Chimera Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Is anyone rocking the Diamond Back SS redline tires on their Riviera? Whats your favorite redline for the Rivis? https://dbtires.com/product/diamond-back-ss/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awk409ak Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Hi Chimera, I bought the SS, nice tires, but had to return them because the 15 wheel I bought would not fit my car (64 Riviera). So sent them and traded them fr the 17 DB2 redlines. Should have them next week. Going with US MAG U111 17x7 and 17x8. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I bought the Diamond Back triple stripe white walls after waffling between their red stripes and the triple stripe white walls. Either way, their in house tires are very well made and handle very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 On 8/19/2019 at 9:24 AM, NC1968Riviera said: I bought the Diamond Back triple stripe white walls after waffling between their red stripes and the triple stripe white walls. Either way, their in house tires are very well made and handle very well. I think you made the right choice on those triple whites. Redlines are super cool, but going with original when there is such good style is never going wrong! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 On 8/14/2019 at 12:20 PM, awk409ak said: Hi Chimera, I bought the SS, nice tires, but had to return them because the 15 wheel I bought would not fit my car (64 Riviera). So sent them and traded them fr the 17 DB2 redlines. Should have them next week. Going with US MAG U111 17x7 and 17x8. Art The tires did not fit on your wheels why? They are not original 64 tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awk409ak Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 5 hours ago, Chimera said: The tires did not fit on your wheels why? They are not original 64 tires? No, no. My wheels did not fit on the car. I had ordered some 15x7 and 15x8 that did not fit over the drums. Had to ship back the tires and wheels. Went with 17x7 and 17x8 and the DB redlines. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Love DBs tires and they are so nice to deal with. Only complaint I and others have with red lines is that the red fades/mutes over time even if car stays in garage out of sun. It’s like the black behind the red gradually bleeds into the red and takes the brightness away. But they are still the best we can get for the Riv in a redline. If I had a car that did not come with redlines from factory I probably would not buy them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 What about Coker for redlines? I have a set on my Wildcat and dont have any issues with them... Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, 1965rivgs said: What about Coker for redlines? I have a set on my Wildcat and dont have any issues with them... Tom Yeah, Im thinking about getting these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-4-Coker-BFGoodrich-375-Redline-Radial-Tire-225-70-15-579786-Each/392287024385?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908131621%26meid%3D6530bf9c8526441c8b98597f5e7f3935%26pid%3D100678%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D183863505287%26itm%3D392287024385%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2481888&_trksid=p2481888.c100678.m3607&_trkparms=pageci%3A38e8dedf-c5c7-11e9-b799-74dbd180262d|parentrq%3Abf6a393a16c0aadcc780dc9ffff2f796|iid%3A1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 2 hours ago, JZRIV said: Love DBs tires and they are so nice to deal with. Only complaint I and others have with red lines is that the red fades/mutes over time even if car stays in garage out of sun. It’s like the black behind the red gradually bleeds into the red and takes the brightness away. But they are still the best we can get for the Riv in a redline. If I had a car that did not come with redlines from factory I probably would not buy them. Thanks for the information, because I was thinking of getting the DBs as I was under the delusion that the redline was more pronounced. Any GS Riviera I tend to want to put Redlines on personally (if they had the option to come with that year). An I even put some on my triple green 67 (non-GS), but yeah for non-GS the three lined white walls are a good idea from DB. You say the redline fading is the only complaint, but thats kinda a big deal. They should fix that IMO. As far as handling, who knows, but I noticed the DB SS are rated at one level higher in speed than the Coker's and the DBII or III or even slightly higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awk409ak Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 I don't think Coker has anywhere near the sizes available as DB does. The ones I got DBII, are actually Z rated and they are directional, not that I need it, but because they are 17"s. I'll tell you they look Great. I can always go back and re-install my Buick rallys with the white walls for that stock look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 If I understand it correctly , Coker is producing tires in their own molds. Diamond Back is