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oldspert · 08-08-2023, 01:06 PM

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?

ronn · 08-08-2023, 02:23 PM

ALL DEPENDS WHAT YOU CALL QUALITY TIRES............

price generally dictates quality.

raprice · 08-08-2023, 03:03 PM

I've had Universals on my '30 coupe for a few years and they seem fine.
Rog

Herb Concord Ca · 08-08-2023, 03:45 PM

Look into European Classic Tires. See ad in Restorer Magazine. Bert's sells them.

dansluck · 08-08-2023, 03:52 PM

Goodyear diamond tread.

izze · 08-08-2023, 04:54 PM

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I just purchased from Lucas a few weeks ago. And I am very happy with the purchase.

29spcoupe · 08-08-2023, 05:18 PM

I have Lester's on my Special Coupe. They ride very nice

TerryO · 08-08-2023, 09:16 PM

Coker's radials... no comparison in the ride and handling...no more bias tires for me...

TOB

8EL · 10-25-2023, 07:34 AM

[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......

TerryO · 10-26-2023, 08:52 PM

[QUOTE=8EL;2265029]

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerryO

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......

I haven't had any issues nor have I heard of anyone having issues with radials mounted on original rims.

TOB

redmodelt · 08-08-2023, 09:34 PM

Check with Speedway Motors. They sometimes have free shipping.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/?gcli...saArroEALw_wcB

Y-Blockhead · 08-08-2023, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redmodelt

Check with Speedway Motors. They sometimes have free shipping.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/?gcli...saArroEALw_wcB

Summitt Racing as well. Mama got me 5 American Classic Radials for Christmas, free shipping.

Model "A" Fords · 08-09-2023, 06:11 AM

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.

mercman from oz · 08-09-2023, 06:24 AM

Looking good - 1929 Ford Model A Coupe with Lester Black Wall Tyres - 29spcoupe

WHN · 08-09-2023, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mercman from oz

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.

DJ S · 08-09-2023, 07:34 AM

Running universals on my Victoria. For the price of $150 a piece, they are nice tires.

Bob Bidonde · 08-09-2023, 08:42 AM

I have been running Universal tires with good results for many many years. Firestone tires will not fit into Model "A" fender wells.

spdway1 · 10-25-2023, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

I have been running Universal tires with good results for many many years. Firestone tires will not fit into Model "A" fender wells.

Such an incorrect statement - my new black wall Firestone fit just fine in a 28 well. I have never had a problem with any other previously owned Model A either,

shew01 · 10-25-2023, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

I have been running Universal tires with good results for many many years. Firestone tires will not fit into Model "A" fender wells.

I’ve heard lots of people complain about Firestones not fitting in their fender wells. Some say they have to let out some air to squeeze them in. I suppose it depends on the fender wells installed on the individual car.

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TomInCologne · 10-25-2023, 12:22 PM

Fact is that the Firestones have a bit bigger diameter and/or circumference.

08-08-2023, 01:06 PM	#1
oldspert Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 236	black wall tires 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?

08-08-2023, 02:23 PM	#2
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,814	Re: black wall tires ALL DEPENDS WHAT YOU CALL QUALITY TIRES............ price generally dictates quality.

08-08-2023, 03:03 PM	#3
raprice Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Elwood, NY Posts: 299	Re: black wall tires I've had Universals on my '30 coupe for a few years and they seem fine. Rog

08-08-2023, 03:45 PM	#4
Herb Concord Ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Concord CA Posts: 646	Re: black wall tires Look into European Classic Tires. See ad in Restorer Magazine. Bert's sells them.

08-08-2023, 03:52 PM	#5
dansluck Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Nevada Posts: 217	Re: black wall tires Goodyear diamond tread.

08-08-2023, 04:54 PM	#6
izze Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 54	Re: black wall tires Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I just purchased from Lucas a few weeks ago. And I am very happy with the purchase.

08-08-2023, 09:16 PM	#8
TerryO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. GA Posts: 533	Re: black wall tires Coker's radials... no comparison in the ride and handling...no more bias tires for me... TOB

10-25-2023, 07:34 AM	#9
8EL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Posts: 235	Re: black wall tires [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......

08-08-2023, 09:34 PM	#11
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,347	Re: black wall tires Check with Speedway Motors. They sometimes have free shipping. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/?gcli...saArroEALw_wcB __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

08-09-2023, 06:11 AM	#13
Model "A" Fords Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 260	Re: black wall tires 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.

08-09-2023, 06:24 AM	#14
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,377	Re: black wall tires Looking good - 1929 Ford Model A Coupe with Lester Black Wall Tyres - 29spcoupe

08-09-2023, 07:34 AM	#16
DJ S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Southwick, MA Posts: 590	Re: black wall tires Running universals on my Victoria. For the price of $150 a piece, they are nice tires.

08-09-2023, 08:42 AM	#17
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,492	Re: black wall tires I have been running Universal tires with good results for many many years. Firestone tires will not fit into Model "A" fender wells. __________________ Bob Bidonde

10-25-2023, 12:22 PM	#20
TomInCologne Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Germany: Cologne and Witten Posts: 305	Re: black wall tires Fact is that the Firestones have a bit bigger diameter and/or circumference.