[C1] tire recommendations
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Oakland, Maine
tire recommendations
My new addition needs new tires. The 57 needs a radial with a wide whitewall. For my 66 I bought gold lines from Diamondback and I have been quite happy. My thoughts are to return to Diamondback but there may be better choices. The 57 is a cruise night special so no high speeds or track days. Any thoughts?
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2025
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From: Pachuta, MS
Kingpins and radials shouldn't collide in the same sentence. You need bias plys to get that authentic '50's pickup ride like a proper C1. Them radials don't follow the highway grooves like real tires do ... but maybe that's a good thing.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Presque Isle WI
2025 C2 of the Year ('63 and '67) Finalist - Unmodified
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I did the same with my 60. Love the DB's!
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Pro
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Marathon Florida Breezy Point Minnesota
I hear a Chinese outfit distributes Kontio tires that are made in Finland. They are wide whites and have a good reputation in the old car community.
I am not kidding : https://kontiotyres.com/.
I am not kidding : https://kontiotyres.com/.