taking current production tires from different companies and laminating the sidewall you want to the tire. Can a yone verify this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 6 hours ago, awk409ak said: I don't think Coker has anywhere near the sizes available as DB does. The ones I got DBII, are actually Z rated and they are directional, not that I need it, but because they are 17"s. I'll tell you they look Great. I can always go back and re-install my Buick rallys with the white walls for that stock look. Coker does have a very close to accurate original size with these Silvertown 225/70R15 BFGodrich Redlines I shared a link to above. Whats the directional mean? Is the Z rating tractional or what? Sorry, I'm not exactly a tire expert! hehe. I spoke to DB on the phone about the SS yet forget what brad of tire they start with. I think DB specifically came out with the SS tire recently to compete with the price point of the Coker's because they are about the same price point (a bit cheaper) and about the same ratings (maybe slightly better) and there advertising says "Introducing our new Diamond Back SS line! This tire offers a lower price alternative to our DBIII while still satisfying most 50,60,65, and 70 series sizes. With a nostalgic 70s style tread, a T speed rating, and a 440AB UTQG, the Diamond Back SS is an affordable, quality tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awk409ak Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Rivnut, You are correct. The tires go though a vulcanization process to add whatever strip you want. The DB SS is similar to the BFG T/A's, but at a lower price, pretty much the same spec too(don't recall the brand) The DBII are TOYO and DB III are BFG T/A's. I miss stated, mine are the DB FT in 17's, I believe Z speed rated, and directional. Directional is they have a right and left tire for rotation, because of the thread design(more of a performance tire) . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 AND, Diamond Back is MUCH easier when it ever comes time for a warranty. When I had my shop there were a few times I had to use the warranty as I can't afford to have a customers car in my shop for 3-4 weeks waiting on a replacement. Normally a replacement was 2-3 days. All I had to do was send a pic. The tires they sell are top quality name brand tires. NO JUNK!!! If wanted they will strip off ALL nomenclature from the inside. I ALSO recommend getting the warranty they offer. CHEAP insurance if something WERE to go wrong. Tom T. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Tom T. Interesting point you brought up about warranty. I had a warranty issue with Coker’s bias redlines years ago and they refused to honor it. Clearly had a defective tread issue sent detailed pictures, tried talking to different reps at Coker but basically while not direct words, they told me to pound salt. Maybe they’ve improved their warranty responsibility today but it was such a horrible experience I have little desire to give them business. Having said that they do offer many unavailable tires supporting the antique industry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 EXACTLY, what I was trying in a-round-about-way to say. I'm not knocking what Coker has to offer, BUT if time comes when a warranty would apply they are not actually very accommodating. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Chimera said: Whats the directional mean? Is the Z rating tractional or what? Sorry, I'm not exactly a tire expert! hehe. High performance tires are designed to roate in one direction only. The markings on the sidewall tell you which direction the tires should rotate. Has to do with directional stability that other tires don't have at high speeds and they also displace water better. The ones I've had are only good in the summer. Like a pig on ice in the snow. The Z rating is a speed rating. S and T are the most common ratings for passenger tires, respectively they're good up to 112 and 118 mph. Z rated tires are rated at 149+ mph. Edited August 24, 2019 by RivNut (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awk409ak Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Rivnut, Right again. Mine are 225/55 and 255/55ZR17. These are the DB FT. Pictured is the 225/55ZR17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 For the most part Coker doesn't offer high performance tires.. Besides the speed rating the sidewalls are usually much stiffer making our wallowing cars more stable at speed not that MOST of us here care about, BUT when it comes time to order new tires for my '64 Riv. I will AGAIN be looking at DB myself as I would like a higher speed rating & a stiffer sidewall so my Riv. WILL CORNER EVEN BETTER!