The Ford Barn

Bill in Al · 08-04-2010, 08:16 PM

Is there an economical 16" radial 3"wide or wider whitewall available? Getting close to putting the '41 tudor on the road!

HOTRODPRIMER · 08-04-2010, 09:09 PM

Coker makes them but when you want a 3" or better whitewall and start talking radial the prices are not cheap,,HRP

600R16 COKER CLASSIC 3" WHITEWALL
$232.00
VIEW DETAIL

750R16 COKER CLASSIC 4" WHITEWALL
$271.00
VIEW DETAIL

650R16 COKER CLASSIC 3 1/4" Whitewall
$245.00
VIEW DETAIL

Uncle Bob · 08-04-2010, 09:25 PM

I've had good service from the Diamond back radials on my '36; http://www.dbtires.com/

"Economical" is a relative term, ain't none of them really cheap.

1oldtimer · 08-04-2010, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

I've had good service from the Diamond back radials on my '36; http://www.dbtires.com/

"Economical" is a relative term, ain't none of them really cheap.

i got my diamond backs through the white wall candy store in orange. for a good radial tire for a regular car your going to spend around $130-$150 each (for that size 16"), a bias ply whitewall tire is around $130 each so $195 isn't that far off for a whitewall radial.

hombres ruin · 08-04-2010, 11:07 PM

I use lucas classic tire in long beach california,they are cheap and have a huge variety and there service is amazing.I ordered tires on a monday ,had them at my door tuesday afternoon

BILLF/TRF · 08-05-2010, 02:04 PM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

I just put Diamond Back 215/70R16-3" whitewalls on my '36 coupe and the difference in ride from my old bias plys was phenomenal! They aren't cheap at $224 each but the better ride was worth it!

Bill in Al · 08-05-2010, 09:29 PM

Thanks ya'll. You confirmed pretty much what I had tentatively decided--going with the Diamondback. Usually more is less in the long run! Bill

08-04-2010, 08:16 PM	#1
Bill in Al Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pell City (New London) Al Posts: 317	16" radial wide whitewalls Is there an economical 16" radial 3"wide or wider whitewall available? Getting close to putting the '41 tudor on the road!

08-04-2010, 09:09 PM	#2
HOTRODPRIMER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate,South Carolina Posts: 500	Re: 16" radial wide whitewalls Coker makes them but when you want a 3" or better whitewall and start talking radial the prices are not cheap,,HRP 600R16 COKER CLASSIC 3" WHITEWALL $232.00 VIEW DETAIL 750R16 COKER CLASSIC 4" WHITEWALL $271.00 VIEW DETAIL 650R16 COKER CLASSIC 3 1/4" Whitewall $245.00 VIEW DETAIL __________________ ‘When one door closes, another opens. But we often look so regretfully upon the closed door that we don’t see the one which has opened for us.’ Alexander Graham Bell

08-04-2010, 09:25 PM	#3
Uncle Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salado, TX. Posts: 733	Re: 16" radial wide whitewalls I've had good service from the Diamond back radials on my '36; http://www.dbtires.com/ "Economical" is a relative term, ain't none of them really cheap. __________________ Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.

08-04-2010, 11:07 PM	#5
hombres ruin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 518	Re: 16" radial wide whitewalls I use lucas classic tire in long beach california,they are cheap and have a huge variety and there service is amazing.I ordered tires on a monday ,had them at my door tuesday afternoon __________________ "I have built my organisation on fear"..Al Capone.

08-05-2010, 02:04 PM	#6
BILLF/TRF Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Thief River Falls, MN Posts: 155	Re: 16" radial wide whitewalls Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I just put Diamond Back 215/70R16-3" whitewalls on my '36 coupe and the difference in ride from my old bias plys was phenomenal! They aren't cheap at $224 each but the better ride was worth it!

08-05-2010, 09:29 PM	#7
Bill in Al Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pell City (New London) Al Posts: 317	Re: 16" radial wide whitewalls Thanks ya'll. You confirmed pretty much what I had tentatively decided--going with the Diamondback. Usually more is less in the long run! Bill