Looking at purchasing the new Coker Firestone radial RWL Wide Oval tires in P225. Have you purchased them this year (new for 2017) and if so what are your opinions/impressions of this tire? Do they ride well, were they easily balanced, how many miles on the tires, are they what you expected? They look great but need hands on feedback.
11-02-2017, 03:59 PM
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P225
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11-02-2017, 04:01 PM
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F70
F70 is what came from the factory on a 72. Me and many others have gone as wide as 255 or more without any issues so an F70 which is a 215 will never have a problem unless the springs are terribly worn out and sagging
11-02-2017, 06:01 PM
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Looking at conversion tables the G70 is equivalent to 225's right? The Coker drop down menu directs you to an F70 (at least it does for a 72' C3). I assume that in order to avoid fitment headaches tire manufacturers avoid recommending the wider or the widest possible sized tires because they may end up rubbing on some vehicles, especially those with weary suspensions.
11-02-2017, 06:08 PM
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Hi S3,
The modern equivalent of a period F70 tire is a 215-70 tire.
The G70 tire became standard for the 73 model year. The modern equivalent of the G70 tire is the 225-70 tire.
It is rare that a 225 tire causes problems even if the springs and shocks are original.
It MAY cause a problem on a car with modified suspension that has lowered the car's ride height.
Regards,
Alan
The modern equivalent of a period F70 tire is a 215-70 tire.
The G70 tire became standard for the 73 model year. The modern equivalent of the G70 tire is the 225-70 tire.
It is rare that a 225 tire causes problems even if the springs and shocks are original.
It MAY cause a problem on a car with modified suspension that has lowered the car's ride height.
Regards,
Alan
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11-02-2017, 08:35 PM
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I have the F-70s radial RWL Wide Oval Firestones from Coker and love them. The look is period correct and the ride quality is incredible. I was on the waiting list when they were in development. 1971 LT-1.
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11-02-2017, 11:04 PM
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Hi S3,
The modern equivalent of a period F70 tire is a 215-70 tire.
The G70 tire became standard for the 73 model year. The modern equivalent of the G70 tire is the 225-70 tire.
It is rare that a 225 tire causes problems even if the springs and shocks are original.
It MAY cause a problem on a car with modified suspension that has lowered the car's ride height.
Regards,
Alan
The modern equivalent of a period F70 tire is a 215-70 tire.
The G70 tire became standard for the 73 model year. The modern equivalent of the G70 tire is the 225-70 tire.
It is rare that a 225 tire causes problems even if the springs and shocks are original.
It MAY cause a problem on a car with modified suspension that has lowered the car's ride height.
Regards,
Alan
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11-02-2017, 11:25 PM
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I went with what is factory replacement for the model year. The tires fit the wheel openings as intended and the look is period correct. As good as they look...I was equally impressed with the ride quality. I also went with the $20 per free replacement warranty. It covers any damage to the tire.
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11-03-2017, 07:10 AM
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I went with what is factory replacement for the model year. The tires fit the wheel openings as intended and the look is period correct. As good as they look...I was equally impressed with the ride quality. I also went with the $20 per free replacement warranty. It covers any damage to the tire.
The price is steep. A pic would help. Don’t they look to thin?
I have 14 yr old firestone 255/60/15 I think it may be time to
Change. Thanks
11-03-2017, 02:21 PM
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Hi S3,
The modern equivalent of a period F70 tire is a 215-70 tire.
The G70 tire became standard for the 73 model year. The modern equivalent of the G70 tire is the 225-70 tire.
It is rare that a 225 tire causes problems even if the springs and shocks are original.
It MAY cause a problem on a car with modified suspension that has lowered the car's ride height.
Regards,
Alan
The modern equivalent of a period F70 tire is a 215-70 tire.
The G70 tire became standard for the 73 model year. The modern equivalent of the G70 tire is the 225-70 tire.
It is rare that a 225 tire causes problems even if the springs and shocks are original.
It MAY cause a problem on a car with modified suspension that has lowered the car's ride height.
Regards,
Alan
11-03-2017, 03:48 PM
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Burning Brakes
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These tires were picked at SEMA as one of the best new products of the year and they were backordered 4 weeks because of the demand--yet there is only 1 or 2 people rating this product. Maybe all the buyers own Buick's or Dodge's or Ford's??
11-03-2017, 06:33 PM
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Also waited for almost a year for the G70s. They said if I ordered them back in January I would get them in the spring. Lucky thing I didn't order, I have been constantly checking availability with them and now they say Winter 17'. But recently I've changed my mind in favor of the FR70s which seem to be readily available, just haven't had time to order yet. I think they look great on corvettes
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