[Chief of the 60's]

I'm looking for some 18" Redline Radial Tires that are not going to break the bank... So Coker is out.

I am after something like this but in 18"...….

[ID67goat]

I don't have any experience with this or know how durable they are, but you could maybe try this?

https://www.tirestickers.com/shop/vi...ed-line-walls/

[KEN CROCIE]

A guy used to come around our GTO meets with portable striping equip. Cut very shallow grove in sidewall and filled it with red paint.

[Bob's GTO]

Did you look at Diamondback radials?

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by KEN CROCIE

A guy used to come around our GTO meets with portable striping equip. Cut very shallow grove in sidewall and filled it with red paint.

Yeah, there used to be a guy here about 20 years ago.

Guys modifying sidewalls was real popular in the 50's and 60's.

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by Bob's GTO

Did you look at Diamondback radials?

I don't think I heard of them but those may be the tires that guy with the cool dark green '64 Pontiac wagon with the Torq-Thrusts used.

I'll look them up.

Thanks

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by Bob's GTO

Did you look at Diamondback radials?

$1300.00 for 4 tires is just not happening.

I didn't pay that much for my 18" 10 ply Michelins for my truck and those are real tires.

[mgarblik]

The tire biz has really changed in the last 10 years. I had a customer Monday who didn't bat an eye at spending $2400.00 to replace the stock GMC wheels, tires, and pressure sensors for new ones that look exactly like the OE ones. 2009 Yukon Denali, chrome 22" wheels. Chrome peeling off badly, wheels won't hold air. Just seems to be part of the game today. $325.00 each is allot of $$ by any standard but someone must be buying them! Not you, or me. They do look nice I must admit. The red stickers are looking better and better.

[Murf]

Originally Posted by Chief of the 60's

$1300.00 for 4 tires is just not happening.



I didn't pay that much for my 18" 10 ply Michelins for my truck and those are real tires.

Let us know what you find.


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[Verdoro 68]

If you don't want to pony up for Diamondback, tire stickers are going to be your only option. It costs money to look cool.

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by mgarblik

The tire biz has really changed in the last 10 years. I had a customer Monday who didn't bat an eye at spending $2400.00 to replace the stock GMC wheels, tires, and pressure sensors for new ones that look exactly like the OE ones. 2009 Yukon Denali, chrome 22" wheels. Chrome peeling off badly, wheels won't hold air. Just seems to be part of the game today. $325.00 each is allot of $$ by any standard but someone must be buying them! Not you, or me. They do look nice I must admit. The red stickers are looking better and better.

I remember when the wheels would cost more than the tires.

I got 4 custom drilled 18" Torq Thrusts, Lug Nuts and Chrome Valve Stems to my door for $706.00. I can't justify nearly twice that for tires made by some overseas company I never heard of. I know everything I need to know about Michelins that didn't cost as much as a tire I never heard of.

[Jerry H.]

Originally Posted by Chief of the 60's

I remember when the wheels would cost more than the tires.

I got 4 custom drilled 18" Torq Thrusts, Lug Nuts and Chrome Valve Stems to my door for $706.00. I can't justify nearly twice that for tires made by some overseas company I never heard of. I know everything I need to know about Michelins that didn't cost as much as a tire I never heard of.

When I bought a set from Diamondback several years ago they were NOT off brand Chinese tires. They gave me the choice of tire mfg. I wanted to use.

[Tom Vaught]

Originally Posted by Chief of the 60's

I remember when the wheels would cost more than the tires.

I got 4 custom drilled 18" Torq Thrusts, Lug Nuts and Chrome Valve Stems to my door for $706.00. I can't justify nearly twice that for tires made by some overseas company I never heard of. I know everything I need to know about Michelins that didn't cost as much as a tire I never heard of.

From who did you buy the 18" custom drilled Torque Thrust wheels?
Tom V.

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by Tom Vaught

From who did you buy the 18" custom drilled Torque Thrust wheels?
Tom V.

American Racing

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by Jerry H.

When I bought a set from Diamondback several years ago they were NOT off brand Chinese tires. They gave me the choice of tire mfg. I wanted to use.

Even if Michelin made them they still aren't worth $1300.00. Although a bit more justifiable.

[mgarblik]

Originally Posted by Chief of the 60's

I remember when the wheels would cost more than the tires.

I got 4 custom drilled 18" Torq Thrusts, Lug Nuts and Chrome Valve Stems to my door for $706.00. I can't justify nearly twice that for tires made by some overseas company I never heard of. I know everything I need to know about Michelins that didn't cost as much as a tire I never heard of.

Those are great looking wheels, one of my favorite aftermarket styles. We liked them so much , we went to great extra expense to get a set of spindle mount Torque Thrust wheels for the Boss Bird funny car front. Really make a car from that period look "correct". Agree tire prices are a bit out of control and the manufacturers want them replaced every 5 years regardless of mileage. I certainly don't do that on a collector car but I keep an eye on cracking and deterioration.

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by mgarblik

Those are great looking wheels, one of my favorite aftermarket styles. We liked them so much , we went to great extra expense to get a set of spindle mount Torque Thrust wheels for the Boss Bird funny car front. Really make a car from that period look "correct". Agree tire prices are a bit out of control and the manufacturers want them replaced every 5 years regardless of mileage. I certainly don't do that on a collector car but I keep an eye on cracking and deterioration.

I hear you regarding the age of tire and how they're used and stored.

Its difficult these days to get an 18" (or larger) wheel that doesn't look over-modern to the point of looking goofy. Even when you can find a 5 spoke wheel, some manufacturer put their spin on it and they just don't look right.

I've learned years ago, if a company makes the look you are after but doesn't make or list the application you want.... Call them.

That's how I got my 15"x14" Cragar SS's with a custom back space and dedicated bolt pattern as well as the Torq-Thrusts with 115mm bolt pattern.

[The Champ]

Originally Posted by Chief of the 60's

$1300.00 for 4 tires is just not happening.

I didn't pay that much for my 18" 10 ply Michelins for my truck and those are real tires.

I don't know what size you're looking for, but most 18" Michelins are going to run $250.00 - 350.00 per tire (Tire Rack pricing - not retail pricing in most towns) in any 18" size that would work on the cars that one would want to put redlines on.

Examples:

255/40/18 Michelin - Pilot Super Sport - Max Performance Summer - $269.39

245/50/18 Michelin - Pilot Sport 3 - Max Performance Summer - $313.98

Different sizes will result in different prices - but most likely you're looking at a grand or more for 4 black wall tires.

[imposter]

portowall look them up

[Formulajones]

When I need radial white walls or red lines or..... For a car I'm restoring here, I go to Diamondback.

I get a lot of feedback from customers years after the fact and Diamondback by far has been the best. Especially when it comes to white walls browning. Had issues with Coker years back with that, but not Diamondback.