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Old 01-11-2014, 02:18 PM   #1
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Would anyone be so kind to post some pics of your car with radial tires on 35 rims. Im about to spend gobs of money for a set of tires for my 34 project and I dont want to be disatisfied with my choice. I dont want to use bias tires since here in Vermont we have several roads in need of repair. I love the look of a "chubby tire" but I understand im limited by 4" rim width. I also want them to be wide whites. Im leaning towards a 215/70/r16 or 215/75/r16 from coker or Diamondback. Anyone going wider than 215? I think the 75 would give me a bit taller tire to help with highway speeds. Banjo is 354. Stock steering. all pics and comments welcome.Thanks so much Ken
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Ken, the wheels are '36 but the tires are 215/70 R16 with 3"WW from Diamond Back Radials. We like them especially with the 3.54 rear end and the T-5 transmission.
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I am also looking for radials for my 35'and want the fatter look than the 600/16',sure would like to see a close up of the 215/r/16,wonder if Bill used tubes in his..
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Old 01-12-2014, 11:22 AM   #4
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Bill, thanks a bunch, they look good! Do you know if 36 wheels are the same width as 35 wires? I believe 4" for 35. Im thinking I can go one size taller (215/75 since from what I understand the 215 is tire width and the 75 is percent of width in hight if that makes any sense. 75 would give me close to a 29" tall tire to help the 354 gears.
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I am also looking for radials for my 35'and want the fatter look than the 600/16',sure would like to see a close up of the 215/r/16,wonder if Bill used tubes in his..
Don, my tires from Diamond Back are tubeless (on their recommendation!) and fit my 4" rims well. The only problem I had with air leaking was not tightening the valve stem base enough. Unfortunately I do not have any close-up pics of my tires handy but you could go on-line to Diamond Back (www.dbtires.com) and on page 24 they have pics of of their tires showing tread design. If you look through their catalogue, there is not a big selection of tires in that size. Mine are steel belted--for whatever that's worth--maybe rougher ride? Good luck, Bill.
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Fedral Tires 195/75r16 Ecovan, I bought them from a local dealer and they're Diamond Backs.

or these look promising:
http://www.dbtires.com/2013_catalog/hi/22.htm
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I called about the new tire diamond back is coming out with,won't be ready till March ,then maybe June good looking tire tho.
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