Re: Tire suggestion needed for 1938/1604

Posted by Peter Packard On 2012/12/30 4:35:57

G'day all, I would recommend caution with regard to the Yokohama's. I have them on the 38 Twelve limo which I reently imported from the US. The tyres are wearing very well and appear to be well suited with regards to load rating. However the whitewalls appear to have been added as an afterthought and have all split in one or more places, even when run at 40 psi. It does not affect the roadworthiness of the tyre, it's just annoying to look at. I have Coker radials fitted to some of my other Packards and am not impressed with them. They are not recommended for Commercial use which worries me concerning their quality, have high minimum inflation pressures which thump and give a poor ride and wear excessively, all for a high initial purchase price. I love radial handling compared to the twitchy cross ply tyre handling but there are some very dodgy deals out there. Just my two cents. Best Regards Peter Toet.