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flatheadfan · 01-21-2011, 04:19 PM

Does anyone know anything about the bias-ply tires Kanter sells through their catalog? They are suppose to be American-made but they don't say anything beyond that. They are substantially cheaper than those being sold by Coker or Universal. I sent an email seeking more info but no response so far.

Thanks

Tom

rotorwrench · 01-21-2011, 07:02 PM

It does sound kind of fishy. Most tire manufacturing plants are set up for radial ply tires these days. The price is usually higher on old style tires due to low demand. They would have had to made a very large order to sell them for a low price.

Kerby

1oldtimer · 01-21-2011, 08:35 PM

I don't know about kanter but I've got tires from lucas automotive before. 2 locations, I got mine in long beach.
http://www.lucasclassictires.com/

Old Henry · 01-22-2011, 12:35 AM

I would want to know what U.S. tire company makes the tires Kanter sells. Coker Tire sells B.F. Goodrich Silvertowns for my car. It is certainly a U.S. brand with a long reputation. I bought that brand of tire even before I restored my car for my other cars. Never had any problems with them. I wonder what tire company makes the tires Kanter sells. I couldn't find any clue on their order page here: http://www.kanter.com/p66-tire.html

waltere · 01-22-2011, 12:39 AM

Check the speed rateing on all specalty tires. I was told Dunlap was the only tire suplier that had rated tires.

jfcrash · 01-22-2011, 03:17 PM

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I don't know about kanter either, but on Friday I talked with both Coker and Universal as I am looking for Firestone bias ply 600-16's....both suppliers were priced the same at $173 each....plus freight.

I gathered that the Firestone's and Goodyear's don't make these older size tires but rather license out their molds and receive a royality...I was happy to hear The Firestone's are made by the Specialty Tire Co in Pa. They just became a new source for the Firestone tires which must explain why they have been on back order for months.

Universal said they come with a five year mfg warranty....never thought of asking about speed ratings..

jfc

01-21-2011, 04:19 PM	#1
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Another person asking about tires! Does anyone know anything about the bias-ply tires Kanter sells through their catalog? They are suppose to be American-made but they don't say anything beyond that. They are substantially cheaper than those being sold by Coker or Universal. I sent an email seeking more info but no response so far. Thanks Tom

01-21-2011, 07:02 PM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,411	Re: Another person asking about tires! It does sound kind of fishy. Most tire manufacturing plants are set up for radial ply tires these days. The price is usually higher on old style tires due to low demand. They would have had to made a very large order to sell them for a low price. Kerby

01-21-2011, 08:35 PM	#3
1oldtimer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Orange County, Ca. Posts: 691	Re: Another person asking about tires! I don't know about kanter but I've got tires from lucas automotive before. 2 locations, I got mine in long beach. http://www.lucasclassictires.com/

01-22-2011, 12:35 AM	#4
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Re: Another person asking about tires! I would want to know what U.S. tire company makes the tires Kanter sells. Coker Tire sells B.F. Goodrich Silvertowns for my car. It is certainly a U.S. brand with a long reputation. I bought that brand of tire even before I restored my car for my other cars. Never had any problems with them. I wonder what tire company makes the tires Kanter sells. I couldn't find any clue on their order page here: http://www.kanter.com/p66-tire.html __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” *Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness

01-22-2011, 12:39 AM	#5
waltere Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 135	Re: Another person asking about tires! Check the speed rateing on all specalty tires. I was told Dunlap was the only tire suplier that had rated tires.

01-22-2011, 03:17 PM	#6
jfcrash Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Western NY Posts: 170	Re: Another person asking about tires! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I don't know about kanter either, but on Friday I talked with both Coker and Universal as I am looking for Firestone bias ply 600-16's....both suppliers were priced the same at $173 each....plus freight. I gathered that the Firestone's and Goodyear's don't make these older size tires but rather license out their molds and receive a royality...I was happy to hear The Firestone's are made by the Specialty Tire Co in Pa. They just became a new source for the Firestone tires which must explain why they have been on back order for months. Universal said they come with a five year mfg warranty....never thought of asking about speed ratings.. jfc