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Started by caddycoll, December 29, 2009, 11:35:24 PM

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caddycoll

December 29, 2009, 11:35:24 PM
Just wondering if anyone knows if Diamond Back tyres are worthwhile to be fitting to my 1955 Coupe. I am looking at 3 inch whitewall radials. Is this considered a reputable brand among Cadillac owners?

35-709

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December 30, 2009, 09:00:13 AM
Diamondback has an excellent reputation, I personally would go with them before Coker.
Geoff N.
1935 Cadillac Sedan resto-mod "Big Red"
1973 Cadillac Caribou - Sold - but still in the family
1950 Jaguar Mark V Saloon resto-mod - Sold
1942 Cadillac 6269 - Sold
1968 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - Sold
1950 Packard 2dr. Club Sedan
1935 Glenn Pray - Auburn Boattail Speedster, Gen. 2

jeff1956

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December 30, 2009, 07:37:12 PM
I've had my diamondbacks on my 56 for quite some time now.....6 or so years and they are wonderful. The whitewalls are just as white as they day I bought them and they haven't cracked or anything.   When ordering make sure to ask them about having the beauty ring fitted(see my last pic)  It really sets the tires off and it makes them look more authentic, like a bias ply tire!  It does add a bit to the price, but overall it's worth it!





jaxops

#3
January 01, 2010, 08:40:36 AM
I concur.  Diamondback is a great source for classic "tyres."  They are always very helpful on the phone.
1970 Buick Electra Convertible
1956 Cadillac Series 75 Limousine
1949 Cadillac Series 75 Imperial Limousine
1979 Lincoln Continental
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Bob Kielar

#4
January 01, 2010, 10:25:11 AM
How much are the Diamondbacks and how much are the Cokers ?
Keep Cruzin
1955 Cadillac Fleetwood

35-709

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January 01, 2010, 10:43:28 AM
1935 Cadillac Sedan resto-mod "Big Red"
1973 Cadillac Caribou - Sold - but still in the family
1950 Jaguar Mark V Saloon resto-mod - Sold
1942 Cadillac 6269 - Sold
1968 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - Sold
1950 Packard 2dr. Club Sedan
1935 Glenn Pray - Auburn Boattail Speedster, Gen. 2

Bob Kielar

#6
January 02, 2010, 08:45:10 AM
What were the stock tyres for 55 wide whitewalls or not ? I really like the wide whitewalls with the beauty ring just curious on what was stock.
Keep Cruzin
1955 Cadillac Fleetwood

Bob Hoffmann CLC#96

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January 03, 2010, 12:35:42 AM Last Edit: January 03, 2010, 12:37:24 AM by Bob Hoffmann CLC#96
Bob,
Whitewalls have been discussed extensivly on this board. Early WW's , read that as early - fifties & earlier had white curb rails. In about 1952 US Roal Master came out with black AND colored tires. The curb rails were no longer white. All other mfg's folllowed suit. So... Diamond back offers white curb rails as an option but they may  be incorrect for the car they are installed on. I'm sure someone will chime in with an original 55 tire & give you the correct width.
HTH, Bob
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jeff1956

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January 03, 2010, 02:10:29 AM
Well regardless if the curb rail is incorrect or not...radial tires are incorrect for 1955 cars.....so might as well buy what you like since it's going to be incorrect anyways..unless you go bias route.  1956 whitewall width was 2 3/4" I think....the ones installed on my 56 pictured above are 3 1/4" including the white curb rail which sets the tire off, in my opinion. 

Jeff
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