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Old 08-08-2023, 01:06 PM   #1
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I need to buy new tires for my 29 Special Coupe and do not want whitewall. Looking at different suppliers and there are not many to choose from. Coker and Lucas seem to be the ones that advertise in Hemmings. Any others that have quality tires?
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Old 08-08-2023, 02:23 PM   #2
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ALL DEPENDS WHAT YOU CALL QUALITY TIRES............


price generally dictates quality.
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Old 08-08-2023, 03:03 PM   #3
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I've had Universals on my '30 coupe for a few years and they seem fine.
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Old 08-08-2023, 03:45 PM   #4
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Look into European Classic Tires. See ad in Restorer Magazine. Bert's sells them.
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Old 08-08-2023, 03:52 PM   #5
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Goodyear diamond tread.
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Old 08-08-2023, 04:54 PM   #6
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I just purchased from Lucas a few weeks ago. And I am very happy with the purchase.
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Old 08-08-2023, 05:18 PM   #7
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I have Lester's on my Special Coupe. They ride very nice
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Old 08-08-2023, 09:16 PM   #8
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Coker's radials... no comparison in the ride and handling...no more bias tires for me...




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Old 08-08-2023, 09:34 PM   #9
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Check with Speedway Motors. They sometimes have free shipping.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/?gcli...saArroEALw_wcB
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Old 08-08-2023, 11:59 PM   #10
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Check with Speedway Motors. They sometimes have free shipping.
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Summitt Racing as well. Mama got me 5 American Classic Radials for Christmas, free shipping.

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Old 08-09-2023, 06:11 AM   #11
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Is there such a thing as radial tires that appear to be Goodyear or Firestone? Basically, I'm thinking of the exact exterior of an original tire Ford used that is actually in a radial configuration.
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Old 08-09-2023, 06:24 AM   #12
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Looking good - 1929 Ford Model A Coupe with Lester Black Wall Tyres - 29spcoupe
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Old 08-09-2023, 07:06 AM   #13
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Looking good - 1929 Ford Model A Coupe with Lester Black Wall Tyres - 29spcoupe
Nice looking car.

I have used Firestones and have been very happy with them.

Enjoy.

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Old 08-09-2023, 07:34 AM   #14
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Running universals on my Victoria. For the price of $150 a piece, they are nice tires.
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Old 08-09-2023, 08:42 AM   #15
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I have been running Universal tires with good results for many many years. Firestone tires will not fit into Model "A" fender wells.
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Old 08-09-2023, 10:59 AM   #16
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Snyders also sell tires, I was there a few weeks ago and their were a number of sets awaiting pickup. Check with them to see what they have in stock.Prices on tires seems to go up every time I look at them .
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Old 08-09-2023, 12:06 PM   #17
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JEGS 106. each including shipping and tax. OK by me. quality? dont know...........


wont drive them enough to ever find out.
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Old 10-24-2023, 05:44 PM   #18
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I got the Firestone from Coker with free shipping. They offer free shipping from time to time.
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Old 10-24-2023, 09:25 PM   #19
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I have had Firestones for 22 years. They fit just fine into the side mount wheel well. I'm going with Goodyears in 2024. Gonna try the diamond treads.
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Old 10-25-2023, 07:34 AM   #20
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[QUOTE=TerryO;2246357]Coker's radials... no comparison in the ride and handling...no more bias tires for me...




Are the original rims compatible with radials? What does Coker say about using them on original rims? I had heard that the rims were stiffened over the rims used on the old nylon/rayon bias ply tires of the 1960s when radials first come out on new cars......
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