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Mark Graber

radial whitewalls

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Just an FYI for tire shoppers.
I need to replace my Firestone 700 x 15's. Noticed the Diamondback ad in Hemmings for more authentic looking radials with the "piecrust" sidewall. Just got off the phone with the D'back rep, and they will be carrying them in the 700 x 15 size and should be available before summer. Was told they are using the Firestone mold for the sidewall. No endorsement, just sayin'...

Posted on: 2014/2/20 16:58

Jeff P-MN

Re: radial whitewalls

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I decided not to wait for the Firestones, bought the Yokahamas instead, I like the look as they appear somewhat vintage.

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Posted on: 2014/2/21 8:36

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HH56

Re: radial whitewalls

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Quote:

Jeff P-MN wrote:
I decided not to wait for the Firestones, bought the Yokahamas instead, I like the look as they appear somewhat vintage.

Are those the Diamondback "special" 700R15 size offering or bought from a Yokohama dealer?

Posted on: 2014/2/21 9:36

Howard

Craig the Clipper Man

Re: radial whitewalls

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Look more like Blue-walls to me ...

Posted on: 2014/2/21 13:25

You can make a lot of really neat things from the parts left over after you rebuild your engine ...

Let the ride decide

Re: radial whitewalls

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Can you get them in white!!!

Posted on: 2014/2/21 14:21

Jeff P-MN

Re: radial whitewalls

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C'mon boys....HaHa!....blue coating is a protectorant (is that a word?) applied for shipping and handling purposes. Washes off with soap and water. I left it on until spring for the above reason as there is only 24" of snow on the ground here. Tires are from Diamondback. Great people to deal with.

Posted on: 2014/2/22 8:37

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1926 Ford T Touring
1948 Chrysler NY’er Highlander
1948 Packard Station Sedan regrettably sold in 2019

Craig the Clipper Man

Re: radial whitewalls

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I don't know, Jeff ... they look pretty snazzy to me just the way they are!

But seriously, thank you for sharing this info with us. I wouldn't use anything but radials on the Clipper.
Better handling, better fuel mileage, better cornering ... just overall better tires.

Posted on: 2014/2/22 20:15

You can make a lot of really neat things from the parts left over after you rebuild your engine ...

Jeff P-MN

Re: radial whitewalls

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After a loooong winter it was time to change the "bluewalls" into whItewalls. A quick bath then off to the local hiway to try out the new Diamondbacks. My oh my what a difference from the bias tires. These tires rode and handled great! The Diamondback 700/15 is a great choice for the 22nd/23rd series cars.

Posted on: 2014/4/9 21:44

1913 Ford Runabout
1926 Ford T Touring
1948 Chrysler NY’er Highlander
1948 Packard Station Sedan regrettably sold in 2019