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flatheadfan · 05-16-2012, 11:02 AM

I am going to bit the bullet and get some radials for my '51. I am looking at 205/75/ R15 OR 215/75/R15. The 205 is the closest overall diameter to the standard 6.70-15. However, the 215 has a wider whitewall which is closer to the original whitewall width. The difference in diameter between the two is about 3/4"

Questions:
Any problems going to the 215 size (steering, speedometer)?

What is your preference Coker or Diamondback?

Thanks

Tom

Cecil/WV · 05-16-2012, 01:05 PM

I have Coker Classic radials and the feel like the have knots on them, even after balancing. I wouldn't buy another set. A friend bought Diamondback and is well pleased.

Ken Crans · 05-16-2012, 01:24 PM

Tom, I got the B F Goodrich Silvertowns for the wifes F-1. Very nice tire. I'd go with the 215's JMO Ken

37don · 05-16-2012, 02:02 PM

I would defiantly go with Dimondback. They use new Modern tires with the latest technology and their whitewalls are unbelievably easy to keep clean. I have a friend with cokers on his 37 and a ton of weights to balance. Another friend has a 56 Tbird and has a bad thump which he can"t get rid of. Dimondbacks might be a little more money but well worth it IMO.
Don

toby · 05-16-2012, 03:08 PM

The P205 75 X 15 are the widest you could go in the back. There is not much room between the body and tire with the stock wheel and that tire size.

jdl · 05-16-2012, 04:42 PM

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I have 205/75/15 Diamond Backs on my 51 Coupe, they are a about a inch shorter than the 670/15 firestone bias on my 51 Victoria. I think 215/75/15 might be closer in size to the old 670/15. their is room enough on the rear wheel well for the 215/75 if you choose.
a 70 series might be too wide. the 205/75 is also good so it's a tough choice.

I love the Diamond Backs and would buy them again.
jdl

JT FORD · 05-16-2012, 06:54 PM

Just installed a set of DB's 205"S on my 49 Ford, love them!

felix37 · 05-16-2012, 07:00 PM

Go with Coker! They have a no hassle guarantee! and a wider selection than anybody. period.

makemc · 05-16-2012, 07:32 PM

..I have 215/70/15 blackwalls on my 46,
no problems so for and love the ride..I do have a set of allstate white walls..600/16 bias that I ordered from Sears that I switch back and forth, but prefer the look and ride of the black wall radials

rick r · 05-16-2012, 07:37 PM

running 215 on my 51 meteor. diamond back is my first choice

gmc1941 · 05-17-2012, 03:57 AM

Diamond Back is the best way to go in my humble opinion

05-16-2012, 11:02 AM	#1
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Need a quick tire opinon I am going to bit the bullet and get some radials for my '51. I am looking at 205/75/ R15 OR 215/75/R15. The 205 is the closest overall diameter to the standard 6.70-15. However, the 215 has a wider whitewall which is closer to the original whitewall width. The difference in diameter between the two is about 3/4" Questions: Any problems going to the 215 size (steering, speedometer)? What is your preference Coker or Diamondback? Thanks Tom

05-16-2012, 01:05 PM	#2
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,266	Re: Need a quick tire opinon I have Coker Classic radials and the feel like the have knots on them, even after balancing. I wouldn't buy another set. A friend bought Diamondback and is well pleased.

05-16-2012, 01:24 PM	#3
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: Need a quick tire opinon Tom, I got the B F Goodrich Silvertowns for the wifes F-1. Very nice tire. I'd go with the 215's JMO Ken

05-16-2012, 02:02 PM	#4
37don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 262	Re: Need a quick tire opinon I would defiantly go with Dimondback. They use new Modern tires with the latest technology and their whitewalls are unbelievably easy to keep clean. I have a friend with cokers on his 37 and a ton of weights to balance. Another friend has a 56 Tbird and has a bad thump which he can"t get rid of. Dimondbacks might be a little more money but well worth it IMO. Don

05-16-2012, 03:08 PM	#5
toby Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 472	Re: Need a quick tire opinon The P205 75 X 15 are the widest you could go in the back. There is not much room between the body and tire with the stock wheel and that tire size. Last edited by toby; 05-16-2012 at 03:08 PM. Reason: size

05-16-2012, 04:42 PM	#6
jdl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 931	Re: Need a quick tire opinon Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have 205/75/15 Diamond Backs on my 51 Coupe, they are a about a inch shorter than the 670/15 firestone bias on my 51 Victoria. I think 215/75/15 might be closer in size to the old 670/15. their is room enough on the rear wheel well for the 215/75 if you choose. a 70 series might be too wide. the 205/75 is also good so it's a tough choice. I love the Diamond Backs and would buy them again. jdl

05-16-2012, 06:54 PM	#7
JT FORD Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.W. Iowa Posts: 306	Re: Need a quick tire opinon Just installed a set of DB's 205"S on my 49 Ford, love them!

05-16-2012, 07:00 PM	#8
felix37 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,093	Re: Need a quick tire opinon Go with Coker! They have a no hassle guarantee! and a wider selection than anybody. period.

05-16-2012, 07:32 PM	#9
makemc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northwest Fl. Posts: 152	Re: Need a quick tire opinon ..I have 215/70/15 blackwalls on my 46, no problems so for and love the ride..I do have a set of allstate white walls..600/16 bias that I ordered from Sears that I switch back and forth, but prefer the look and ride of the black wall radials

05-16-2012, 07:37 PM	#10
rick r Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodville Ontario Posts: 227	Re: Need a quick tire opinon running 215 on my 51 meteor. diamond back is my first choice

05-17-2012, 03:57 AM	#11
gmc1941 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palatine, Il Posts: 486	Re: Need a quick tire opinon Diamond Back is the best way to go in my humble opinion __________________ 1939 Fordor Deluxe 1939 Ford Coupe Std 1940 Ford pickup Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood.