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I have a 64 300K and wanted larger tires/wheels on her, didn't like the look of a 14" radial. Since it's not all original (engine only) and I'm not into "just off the showroom look and feel", I put on a set of 15" American Racing black "wagon wheels" with Copper Mastercrafts, 225-15's on. Since I tend to jump on her more than not, I wanted rubber that would hold up. I don't take her above 60 mph too much, 3.91 gears aren't meant for highway cruising.
If I want the old style look, I'll try Coker or Diamondback, but for now, I want to stay on the road.
Dave Moore
Wallingford, CT
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From: John J. Hertog <crossram@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, June 1, 2007 11:26:46 AM Subject: Re: [FWDLK] tires Hi Gary,
Taking into account the many different aspects of this hobby, and the fact that different owners use their cars for different purposes, the choice of tire is up to the individual owner based on taste as well as anticipated use of the vehicle.
What I am trying to say is that, if the car is a "trailer queen" and hardly gets driven, and is only taken out of the trailer for shows and awards, then, of course, correct-appearing tires would be the ticket. However, for folks like me who couldn't give a rat's ass about awards, who never trailer their cars, and who drive them hard as often as possible, I'd go with performance over correct looks. Indeed, the tires on my cars are all serious Goodyear Eagle GT+4's, V-rated, with "only" a 1" whitewall. My personal choice, and I am sure there are other suitable tires out there besides the Goodyears.
John Hertog
Sag Harbor NY From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gary Stauffer Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 9:56 AM To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [FWDLK] tires Greetings to All, With the current discussion on Coker Tires, it causes me to ponder...(and no, I am not driving a 100-point resto) under what conditions would I buy specialty tires such as these? If they only have an estimated 20k life span, and if the manufacturer is not willing to be a 'stand-up' kind of guy, why would I not only (potentially) endanger my life but also those around me? Not to mention (potential) damage to the car... It would seem illogical to put any tire that is not of the absolute highest quality on any car that is actually driven. In pursuit of perfection we should always be constrained by reality and facts. If I was driving anywhere on the freeway system (not to mention OR to OK) I think that a set of Michelins would be just fine for me. Screw the tire deduct on a 100-point rig....
Gary
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