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 On 8/23/2019 at 7:08 PM, 1965rivgs said: What about Coker for redlines? I have a set on my Wildcat and dont have any issues with them... Tom Tom, Do you have 225/70s by chance? After studying the dimensional specs from the original 8.45 then converting to P metric, the 225/75 seemed closest which is what I was after. I do not believe Coker offers the redline in a 225/75.....or if they did, I did not see them on their website at the time of my purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 I put those 225/70 on my 67. Decent tire and looks nice. Overall it seems worth it to order the DB for a higher quality tire and more accurate size, even though the redline fades and reportedly the tires don't clean up well. I noticed the original spare in my 71 is 225/75R15. Whats the math on these FR70 firestone? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coker-Tire-62500-Firestone-Wide-Oval-Tire-FR70-15-Redline-Sidewall-Radial/401785329320?epid=5017537247&hash=item5d8c4596a8:g:GicAAOSwzUVdAg41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) According to this chart, the FR 70 15 tire is comparable to a 6.70 x 15 tire -- not available on the Riviera - a tire more likely found on a smaller car. A comparable tire would the a 205/75R15. Just a little small for a Riviera. You could run it but your speedometer would be way off and you'd be turning more tire and engine revolutions per mile and your (already poor) mileage would suffer. The 1963 Corvette would have come out with this size tire. The standard Riviera 7.10 x 15 would be comparable to the G series tires and the optional Riviera 7.60 would be comparable to the H series. The suggested radial tire for the standard 7.10 x 15 tire is the 215/75R15 and the the suggested radial tire for the optional 7.60 x 15 tire is the 225/75R15. TIRE SIZE CONVERSION CHART Shop by Size 1949 to 1964 1965 to 1970 1970 to 1980 1960 to Present 1980 to Present NUMERIC ALPHA NUMERIC* EURO-METRIC P-METRIC EURO-METRIC or P-METRIC "90-" to "80"-series 78- to 50-series "82"-series 80-, 75-series 70-series 65-series 60-series 50-series 5.20-10 145R10 165/70R10 5.20-12 145R12 P145/80R12 165/70R12 5.60-12 6.00-12 155R12 P155/80R12 165/65R13 145R13 155R13 P155/80R13 175/70R13 195/60R13 215/50R13 5.60-13 6.00-13 A 165R13 P165/80R13 185/70R13 205/60R13 6.50-13 B 175R13 P175/80R13 C P185/80R13 7.00-13 D 185R13 195R13 5.60-14 6.00-14 145R14 175/65R14 6.00-14 6.45-14 155R14 175/70R14 185/65R14 B 165R14 P175/75R14 185/70R14 195/65R14 205/60R14 6.50-14 6.95-14 C 175R14 P185/75R14 195/70R14 215/60R14 D 7.00-14 7.35-14 E 185R14 P195/75R14 205/70R14 225/60R14 245/50R14 7.50-14 7.75-14 F 195R14 P205/75R14 215/70R14 235/60R14 8.00-14 8.25-14 G 205R14 P215/75R14 225/70R14 245/60R14 265/50R14 8.50-14 8.55-14 H 215R14 P225/75R14 9.00-14 J 225R14 9.50-14 L 5.60-15 A 155R15 P155/80R15 185/65R15 195/60R15 6.00-15 B 165R15 P165/80R15 185/70R15 195/65R15 205/60R15 225/50R15 6.50-15 6.85-15 C 175R15 195/70R15 205/65R15 215/60R15 D 7.35-15 E 185R15 P195/75R15 205/70R15 215/65R15 225/60R15 6.70-15 7.75-15 F 195R15 P205/75R15 215/70R15 235/60R15 8.15-15 7.10-15 G 205R15 P215/75R15 225/70R15 235/65R15 245/60R15 265/50R15 8.25-15 8.45-15 7.60-15 H 215R15 P225/75R15 235/70R15 255/60R15 275/50R15 8.55-15 8.00-15 8.85-15 J 225R15 P225/75R15 235/70R15 265/60R15 8.20-15 9.00-15 K 9.15-15 L 235R15 P235/75R15 255/70R15 275/60R15 295/50R15 N Edited August 26, 2019 by RivNut (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Chimera said: I put those 225/70 on my 67. Decent tire and looks nice. Overall it seems worth it to order the DB for a higher quality tire and more accurate size, even though the redline fades and reportedly the tires don't clean up well. I noticed the original spare in my 71 is 225/75R15. Whats the math on these FR70 firestone? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Coker-Tire-62500-Firestone-Wide-Oval-Tire-FR70-15-Redline-Sidewall-Radial/401785329320?epid=5017537247&hash=item5d8c4596a8:g:GicAAOSwzUVdAg41 Gabriel, So you have a radial original spare in the 71? I didn't think they were offered in 71. I know prior to that yes but thought they stopped offering the radial in 71 for some reason???. Have you deciphered the spare date code? That'd be a very rare tire if factory original. The F 70 is too small for a Riv IMO. I ran the Coker F70 Bias on the 67 GS and they worked to avoid a point loss at BCA as it was the closest thing available to the H70. They will function OK though look small, but not terribly so. That was one of the dumbest decisions I made over the years in the hobby by buying them to avoid point loss at a show. It enabled a gold senior which was nice but today that is worth about 2oz of sour owl crap! Edited August 26, 2019 by JZRIV (see edit history) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 4 hours ago, JZRIV said: Gabriel, So you have a radial original spare in the 71? I didn't think they were offered in 71. I know prior to that yes but thought they stopped offering the radial in 71 for some reason???. Have you deciphered the spare date code? That'd be a very rare tire if factory original. The F 70 is too small for a Riv IMO. I ran the Coker F70 Bias on the 67 GS and they worked to avoid a point loss at BCA as it was the closest thing available to the H70. They will function OK though look small, but not terribly so. That was one of the dumbest decisions I made over the years in the hobby by buying them to avoid point loss at a show. It enabled a gold senior which was nice but today that is worth