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Old 04-15-2016, 08:04 AM   #41
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2000 miles on my Firestones new last season. So far they have been good. Even wear and track well. I also like the looks on my truck.
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Old 05-26-2016, 04:01 PM   #42
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Any information about the Universal tire sold by Wallace Wwde?
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Old 05-26-2016, 04:06 PM   #43
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I just took the plunge and ordered a set of Excelsiors yesterday.
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Old 05-26-2016, 06:24 PM   #44
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Another thumbs up for the Lucas tires. At 3000 miles and still going great
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Old 05-26-2016, 09:07 PM   #45
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Bot 5 Michelins 19" black have not mounted them yet ? are they worth a fk ?
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Old 05-27-2016, 07:12 AM   #46
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I am using WW 19" Goodyears and am very pleased with them. They show even wear and little tread wear after 4,000 miles. I did put full liners in the tires and that firms the tires considerably. However, I cannot tell much ride difference from my very old Alstate's. As always keeping them inflated properly is essential.
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Old 05-27-2016, 09:43 AM   #47
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I have Firestones on my 29 coupe and are happy with them. I had Lesters on my 31 TS and they gave a nice ride and held up well so I would recommend either.
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Old 05-28-2016, 02:32 AM   #48
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As opposed to how long they should last ....... but ..... as far as "road handling and softness in ride on back roads" ...... has anyone had any experiences to share after trying the Black-wall Coker Excelsior 475/500 - 19, "Nylon" Tires @ $142.00 ................... vs. ............... the Black-wall Coker 550/19 Exlessior Stahl Sport "Radial" Tires @ $271.00 ....... about $516.00 difference for a set of four (4).
I now have over 8000 miles on my Exlessior Stahl Sport Radial Tires in my 31 Sedan and it has been one of the best investments in tires I have made to date.

They are eight ply and the car is so much more controllable. I also have a 31 Roadster with Lester bias ply and when I drive that car I really can appreciate the radials, but the bias ply give you a smoother ride.

If you drive you car often and want safe tire "8 Ply" that handles well the extra cost if Radials is worth it, if you only drive to car shows less that a couple of thousand miles a year not worth the cost, at least to me anyway.
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