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Old Feb 1, 2018 | 05:50 PM
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I’ll bet the steering will be better,they were rubbing on the back side.
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Hi JB,
So THAT'S what they look like!!!
I've been waiting to see one!
That looks like it's be an interesting choice for some car owners!!!!
Thanks for the photos.
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I was hoping the sidewall wouldn't say SUP-R-BELT, but they still look very nice.

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Hi JB,
So THAT'S what they look like!!!
I've been waiting to see one!
That looks like it's be an interesting choice for some car owners!!!!
Thanks for the photos.
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I was hoping the sidewall wouldn't say SUP-R-BELT, but they still look very nice.
On Saturday we will mount them ,I’ll show you with air in them.
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I’m looking forward to see how you like them. I’d like to get a set for my 72.
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My grandfather was a Firestone dealer. I know they aren’t correct for my Sept. ‘68 built Corvette, but I’d like these in his memory.
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Are those reproductions from Coker or Firestone is actually making them?
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Are those reproductions from Coker or Firestone is actually making them?
I think you will have to ask Coker that,I don’t know.
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There on .they steer great.
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Those really look good.....I like them.
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I've had them since July. No complaints so far regarding performance, and they look so much better / more authentic

than the RWL Dunlops I had before.
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Hi JB,
BOY!
They DO look terrific on your car!!
AND, what a great looking car!!!
You must be very pleased.
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I had to look again! That car looks beautiful sitting in your driveway!

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Thanks Alan,they have lots of clearance too.
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Those look good!

Firestone actually sold the molds/drawings/rights to Coker. Coker is building them with their own construction in a reproduction Firestone mold.
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