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Sep 29, 2024 | 11:24 AM

spider2401

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Red Line Tires

I'm currently running BF Goodrich T/A radials, but I would like to switch to red lines. From what I've researched Diamond Back SS/ Diamond Back III offer (Hancook--Mile Star--BF T/A--Cooper) with red lines. Also, Coker tire makes a BF Goodrich / Silvertown radial in a red line. I'm asking for input from members for help in deciding. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

Sep 30, 2024 | 01:47 PM

DKM-106

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If you are looking for a redline radial that looks more like the original biased ply I would look at the FR70-15 Firestone Wide Oval from Coker. You can get them with free shipping here:https://www.jegs.com/i/Coker-Tire/257/62500/10002/-1?srsltid=AfmBOoqrTQVnj7MW0A2EhKhvlhbyAx VOFPu7_269ctG7k4JeSbJfPXeD I have put them on all my early C3's and kept the biased ply tires for judging. If you are strictly looking for performance and handling then I would look at Diamondback https://dbtires.com/product-category...type/redlines/ I have bought a lot of sets of the FR70's and never had any issues:

Sep 30, 2024 | 07:54 PM

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if you want a less expensive option and your Radial T/As have a lot of tread left...you can put on a redline that looks very good. Tire STickers makes a glue on red stripe that is adhered like you would patch an inner tube. Ive had mine on for two years and they still look great. Mine are on Cooper Cobras.

I would post pics but that option is gone????

Sep 30, 2024 | 10:13 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DKM-106

I was considering the FR70-15 Firestone Wide Oval from Coker (radials that look like bias ply).

It's my understanding that these are not only difficult to mount, but do not balance very well (takes excessive weights, etc.).

Can you comment?

Thanks

Sep 30, 2024 | 10:29 PM

Mark G

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They're a classic look! Can't wait to see what you end up with.

Oct 5, 2024 | 06:17 PM

72soft-top

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These are Diamondback BFG T/As on my daughters 68 Camaro. They look fantastic IMO

Oct 5, 2024 | 07:11 PM