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daveymc29 · 01-10-2020, 11:53 PM

How are the Coker tires now? Looking to buy a couple of sets for 19 inch and a set for 21. Just caught the tail end of some grousing over the tires a guy bought recently that had problems of shredding very quickly. Was that anyone elses experience or are they generally okay for touring? (55 MPH mostly.) Not much over that on purpose, ever.

1931 flamingo · 01-11-2020, 10:45 AM

Many like Diamondbacks............FWIW.
Paul in CT

Chuck Sea/Tac · 01-11-2020, 07:57 PM

Stick with the Firestone’s or Mitchlen’s and you’ll be happier at 55mph. The cheaper brands aren’t as good imo

BillEbob · 01-11-2020, 08:49 PM

I have been very pleased with the Firestone tires I purchased from Coker.

Bob in Ga · 01-12-2020, 01:09 PM

I am on my 3rd set and have been very happy with the Coker tyres.

SteveB31 · 01-12-2020, 03:24 PM

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The Goodyear Diamond treads are a far better tire then anything Coker sells. The look better, drive better, rarely need weights, and last longer.

Synchro909 · 01-12-2020, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveB31

The Goodyear Diamond treads are a far better tire then anything Coker sells. The look better, drive better, rarely need weights, and last longer.

Hmmm, I have a set of those on my P/U and they seem to dissolve in front of my eyes.

Gary Karr · 01-13-2020, 10:17 AM

I have both Firestones and the new Goodyear Diamond Treads. I prefer the Goodyears. They look more authentic and don't turn a chalky white like the Firestones do.

Roger V · 01-13-2020, 03:12 PM

Have used the cheaper tires in the past and you get what you pay for. My latest purchases are Goodyears. Our '31 Coupe has them. The 400A in my avatar has Firestones but has been waiting for Goodyears I've bought for it to be installed. The size, look, ride, fit in a welled fender, etc. is better.

31Cabriolet68-C · 05-03-2020, 12:02 PM

Which of the tires on the market today score highest in Fine Point Judging?
In the RG/JS many of the original tire details would seem difficult, if not impossible, to recreate...
I've got a set of virtually unused Denman's (stored since the 70s) that I plan to use initially when my Cabriolet gets on the road, but they're white walls, and I will need a new 'correct' set eventually...
I don't know if this is the best place to ask this question. Hope so...
Thanks....

eagle · 05-03-2020, 10:59 PM

I bought a set of universals from coker a few years ago, I think that's what they are anyway. They've lasted well and drive/handle good.

old31 · 05-04-2020, 01:02 AM

I have cokers 19" WW radials and they have been great.

TerryO · 05-04-2020, 08:00 PM

I've had a set of Coker radials for a couple of months but I haven't had time to install them yet. From all the feedback I read everyone seems to really like the ride and handling so I bought a set.

TOB

bdtutton · 05-04-2020, 08:53 PM

Last year I replaced a set of Firestones with a set of 19 inch Coker whitewall radials on my 1930 Tudor. The car drives better, rides smoother and is quieter going down the road... almost like a modern car. I don't show my car....I drive it... I would definitely buy the Coker radials again.

McMimmcs · 05-04-2020, 09:35 PM

I have Firestones on one A and Goodyears on another. They both ride very nice but the Goodyears seem to wear better. I have Lesters on another A and they don't ride at all well. In my opinion you get what you pay for. If you use your cars for the odd parade and an occasional ride the cheaper tire would be fine.

Jeff/Illinois · 05-04-2020, 10:03 PM

American Classic Radials. USA made. 19" Model A Ford.

Looks like Coker is running a sale on these thru June 30th. Nice looking tire

And they don't 'look' like radials so much they look more like a bias ply tire. I'd lean awfully hard towards these.

https://www.cokertire.com/tires/amer...75-500r19.html

TerryH · 05-04-2020, 10:12 PM

I also have a Goodyear, and have been very happy with ride, handling, and wear....plus they just look great on a Model A!

mdsbob · 05-05-2020, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff/Illinois

American Classic Radials. USA made. 19" Model A Ford.

Looks like Coker is running a sale on these thru June 30th.

https://www.cokertire.com/tires/amer...75-500r19.html

If you look at the SKU number for the Model A tires, then look on the rebate form the Model A tire is not eligible for the $80 rebate.

TerryO · 05-05-2020, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mdsbob

If you look at the SKU number for the Model A tires, then look on the rebate form the Model A tire is not eligible for the $80 rebate.

I also found the rebate wasn't on the Model A tires when I bought them.

