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kendal 06-19-2017 03:44 PM

Need white wall tire
 
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Hello everyone , I'm looking for a modern 225 /70/r15 with a whitewall possibly a narrow width half inch or less

kendal 06-19-2017 04:03 PM

Coker tire..... has Goodrich silver town radial 3/8 inch whitewall for 272 a tire any thoughts on better prices or better options . For 1088 dollars I imagine I can get new 17 inch wheels and tires. . Thanks in advance.

RMVette 06-19-2017 04:12 PM

I ordered red line tires from Summit Racing as they have free shipping. Just beware of the date codes of when the tire was produced.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cok-579764/overview/

Nowhere Man 06-19-2017 08:03 PM

Coker radial tires are known to be out of round

EarlyC34me 06-19-2017 08:37 PM


Originally Posted by Nowhere Man (Post 1594979823)
Coker radial tires are known to be out of round

There's a fix for that:D

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...15fa9b0bc7.png

car junkie 06-19-2017 09:03 PM

I'm starting to think Summit Racing is being used as an outlet for old and factory second tire stock. Had bad luck with tires from them.

ddawson 06-19-2017 09:08 PM

Also look at https://www.dbtires.com/2017_catalog...Catalog_Hi.pdf

RMVette 06-19-2017 10:19 PM


Originally Posted by car junkie (Post 1594980208)
I'm starting to think Summit Racing is being used as an outlet for old and factory second tire stock. Had bad luck with tires from them.

The red lines I purchased from them were 6 months old and I've had no problem with them. All balanced and drive smooth.

kendal 06-20-2017 01:18 AM

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I've checked out Db tires and basically they take a bf Goodrich and vulcanize a whitewall in my case 5/16 250 dollar a tire. Yikes.

RonR80 06-20-2017 07:28 AM

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I wanted white walls also on my 70 but they are hard to find and real pricey, I'm going with the white lettering:canadaflag:

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Revi 06-20-2017 08:08 AM

It's tough to find a thin white wall without going to one of the specialty tire makers.

How about a black wall tire and you "add" the thin white wall yourself with one of the numerous razzle-dazzle tire kits?

kendal 06-20-2017 01:44 PM

Good idea thanks everyone

3JsVette 06-20-2017 10:58 PM


Originally Posted by kendal (Post 1594981334)
I've checked out Db tires and basically they take a bf Goodrich and vulcanize a whitewall in my case 5/16 250 dollar a tire. Yikes.

Pricey! For sure but no issues and you do get what you pay for. No part of the car effects your safety more than tires. Might want to put the best 4 contact patches your budget will tolerate there.

Jeff_Keryk 06-21-2017 12:54 AM

Perhaps call you local Firestone or GoodYear shop and ask? I am about to do the same thing for our 65 4-4-2 survivor. It has raised white letters; I hate 'em. Needs a thin white stripe for the 14" wheels and dog dish caps. Good luck.


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