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oldspert 08-08-2023 01:06 PM

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?

ronn 08-08-2023 02:23 PM

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


price generally dictates quality.

raprice 08-08-2023 03:03 PM

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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

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

dansluck 08-08-2023 03:52 PM

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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

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

TerryO 08-08-2023 09:16 PM

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




TOB

redmodelt 08-08-2023 09:34 PM

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

Y-Blockhead 08-08-2023 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by redmodelt (Post 2246359)
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.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...5&d=1691557161

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

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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

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1691580198

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

WHN 08-09-2023 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mercman from oz (Post 2246395)
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1691580198

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

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

Bob Bidonde 08-09-2023 08:42 AM

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

gdmn852 08-09-2023 10:59 AM

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Snyders also sell tires, I was there a few weeks ago and their were a number of sets awaiting pickup. Check with them to see what they have in stock.Prices on tires seems to go up every time I look at them .

ronn 08-09-2023 12:06 PM

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JEGS 106. each including shipping and tax. OK by me. quality? dont know...........


wont drive them enough to ever find out.

tucan31 10-24-2023 05:44 PM

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I got the Firestone from Coker with free shipping. They offer free shipping from time to time.

al's28/33 10-24-2023 09:25 PM

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I have had Firestones for 22 years. They fit just fine into the side mount wheel well. I'm going with Goodyears in 2024. Gonna try the diamond treads.

8EL 10-25-2023 07:34 AM

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[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......


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