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Originally Posted by Jim Brierley
i recommend radials. i run P-215-70-16
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Hey Bill,
I'm with Jim B and second his recommendation for radials.
But, Coker steel belt radials is what I use now !
Some GOOD things about these Coker radials for your consumption/consideration:
Coker used an original mold pattern from the 1935 era...so the tire looks more correct with the rim.
Coker makes a special heavy rubber 'radial' tube for their steel belt radial tire.
Coker makes a tube 'stem protector' ...to protect the rubber stem which protrudes thru rim...otherwise will chaff /cut on the sharp rim stem hole ...VERY nice safety/custom touch for them to make for us
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I got white walls, which Coker gives you chose of widths of whitewall.
Or you can get same tire in blackwall.
Now back to Jims recommendation, regarding steel belted tires.
I have run my Cokers for 8 years and they still look great, like new ! But, best assets of all, IMO, is that they provide a GREAT handling, ride and SAFETY at all speeds....which equals piece of mind , regarding being on the road and having no worries on where am I going to get the skinny original tires if emergency developes. Sixteen inch tires are commonly available for 16 in rims,eh! My experience/opinion only. I'm sure that you will get others.