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sconnors · 07-25-2012, 11:38 AM

Hi Guys
I'm on the road and heading to Hershey PA tomorrow. Thinking about purchasing these tires. Anyone have any input?? Also would you guys recommend buying new tubes too?

Universal 475/500-19 Blackwall

https://www.universaltire.com/univer...blackwall.html

I'll be checking back in tonight if anyone has any feedback I'd really appreciate it
Thanks
Scott

AKsportcoupe · 07-25-2012, 12:11 PM

Hi Scott,
I just purchased these same tires for my sport coupe. I was pleasantly surprised. They look nice and seem nice quality. For a driver, I am very pleased.
Tom

Farrell In Vancouver · 07-25-2012, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sconnors

Hi Guys
I'm on the road and heading to Hershey PA tomorrow. Thinking about purchasing these tires. Anyone have any input?? Also would you guys recommend buying new tubes too?

Universal 475/500-19 Blackwall

https://www.universaltire.com/univer...blackwall.html

I'll be checking back in tonight if anyone has any feedback I'd really appreciate it
Thanks
Scott

Scott I'll give em the gold star! I bought a set for the 28 coupe and have been real happy. They wear well and also perform in the rain and snow. You won't be disappointed.

jburessr · 07-25-2012, 07:34 PM

Stop by Renningers in Bird in hand PA. See dave.

V4F · 07-25-2012, 07:42 PM

be sure to put NEW tubes in them . dont need trouble .............

LukeDahlinger · 07-25-2012, 08:01 PM

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I'm very pleased with Universal tires I have on 2 cars. They wear well and the tread design is pleasing to the eye.

montanafordman · 07-25-2012, 09:01 PM

I had some dry rotted, dingy white wall garfield tires and just sprang for some diamond tread blackwall goodyears. They are spendy but they are made in the good ol U.S. of A and sure do look purdy!

I havn't gotten my car road worthy quite yet so I can't attest to the wear but I'd still recommend them. Authentic, and US made. YMMV.

eagle · 07-25-2012, 09:38 PM

I have the 21" Universals on the rear of my Fordor. Seem like good tires so far...1 year old about 3500 miles. They look "right" too. Got them from Cokers, had a local tire shop order them for me. Cost about $118 mounted, balanced each.

Marco Tahtaras · 07-25-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by steve norcal

be sure to put NEW tubes in them . dont need trouble .............

With what I've seen of the new tubes available today (junk) I'm salvaging every old tube I can!

Mike V. Florida · 07-26-2012, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by steve norcal

be sure to put NEW tubes in them . dont need trouble .............

KEEP THE OLD TUBES!!!!

I changed out 25 yr old tires with new and thought as you did get new tubes. They are junk. I have had to beg club members for old tubes because the new ones split or leak air from porus sections of the tube.

If the old ones work keep them.

sconnors · 07-26-2012, 06:32 AM

Okay guys you've convinced me, I'm heading to Hershey PA today and am stopping at Universal to grab 5 tires. I'll probably buy new tubes but check the condition of the old ones when I take them off. Thanks again, everyone on here is very helpful, nice to be a part of this community!
Scott

john in illinois · 07-26-2012, 06:56 AM

I agree most new tubes are junk. There is one kind that is not. Tubes for radial tires are thick rubber , well made,and work fine in bias model A tires.Bert's sells these tubes.I had these in a set of Goodyear 19" tires and never had a problem.

John

Terry, NJ · 07-26-2012, 08:04 AM

What's going on at Hershey? Terry

Quote:

Originally Posted by sconnors

Hi Guys
I'm on the road and heading to Hershey PA tomorrow. Thinking about purchasing these tires. Anyone have any input?? Also would you guys recommend buying new tubes too?

Universal 475/500-19 Blackwall

https://www.universaltire.com/univer...blackwall.html

I'll be checking back in tonight if anyone has any feedback I'd really appreciate it
Thanks
Scott

Kurt in NJ · 07-26-2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve norcal

be sure to put NEW tubes in them . dont need trouble .............

Steve, from what I have been reading on the problems with "new" tubes I would say ---be sure to put OLD tubes in them, you don't need the trouble of new tubes

super flat · 07-26-2012, 08:56 AM

Get tubes from your local motor cycle dealer, I am one and have no trouble with tubes. Have a great day Gary

larrys40 · 07-26-2012, 09:44 AM

Scott,
I do service and restoration work for the guys around St. Louis /souther Illinois. I think the Garfield tires are awefull. They steer hard, and have a flat tread design to them..which is why they probably steer hard. I prefer the Firestone tires... as they seem to handle the best, wear well with proper inflation/use, and look correct, black or whitewall. The goodyears are good as well It really doesn't pay to buy a set of inferior lesser or old used tires, or even if they are new and sitting around 15 years. In my opinion, if you want the car to drive it's best, put a decent set of tires on it like the firestone or goodyears and be done with it. Spending less for a lesser tire is directly proportional to it's handling and performance. Just know that all of these tires don't give as many miles as your modern. I think coker will tell you 8-12K is all you can expect from them. Proper inflation and alignment are obviously key as well.
If you really want a great performing tire and money's no object I hear the new blackwall radials are great. Ask Jonathon Klinger ( 365daysofA).
Good luck,

Larry S

RonC · 07-26-2012, 10:39 AM

Natural Rubber tubes

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...WT.MC_ID=54020

sconnors · 07-26-2012, 02:45 PM

Okay, I was in and out of Universal Tire in about 15 minutes..5 new tires, 5 new tubes, 5 new rimstrips, out the door for $630.40. I'll keep everyone posted after I get home and get them mounted and balanced....Thanks for all the input!
Scott

CarlG · 07-26-2012, 05:06 PM

Coker Tire: Excelsior Stahl Sport Radial - 500R19 $245.00/ea

montanafordman · 07-26-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlG

Coker Tire: Excelsior Stahl Sport Radial - 500R19 $245.00/ea

Yikes! They must put some crazy precious metal in them or something... Gold or something pricy in the goodyears I just bought, and these are made of unobtainium! ouch!

