Re: IML: I got stuck with wrong tires

["jsadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>]

I think it may be hard to place blame here given the vast number of 
whitewall styles available. Without a brochure of photos, you are counting 
on the seller understanding what you are talking about. I clearly remember 
the style used on the 69, but had to look at the 65 brochure to recall what 
that whitewall design looked like.
      In general, a lot of grief can be saved by the buyer knowing EXACTLY 
what they want & being sure they convey that info to the seller.  Where 
possible, the best way here is with the Chrysler part number. A good example 
is one time I thought I wanted a trunk lock for a 60 Imperial. That's what I 
asked for without using a part number. What I received was indeed a trunk 
lock. What I really wanted was a lock cylinder. I could only blame myself on 
that one. My next purchase was a 60 parts book.
John
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From: <RandalPark@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 1:36 AM
Subject: Re: IML: I got stuck with wrong tires


> Are these radials or bias ply tires? If they are radials, I might be 
> interested depending on the price. I have a '68 that needs a set of tires.
>
> It could be that I am not as precise as you, but without checking into it 
> carefully, it has seemed to me that 1965 through 1968 used the same triple 
> band (first thin- second thinner-third thin like the first) white wall 
> Goodyear Power Cushion 9.15 X 15 bias ply tire. In 1969, they used the 
> dual band (one thick and one very thin). I have seen triple band and dual 
> band white walls where all bands are the same thickness. These would not 
> be technically correct on any Imperal.
>
> Can you describe the tires that you have, and the difference that you are 
> looking for with a bit more detail?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Paul W.
>
> In an email dated 19/6/2005 6:46:07 am GMT Daylight time, "DANIEL LA 
> PLAUNT" <dlaplaunt@xxxxxxx> writes:
>
> > I hope to warn any person who may purchase custom tires to not settle for 
> > a
> > telephone agreement as to their specifications.
> > It is I who thought myself so fortunate to have finally found a way to
> > recreate the tripple band whitewall configurtion as available on '65
> > Imperials. My order with Diamond Back Tires of South Carolina resulted in 
> > a
> > great dissapiontment when I received tires that would be perfect for a '67
> > or later Imperial (concentric treatment occurs closer to center) but not
> > correct for a '65. Plese know the tires are excellent and beautiful but
> > simply not what I specified OVER THE PHONE.
> > I have now placed a standing order with Diamond BackTire for the tire I
> > hope for, only this time I have forwarded a rubbing from an original tire
> > and provided detailed measurement and notations to serve as a guard 
> > against
> > any misunderstanding. I will also require a scale diagram / proof of the
> > configuration before authorizing manufacture.
> > Does any one out there need perfect tires for their '67 or '68 Imperial ?
> >
> > Daniel the grieving boi
> >
> >
> >
> >
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