TOB

barkleydave · 05-05-2020, 09:01 AM

The vast majority of vintage tires are made at factory owned by Coker. Brand name is molded but for Example a Firestone, Goodyear stamped tire are Not built by either company.
Tread design and profile is what effects handling. Some of the stuff out of Chile was pretty good but no longer available.

01-10-2020, 11:53 PM	#1
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,566	passenger tires How are the Coker tires now? Looking to buy a couple of sets for 19 inch and a set for 21. Just caught the tail end of some grousing over the tires a guy bought recently that had problems of shredding very quickly. Was that anyone elses experience or are they generally okay for touring? (55 MPH mostly.) Not much over that on purpose, ever.

01-11-2020, 10:45 AM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: passenger tires Many like Diamondbacks............FWIW. Paul in CT

01-11-2020, 07:57 PM	#3
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,411	Re: passenger tires Stick with the Firestone’s or Mitchlen’s and you’ll be happier at 55mph. The cheaper brands aren’t as good imo

01-11-2020, 08:49 PM	#4
BillEbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 162	Re: passenger tires I have been very pleased with the Firestone tires I purchased from Coker.

01-12-2020, 01:09 PM	#5
Bob in Ga Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbus, Ga Posts: 15	Re: passenger tires I am on my 3rd set and have been very happy with the Coker tyres.

01-12-2020, 03:24 PM	#6
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,377	Re: passenger tires Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The Goodyear Diamond treads are a far better tire then anything Coker sells. The look better, drive better, rarely need weights, and last longer.

01-13-2020, 10:17 AM	#8
Gary Karr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,517	Re: passenger tires I have both Firestones and the new Goodyear Diamond Treads. I prefer the Goodyears. They look more authentic and don't turn a chalky white like the Firestones do.

01-13-2020, 03:12 PM	#9
Roger V Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,593	Re: passenger tires Have used the cheaper tires in the past and you get what you pay for. My latest purchases are Goodyears. Our '31 Coupe has them. The 400A in my avatar has Firestones but has been waiting for Goodyears I've bought for it to be installed. The size, look, ride, fit in a welled fender, etc. is better.

05-03-2020, 12:02 PM	#10
31Cabriolet68-C Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 140	Re: passenger tires Which of the tires on the market today score highest in Fine Point Judging? In the RG/JS many of the original tire details would seem difficult, if not impossible, to recreate... I've got a set of virtually unused Denman's (stored since the 70s) that I plan to use initially when my Cabriolet gets on the road, but they're white walls, and I will need a new 'correct' set eventually... I don't know if this is the best place to ask this question. Hope so... Thanks....

05-03-2020, 10:59 PM	#11
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,081	Re: passenger tires I bought a set of universals from coker a few years ago, I think that's what they are anyway. They've lasted well and drive/handle good. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

05-04-2020, 01:02 AM	#12
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,459	Re: passenger tires I have cokers 19" WW radials and they have been great.

05-04-2020, 08:00 PM	#13
TerryO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. GA Posts: 574	Re: passenger tires I've had a set of Coker radials for a couple of months but I haven't had time to install them yet. From all the feedback I read everyone seems to really like the ride and handling so I bought a set. TOB

05-04-2020, 08:53 PM	#14
bdtutton Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 113	Re: passenger tires Last year I replaced a set of Firestones with a set of 19 inch Coker whitewall radials on my 1930 Tudor. The car drives better, rides smoother and is quieter going down the road... almost like a modern car. I don't show my car....I drive it... I would definitely buy the Coker radials again.

05-04-2020, 09:35 PM	#15
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: passenger tires I have Firestones on one A and Goodyears on another. They both ride very nice but the Goodyears seem to wear better. I have Lesters on another A and they don't ride at all well. In my opinion you get what you pay for. If you use your cars for the odd parade and an occasional ride the cheaper tire would be fine. Last edited by McMimmcs; 05-04-2020 at 11:20 PM.

05-04-2020, 10:03 PM	#16
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,973	Re: passenger tires American Classic Radials. USA made. 19" Model A Ford. Looks like Coker is running a sale on these thru June 30th. Nice looking tire And they don't 'look' like radials so much they look more like a bias ply tire. I'd lean awfully hard towards these. https://www.cokertire.com/tires/amer...75-500r19.html

05-04-2020, 10:12 PM	#17
TerryH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fountain Valley, Calif. Posts: 937	Re: passenger tires I also have a Goodyear, and have been very happy with ride, handling, and wear....plus they just look great on a Model A!

05-05-2020, 09:01 AM	#20
barkleydave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 502	Re: passenger tires The vast majority of vintage tires are made at factory owned by Coker. Brand name is molded but for Example a Firestone, Goodyear stamped tire are Not built by either company. Tread design and profile is what effects handling. Some of the stuff out of Chile was pretty good but no longer available.