I guess if you drive it a lot and get 2-3x the milage it makes sense but geez! They're tires!

07-25-2012, 11:38 AM	#1
sconnors Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stephentown Posts: 446	Tire Purchase Input Hi Guys I'm on the road and heading to Hershey PA tomorrow. Thinking about purchasing these tires. Anyone have any input?? Also would you guys recommend buying new tubes too? Universal 475/500-19 Blackwall https://www.universaltire.com/univer...blackwall.html I'll be checking back in tonight if anyone has any feedback I'd really appreciate it Thanks Scott

07-25-2012, 12:11 PM	#2
AKsportcoupe Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gustavus, Alaska Posts: 48	Re: Tire Purchase Input Hi Scott, I just purchased these same tires for my sport coupe. I was pleasantly surprised. They look nice and seem nice quality. For a driver, I am very pleased. Tom

07-25-2012, 07:34 PM	#4
jburessr Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Baltimore Md. Posts: 53	Re: Tire Purchase Input Stop by Renningers in Bird in hand PA. See dave.

07-25-2012, 07:42 PM	#5
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Tire Purchase Input be sure to put NEW tubes in them . dont need trouble ............. __________________ V4f

07-25-2012, 08:01 PM	#6
LukeDahlinger BANNED Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 956	Re: Tire Purchase Input Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'm very pleased with Universal tires I have on 2 cars. They wear well and the tread design is pleasing to the eye. __________________ Wanted- Feb. 1931 Parts Price List www.vintagefordfacts.blogspot.com

07-25-2012, 09:01 PM	#7
montanafordman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 568	Re: Tire Purchase Input I had some dry rotted, dingy white wall garfield tires and just sprang for some diamond tread blackwall goodyears. They are spendy but they are made in the good ol U.S. of A and sure do look purdy! I havn't gotten my car road worthy quite yet so I can't attest to the wear but I'd still recommend them. Authentic, and US made. YMMV. __________________ Aaron in Tacoma (although still a Montana hillbilly at heart )

07-25-2012, 09:38 PM	#8
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,026	Re: Tire Purchase Input I have the 21" Universals on the rear of my Fordor. Seem like good tires so far...1 year old about 3500 miles. They look "right" too. Got them from Cokers, had a local tire shop order them for me. Cost about $118 mounted, balanced each.

07-26-2012, 06:32 AM	#11
sconnors Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stephentown Posts: 446	Re: Tire Purchase Input Okay guys you've convinced me, I'm heading to Hershey PA today and am stopping at Universal to grab 5 tires. I'll probably buy new tubes but check the condition of the old ones when I take them off. Thanks again, everyone on here is very helpful, nice to be a part of this community! Scott

07-26-2012, 06:56 AM	#12
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,185	Re: Tire Purchase Input I agree most new tubes are junk. There is one kind that is not. Tubes for radial tires are thick rubber , well made,and work fine in bias model A tires.Bert's sells these tubes.I had these in a set of Goodyear 19" tires and never had a problem. John

07-26-2012, 08:56 AM	#15
super flat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: west bend wi Posts: 314	Re: Tire Purchase Input Get tubes from your local motor cycle dealer, I am one and have no trouble with tubes. Have a great day Gary

07-26-2012, 09:44 AM	#16
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: Tire Purchase Input Scott, I do service and restoration work for the guys around St. Louis /souther Illinois. I think the Garfield tires are awefull. They steer hard, and have a flat tread design to them..which is why they probably steer hard. I prefer the Firestone tires... as they seem to handle the best, wear well with proper inflation/use, and look correct, black or whitewall. The goodyears are good as well It really doesn't pay to buy a set of inferior lesser or old used tires, or even if they are new and sitting around 15 years. In my opinion, if you want the car to drive it's best, put a decent set of tires on it like the firestone or goodyears and be done with it. Spending less for a lesser tire is directly proportional to it's handling and performance. Just know that all of these tires don't give as many miles as your modern. I think coker will tell you 8-12K is all you can expect from them. Proper inflation and alignment are obviously key as well. If you really want a great performing tire and money's no object I hear the new blackwall radials are great. Ask Jonathon Klinger ( 365daysofA). Good luck, Larry S

07-26-2012, 10:39 AM	#17
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: Tire Purchase Input Natural Rubber tubes http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...WT.MC_ID=54020

07-26-2012, 02:45 PM	#18
sconnors Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stephentown Posts: 446	Re: Tire Purchase Input Okay, I was in and out of Universal Tire in about 15 minutes..5 new tires, 5 new tubes, 5 new rimstrips, out the door for $630.40. I'll keep everyone posted after I get home and get them mounted and balanced....Thanks for all the input! Scott

07-26-2012, 05:06 PM	#19
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,116	Re: Tire Purchase Input Coker Tire: Excelsior Stahl Sport Radial - 500R19 $245.00/ea