Re: [Chrysler300] Coker Tire Discount

[Edward Mills Antique Tractors <millserat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

As you point out, most Diamondbacks are major brand black sidewall tires 
with custom whitewalls or redlines or whatever added by them. Process 
involves buffing sidewall and applying raw rubber and curing in place 
with a special mold on tire. Kind of like retreading.

If done right, there should not be any balance issues beyond those of 
original tire, but problem is you first have to have a tire in right 
size and so far I have not found anyone in the majors still making big 
14 inch tires. Still some in P215/75R14 including Narrow Whites 
(Firestone, Cooper, etc) and P225/70R14.

I think at one time they were importing a 14 inch heavy truck tire from 
Europe as a starting point, May be a bit stiff on the ride but not much 
alternative in larger 14 inch.

As to 15 inch, there are plenty of those to start from if you are 
looking for Wide Whitewall.

But if you have a 1962 or later car with narrow whitewall, you are in 
luck as there are still several companies (Firestone, Cooper, Kumho, 
Hankook, Toyo) making decent narrow whites in P225/75R15 and P235/75R15. 
Thats a much cheaper solution (first 4 are available at Sears) and you 
have multiple options for local warranty or replacement without the hassle.

Best, Ed

On 3/25/2011 3:56 AM, Tom Cox wrote:
>
> I have purchased four sets of DiamondBack Tires; no problems at all. They
> are first line tires (Goodyear, Michelin, etc) with whatever whitewall (or
> red stripe) you want.
>
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> To: Michael Moore
> Cc: Mark Souders; Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
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> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Coker Tire Discount
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> Has anyone had any similar bad experience with the Diamondback tires? I
> was about to order a set from them.
>
> Keith Boonstra
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> On 3/25/2011 12:33 AM, Michael Moore wrote:
> > How about American Classic?
> > Mike Moore
> > 300H
> > On Mar 24, 2011, at 6:40 PM, Mark Souders wrote:
> >
> >> Rolland,
> >> Some have had good experience with Coker, but the better tires and 
> better
> prices are with Diamondback Tires in Conway, SC.
> >>
> >> Mark Souders
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> >> From: RWestra@xxxxxxx <mailto:RWestra%40aol.com> 
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> >> Sent: Thu, Mar 24, 2011 6:10 pm
> >> Subject: [Chrysler300] Coker Tire Discount
> >>
> >> I am about ready to buy tires for my L. I got a quote from Coker on the
> >> 35 75 R 14 tires with a 1" whitewall. (just over $1000) This is 
> going to
> dig
> >> nto the grocery money and I seemed to recall that 300 club members were
> >> ligible for a discount. Anyone know how to go about getting this
> discount.
> >>
> >> lso has anyone had any experience with the 235 75R 14 tires from Coker.
> >> hey are the ones I want but I would like to be sure they have a good
> track
> >> ecord.
> >>
> >> hanks.
> >>
> >> Rolland Westra
> >>
> >> Rockford, IL
> >>
> >> 815 226 8046
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