[Formulajones]

I don't have a problem with some of the specific tires from Coker. The only issues I've had were with full white walls used when restoring these baby birds. Eventually I ended up getting those particular tires from Diamondback, which were better quality.

When it comes to reproduction factory Firestones, you'll only get those at one place, and that's Coker, whether it's bias ply or radial. I've never had any issues with those tires at all. They install fine, balance fine, and drive fine. The Radial version of the Wide Ovals have been around for a few years now and have gotten very popular. They appear pretty close to original with one minor flaw where the tread meets the sidewall, it's more rounded on the radial, which is by design as belt construction on a radial is different than a bias tire, so the bias look can't be completely duplicated, but they do look right on a muscle car and drive very well.

If you're after reproduction Goodyears, you'll have to go to Kelsey. They are in the works at developing a radial version of the bias ply just as Coker did with Firestones. In fact they may already be hitting the market.

Those of us (don't know if many here) that actually restore these cars correctly down to the specific tire used, these are your choices and I'm happy to have them. Without Coker and Kelsey we'd be chit outta luck.