about 2oz of sour owl crap! Yeah, good point. I assumed it was the original tire, yet need to check the date code. Whoever owned the 71 previously put 235/75R15 whitewall on, yet with a 225/75R15 in the trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 On 8/26/2019 at 5:39 AM, JZRIV said: Tom, Do you have 225/70s by chance? After studying the dimensional specs from the original 8.45 then converting to P metric, the 225/75 seemed closest which is what I was after. I do not believe Coker offers the redline in a 225/75.....or if they did, I did not see them on their website at the time of my purchase. Hi Jason, Remember, this is a Wildcat. I`m running 70/235`s in a redline tire Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 On 8/23/2019 at 7:08 PM, 1965rivgs said: What about Coker for redlines? I have a set on my Wildcat and dont have any issues with them... Tom Tom, my tire guy ( now retired), but his shop keeps going forward suggested I not use Coker for specialty tires. My tire guy owns 9 running Alpha Romeos and was in the tire business his whole career. The reason my tire guy suggested others than Coker was he believed Coker used worn molds to make their tires. I just got some tires from TruSpoke who ordered through DB. I wanted 710 R 15 with a 1” white wall, but DB would not give me the 1’ wow on the 710 R 15. Well , Truspoke got the tire I wanted. Here is a pic of my latest experiment in wheel look for my 63 Red Riviera. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegart Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Looks great Bob. The tri shield fits good. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 Coker Redlines: BF Goodrich Silvertown Redline Radial Tire 225/7015R 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 I've heard that besides the "worn" molds to whichTurbinator made reference, Coker doesnt have to DOT date their tires. What's new to you could in fact be years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 We were recapping tires in my grandfathers shop into the 1960's with cookers from the late 1930's to late 1940's. The clamp bolts were hand tightened onto soft rubber before the pressure was applied. I think tire style and size changes were the reason he got them. Our vulcanizing mandrels were newer or purchased new and wear was never a factor. I have seen tires that had a rounded, puffy edge to the tread grooves when too little pressure was applied during curing. My guess would be an assumption of a fault based on some level of ignorance if delivery was taken on one like that. There is a lot of "little bit of knowledge is dangerous" in the hobby. I have been getting about 10,000 miles on a set of four Coker biased tires since my first set in 1994, pretty consistent with the mileage originally (the safe mileage). The tires on my '60 Electra are about due. I am looking at other brands because I have been using a wider whitewall that original and Coker doesn't list them. But no problems with mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 15 hours ago, kegart said: Looks great Bob. The tri shield fits good. Kevin Kevin, thank you very much. The Tri bar spinner is not my first choice, but that is how they came. The tire a radial bias look rides and handles like a radial.Turbinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 On 11/26/2019 at 3:56 PM, 60FlatTop said: We were recapping tires in my grandfathers shop into the 1960's with cookers from the late 1930's to late 1940's. The clamp bolts were hand tightened onto soft rubber before the pressure was applied. I think tire style and size changes were the reason he got them. Our vulcanizing mandrels were newer or purchased new and wear was never a factor. I have seen tires that had a rounded, puffy edge to the tread grooves when too little pressure was applied during curing. My guess would be an assumption of a fault based on some level of ignorance if delivery was taken on one like that. There is a lot of "little bit of knowledge is dangerous" in the hobby. I have been getting about 10,000 miles on a set of four Coker biased tires since my first set in 1994, pretty consistent with the mileage originally (the safe mileage). The tires on my '60 Electra are about due. I am looking at other brands because I have been using a wider whitewall that original and Coker doesn't list them. But no problems with mine. Bernie, I heard, but cannot say it is true, but a person has to send a Coker tire back to Coker for warranty claim. Whereas, Diamond Back is more forgiving and they do not require the warranty tire back for inspection. I have no problem with Coker. I’m just going on what I ve been told. I’m happy you have had good service with your Coker tires. Turbinator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) My experience is personal and have not had a warranty claim on the Coker tires, just wore them out or didn't use them enough. If they have the size I want I will always go back to the business that satisfied me. I am getting close to 60 years in the hobby and although there are many fine people in the hobby there has always been a percentage of swindlers in