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Jakno · 01-10-2017, 04:56 PM

I called Diamondback today looking to purchase a set of radial replacements for my 600-16" on my 35 pickup. The salesman said the best tire for me is the new Diamondback Auburn @ $239 ea plus shipping.

It appears this tire is in stock and ready to ship. Has anyone purchased them and if so were you satisfied with the tire ?. Thanks

38bill · 01-10-2017, 07:43 PM

Not running the "Auburn" but I have been very happy with my Diamondback radials. The Auburns haven't been available until fairly recently. Bet they would look good on your truck. There may be some Auburn reviews if you check Google

http://www.dbtires.com/images/Auburn-Deluxe-Ad.jpg

petehoovie · 01-10-2017, 08:24 PM

alanwoodieman · 01-10-2017, 09:32 PM

I run 185R85 Radials from Firestone/Bridgestone dealer, Ecopia is there brand, designed for electric car use, have run them on my 40 wagon for 3 years, run them on my 48 pick up, friend runs them on his 40 coupe and they are on a 36 pick up. about $700 mounted and balanced for a set of 4

40cpe · 01-10-2017, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwoodieman

I run 185R85 Radials from Firestone/Bridgestone dealer, Ecopia is there brand,

What wheel are you running? TireRack says that tire isn't available in 15" or 16".

JM 35 Sedan · 01-10-2017, 11:44 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakno

I called Diamondback today looking to purchase a set of radial replacements for my 600-16" on my 35 pickup. The salesman said the best tire for me is the new Diamondback Auburn @ $239 ea plus shipping.

It appears this tire is in stock and ready to ship. Has anyone purchased them and if so were you satisfied with the tire ?. Thanks

These tires are so new, it's unlikely that you will get much user feedback from members here. I believe these tires are Diamondbacks answer to their customer's requests for radial tires that have the appearance of bias tires. They should be competitive with Cokers Excelsior brand.

Detonator · 01-10-2017, 11:58 PM

Diamondback has been promising these Auburns -- literally -- for years. I used to call them every six months or so and always got the same answer: "call back in six months..." I gave up calling summer before last. While most guys seem to love their Diamondbacks, I'm not sure that after the long wait I'd volunteer to be a Beta tester. I'd like to see 'em in more sizes, too.

j32 · 01-15-2017, 09:24 AM

Same here, I have been calling them since 2013 , now that there here IM
having second thoughts seeing how there so new. I guess I could give DB
a call.

mike42 · 01-16-2017, 05:36 AM

I also waited for a couple-three years DB and finally said the hell with it. I bought 4 16" Coker's from Summit and the shipping was free and I don't recall paying sales tax. They are really good tires and look great !

Mike

j32 · 01-16-2017, 07:40 AM

I was also thinking about the Excelsior Stahl Radial, anyone have any
feedback on these tires?

V8 Bob · 01-16-2017, 08:06 AM

One big advantage with Diamond Back is that all their tires are tubeless radials, including the new Auburns. The 16" bias and radials from Coker require tubes.

Jakno · 01-16-2017, 03:15 PM

I think I have seen on the Barn that Diamondback tires are available thru Summit and includes free shipping ?. Anyone have any information or knowledge of that ?. Thanks

mike42 · 01-17-2017, 10:56 AM

Bob V8......you are correct, but I bought Coker Radial Tubes to be on the safe side.

Mike

j32 · 01-17-2017, 12:14 PM

I just talked with DB and they said the 600/16 is all they have , I asked when they were expecting other sizes like 700 or 750/16 and he said he
had no idea. When I first talked with them years ago they were supposed to have both sizes available together , not much help only having one size
unless your using 600/16 on all four. I guess it's time to move on.

JM 35 Sedan · 01-17-2017, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j32

I just talked with DB and they said the 600/16 is all they have , I asked when they were expecting other sizes like 700 or 750/16 and he said he
had no idea. When I first talked with them years ago they were supposed to have both sizes available together , not much help only having one size
unless your using 600/16 on all four. I guess it's time to move on.

