theastronaut
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Joined: November 19, 2007
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Location: Anderson, SC
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 Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2025 10:03 am Post subject: Re: Wide Whitewall Recommendations (other then Coker) |
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| jefff wrote: |
Hi all,
Recently bought myself a '57 Oval that has Denman Elegante Bia Plys (estimated to be approximately 25 years old). The car failed inspection only because of front tire wear. As a result, I am looking to upgrade all 4 tires (plus the spare for consistency).
I was originally looking at Coker Bias Plys to keep the car as authentic as possible, but have read mixed reviews (possibly more prone to flat spotting)? Then started looking outside the box at Autobahn WW bias-look radials out of Japan. These are currently on back order and availability could take some time.
Now I've narrowed my search down to Diamond Back 5.60 R15 Auburn Deluxe (with 2.25" WW and "Beauty Bar"). Not cheap but prices are only going up as I'm up in Canada and the US/Canada tariff situation isn't doing me any favours. Just looking to hear if there are any more updates on these tires? Pros/cons? |
I've never heard anything bad about Diamond Back. My set still has bright white whitewalls. We have a restoration shop so we see them a lot between cars that come to our shop or talking to people at car shows.
Coker/Firestone bias plies are fine, we had a set on a '57 oval. They do flat spot like any bias will, but you can get the rounded parking pads that help with that. Another issue with bias plies is that they aren't always as round as radials even when new so they may need to be trued after mounting or you might have vibrations that won't balance out since its not a balance issue.
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