the group. It is not out of credibility that a couple of brand new spares could be warranty replacements. If I made a sale and there was a claim I would sure want to see some sort of evidence or I would have included any "warranty" issue cost in the original pricing. I do that with my own non-automotive business while remaining price competitive. (our answer is "Yes Sir!", makes me appear generous and forgiving). I was taught to be distrustful by experts. Reminds me of a management story, a friend of mine went into a large chain pharmacy to make a purchase. Standing behind him, I saw shelves of candy bars with a big sign 2 for $1.00. Looked good and I don't buy them often. I picked up one for me and one for my wife. The cashier rang up + or - $4. I said "Wait a minute". She showed me the fine print. I was not a card carrying member. It took three levels of management to clear the sale and each one physically had to sign something. It was entertaining for me. As for tires, I probably wouldn't make a claim, just move to another vendor. Bernie Edited December 1, 2019 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR455 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Hi all, I know this is an old thread--but it is right on point for my question. I recently got some early 1980s 15x7 rally rims in good shape, and I'd like to put some bigger tires on them for my '71 Riv. I was thinking something like 255/70R15 in the rear and 235/70R15 in the front, to give it a nice stance. I've got lots of room in the wheel wells (based on the 215/75R15s that are on my current 6" rims). Any thoughts on how big I can go with the 7" rims? I would like to get redlines and love the look of the DBs. I greatly appreciate any and all responses. Thanks very much. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awk409ak Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Dave, According to BFG tire, you can go to a 275/60R15 on a 7.0 min rim width. Diameter is 28", which I don't think is much different than what your 215/75R15s are. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awk409ak Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 On 3/18/2021 at 8:37 PM, DaveR455 said: Hi all, I know this is an old thread--but it is right on point for my question. I recently got some early 1980s 15x7 rally rims in good shape, and I'd like to put some bigger tires on them for my '71 Riv. I was thinking something like 255/70R15 in the rear and 235/70R15 in the front, to give it a nice stance. I've got lots of room in the wheel wells (based on the 215/75R15s that are on my current 6" rims). Any thoughts on how big I can go with the 7" rims? I would like to get redlines and love the look of the DBs. I greatly appreciate any and all responses. Thanks very much. Dave Sorry did not really answer your question. The 255/70R15 will fit a 6.5-9.0 wheel width (per my handy dandy BFG info sheet). They are 29.1" tall. 235/70R15 are 28" tall. The largest tire would be 275/60R15 per BFG will fit 7.0-11.0 wheel width, these are 28" tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY64RIVIERA Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 I just recently received my Diamondback tires for my '64. These are Sumitomo HTR Z5 255/45/18 & 245/45/18 with 1 3/4 inch white wall. I haven't put any miles on them yet but I'm loving the new look. When I ordered these they weren't yet up on their website, but when I called they offered them to me. I know they have Nitto's and Toyo's for the larger size diameter and wider width. They were great to work with and got them within 2 1/2 weeks of ordering them. I've only heard great things from this company. I'll update this thread after I put some more miles on it. Thanks, Robert 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTaxMan Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 8/26/2019 at 4:18 PM, Chimera said: Yeah, good point. I assumed it was the original tire, yet need to check the date code. Whoever owned the 71 previously put 235/75R15 whitewall on, yet with a 225/75R15 in the trunk. Gabriel, How did you think the 235/75R15's looked on the 71? I'm looking at buying a set of DB Dual Stripe and was trying to figure out what size tire might look best or whether to just stick with the 225/75R15's. Not an easy decision! Thanks, Damon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, TheTaxMan said: Gabriel, How did you think the 235/75R15's looked on the 71? I'm looking at buying a set of DB Dual Stripe and was trying to figure out what size tire might look best or whether to just stick with the 225/75R15's. Not an easy decision! Thanks, Damon These are not the best of photos to look at, but may give an idea. On a side note, make sure if someone ships you an older vehicle, that they tape down some of the chrome/stainless pieces. Notice the missing on the back window and front windshield is loose. It must have been a bumpy ride! PS: I like redlines on most GS, but I hear the redlines from DB are hard to get clean if dirtied... Edited March 25, 2021 by Chimera (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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