Maybe they want to see how the 600's do before thinking about offering other sizes. With Coker coming to market first with their Excelsior's in many different sizes, DB may feel that Coker has captured the maket already.

01-10-2017, 04:56 PM	#1
Jakno Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 325	Diamondback Auburn Radials I called Diamondback today looking to purchase a set of radial replacements for my 600-16" on my 35 pickup. The salesman said the best tire for me is the new Diamondback Auburn @ $239 ea plus shipping. It appears this tire is in stock and ready to ship. Has anyone purchased them and if so were you satisfied with the tire ?. Thanks __________________ Lineman, the only dumb animal that can harness himself !!

01-10-2017, 07:43 PM	#2
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,166	Re: Diamondback Auburn Radials Not running the "Auburn" but I have been very happy with my Diamondback radials. The Auburns haven't been available until fairly recently. Bet they would look good on your truck. There may be some Auburn reviews if you check Google http://www.dbtires.com/images/Auburn-Deluxe-Ad.jpg

01-10-2017, 08:24 PM	#3
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,137	Re: Diamondback Auburn Radials __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

01-10-2017, 09:32 PM	#4
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	Re: Diamondback Auburn Radials I run 185R85 Radials from Firestone/Bridgestone dealer, Ecopia is there brand, designed for electric car use, have run them on my 40 wagon for 3 years, run them on my 48 pick up, friend runs them on his 40 coupe and they are on a 36 pick up. about $700 mounted and balanced for a set of 4

01-10-2017, 11:58 PM	#7
Detonator Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 391	Re: Diamondback Auburn Radials Diamondback has been promising these Auburns -- literally -- for years. I used to call them every six months or so and always got the same answer: "call back in six months..." I gave up calling summer before last. While most guys seem to love their Diamondbacks, I'm not sure that after the long wait I'd volunteer to be a Beta tester. I'd like to see 'em in more sizes, too. __________________ Seabright Hot Rods

01-15-2017, 09:24 AM	#8
j32 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Castleton.ny Posts: 40	Re: Diamondback Auburn Radials Same here, I have been calling them since 2013 , now that there here IM having second thoughts seeing how there so new. I guess I could give DB a call.

01-16-2017, 05:36 AM	#9
mike42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 1,605	Re: Diamondback Auburn Radials I also waited for a couple-three years DB and finally said the hell with it. I bought 4 16" Coker's from Summit and the shipping was free and I don't recall paying sales tax. They are really good tires and look great ! Mike

01-16-2017, 07:40 AM	#10
j32 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Castleton.ny Posts: 40	Re: Diamondback Auburn Radials I was also thinking about the Excelsior Stahl Radial, anyone have any feedback on these tires?

01-16-2017, 08:06 AM	#11
V8 Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granger (Northern) Indiana Posts: 1,520	Re: Diamondback Auburn Radials One big advantage with Diamond Back is that all their tires are tubeless radials, including the new Auburns. The 16" bias and radials from Coker require tubes.

01-16-2017, 03:15 PM	#12
Jakno Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 325	Re: Diamondback Auburn Radials I think I have seen on the Barn that Diamondback tires are available thru Summit and includes free shipping ?. Anyone have any information or knowledge of that ?. Thanks __________________ Lineman, the only dumb animal that can harness himself !!

01-17-2017, 10:56 AM	#13
mike42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 1,605	Re: Diamondback Auburn Radials Bob V8......you are correct, but I bought Coker Radial Tubes to be on the safe side. Mike

01-17-2017, 12:14 PM	#14
j32 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Castleton.ny Posts: 40	Re: Diamondback Auburn Radials I just talked with DB and they said the 600/16 is all they have , I asked when they were expecting other sizes like 700 or 750/16 and he said he had no idea. When I first talked with them years ago they were supposed to have both sizes available together , not much help only having one size unless your using 600/16 on all four. I guess it's time to move on.