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Bruce,Upstate NY · 02-18-2012, 09:45 AM

Any comments, good or bad, about the inexpensive line of tires Lucas is selling?

Brobrian · 02-18-2012, 11:22 AM

I'm listening too.
I put Firestones on my coupe 23k ago and they still look like they have most of the tread. Maybe I should just stick with a good thing.

gz · 02-18-2012, 11:23 AM

I've bought both 19s and 21s and they have been great. I like the profile of them as well, although they are not as authentic looking as the Firestones or Goodyears.

Jordan · 02-18-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Brobrian

I'm listening too.
I put Firestones on my coupe 23k ago and they still look like they have most of the tread. Maybe I should just stick with a good thing.

the firestones that are made today only last about 8-10k. The rubber is a lot less quality than it use to be.

wayne1953 · 02-18-2012, 12:58 PM

I've had a couple of Lucas for several years not problems at all. The other two are Allstate (Sears) from the late 60's not problems there either not dry rotted at all

Tom Wesenberg · 02-18-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

the firestones that are made today only last about 8-10k. The rubber is a lot less quality than it use to be.

I agree with that!
Even the front tire on my bicycle is worn to the cords after only a few hundred miles. We really need to start manufacturing rubber products back in this country and with the quality they used to have.

blgitn · 02-18-2012, 04:05 PM

I've been running Lucas 21's on my Model T since 2003. They have held up real well at 30psi. They still look great.

Brobrian · 02-18-2012, 10:49 PM

I'm sure a lot of things affect tire life. Seems it would be most helpful to list mileage as well as how long you've had them.
For example, the tires I have on my recently acquired truck are at least 23 years old. They have some tread left on them but are very deeply cracked and pretty noisy on the road.
It had been kept outside in extreme weather. And they have not been driven more that 1200 miles the entire time. Doesn't seem like we can learn much about the quality of those tires because of the conditions

Mike V. Florida · 02-18-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

the firestones that are made today only last about 8-10k. The rubber is a lot less quality than it use to be.

I too had the same results. Might be good for show but not for driving.

wi0v · 02-19-2012, 10:31 AM

When buying new tires for my RV, I came across the "Special RV Tires". When ask about them, Goodyear said they have "UV" protection to help them last on RV's that sit out in the weather. So you see, the tire companies are manufacturing tires to go bad in just a few years, unless you want to buy "Special Tires" at an extra cost like I did for the RV. Although, I don't think they make them for cars.

cayager · 02-20-2012, 01:16 AM

doesnt denman make lucas tires? isnt denman out of business?

CarlG · 02-20-2012, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cayager

... isnt denman out of business?

Denman went bankrupt a couple years ago. Titan bought their name, tire specs, patents, molds, customer lists, etc.

msmaron · 02-20-2012, 03:07 PM

Bought 6 universal tires and have put on 1600 miles so far and look like new tires. Paid 63.00 EACH!!! Well worth it!

Bill B · 02-20-2012, 05:02 PM

I have the inexpensive ($89.00) black and are great.

pyrodork · 02-20-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by msmaron

Bought 6 universal tires and have put on 1600 miles so far and look like new tires. Paid 63.00 EACH!!! Well worth it!

$63 each?! where do you find that price?!

msmaron · 02-20-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pyrodork

$63 each?! where do you find that price?!

I am registered as a dealer for Coker tires..>makes a world of difference and i love them....Look good and ride good!

pyrodork · 02-20-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by msmaron

I am registered as a dealer for Coker tires..>makes a world of difference and i love them....Look good and ride good!

i'll say! i went to their website and they've got them no less than $150 each, from what it looks like. this coming from someone who has never bought new tires before. :P

85930tudor · 02-20-2012, 07:16 PM

Coker has some advertised in the new cat. for $99 19 & 21 inch

02-18-2012, 09:45 AM	#1
Bruce,Upstate NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, NY Posts: 385	Lucas' tires Any comments, good or bad, about the inexpensive line of tires Lucas is selling?

02-18-2012, 11:22 AM	#2
Brobrian Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 315	Re: Lucas' tires I'm listening too. I put Firestones on my coupe 23k ago and they still look like they have most of the tread. Maybe I should just stick with a good thing. __________________ Forty horses is plenty.

02-18-2012, 11:23 AM	#3
gz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,666	Re: Lucas' tires I've bought both 19s and 21s and they have been great. I like the profile of them as well, although they are not as authentic looking as the Firestones or Goodyears.

02-18-2012, 12:58 PM	#5
wayne1953 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Covington Georgia Posts: 37	Re: Lucas' tires I've had a couple of Lucas for several years not problems at all. The other two are Allstate (Sears) from the late 60's not problems there either not dry rotted at all

02-18-2012, 04:05 PM	#7
blgitn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Point, VA 23181 Posts: 373	Re: Lucas' tires I've been running Lucas 21's on my Model T since 2003. They have held up real well at 30psi. They still look great.

02-18-2012, 10:49 PM	#8
Brobrian Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 315	Re: Lucas' tires I'm sure a lot of things affect tire life. Seems it would be most helpful to list mileage as well as how long you've had them. For example, the tires I have on my recently acquired truck are at least 23 years old. They have some tread left on them but are very deeply cracked and pretty noisy on the road. It had been kept outside in extreme weather. And they have not been driven more that 1200 miles the entire time. Doesn't seem like we can learn much about the quality of those tires because of the conditions __________________ Forty horses is plenty.

02-19-2012, 10:31 AM	#10
wi0v Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chadron, Nebraska Posts: 135	Re: Lucas' tires When buying new tires for my RV, I came across the "Special RV Tires". When ask about them, Goodyear said they have "UV" protection to help them last on RV's that sit out in the weather. So you see, the tire companies are manufacturing tires to go bad in just a few years, unless you want to buy "Special Tires" at an extra cost like I did for the RV. Although, I don't think they make them for cars. __________________ Gary Danford Chadron, Nebraska 816-258-2300 [email protected]

02-20-2012, 01:16 AM	#11
cayager Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 80	Re: Lucas' tires doesnt denman make lucas tires? isnt denman out of business?

02-20-2012, 03:07 PM	#13
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,600	Re: Lucas' tires Bought 6 universal tires and have put on 1600 miles so far and look like new tires. Paid 63.00 EACH!!! Well worth it! __________________ Mark Maron Ill., Region MARC & MAFCA MARC JSC Member MAFFI Trustee National Facebook Admin. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARC.group/ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe

02-20-2012, 05:02 PM	#14
Bill B Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Posts: 48	Re: Lucas' tires I have the inexpensive ($89.00) black and are great.

02-20-2012, 07:16 PM	#18
85930tudor Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: richmond ky Posts: 322	Re: Lucas' tires Coker has some advertised in the new cat. for $99 19 & 21 inch