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supereal

08-20-2019 @ 10:32 AM

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I have had Coker Classic tires on my '47 for many years, The only problem I had was one of the tires was out of round, and was returned for replacement. I chose Coker because their large volume of sales means most tires have not sat on a rack for months or years. Time, ozone, and sunlight are enemies of tire life. If ordering from a parts dealer, be sure to ask how long the tires have been in stock.

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08-09-2019 @ 9:16 AM

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Ken is correct about Mac's. They have moved the entire operation to Florida. Most likely the tires they sell are from Coker.

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08-08-2019 @ 9:05 PM

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Same here Pinsky , shipping is expensive especialy for 4 of them, I believe Macs is out of busniss in lockport. ken ct

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08-08-2019 @ 3:01 PM

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Garrison,
Welcome to the V8 Forums. One thing you'll find here is that we have opinions, lots of them. As you can see, there are many opinions on whitewall vs blackwall tires. It's something that can be totally your choice.
If you like whitewalls, buy what you like be remember originally they had whitewalls in both sides if the tire. That may be very hard an very expensive today. Most cars were manufactured with blackwall tires because they were produced in the middle of the Great Depression and money was scarce for most people.
However, google 1936 Ford pictures and you will see many with whitewalls today. They make the car look prettier to many of us,
and it the owners choice. The size is 600 X 16, blackwalls are slightly cheaper. It's up to you! Good Luck.
My 1934 Ford cars have all had whitewalls. My 1935 Ford Pickup has blackwalls. My choice.
Send us a picture of what you put on you car.

1934 Ford's since 1972

Grant

07-30-2019 @ 6:08 AM

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Our '36 had Coker WWW radials when we bought it.

Using a second set of five rims, Firestone 3 1/4 inch WWWs from Lucas Tire in Ohio were installed (current price is $221.00). They ride and drive just fine.

Would the car look better with blackwalls? In my opinion, no.

Mr Rogers

07-29-2019 @ 4:48 PM

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kubes 40 mentioned Don (probably not the same Don Rogers) purchased 4 Cokers for my 36 Delux and they worked out and look great. I just purchased a spare off Ebay and became aware of 2 whitewall sizes. $167 off Ebay. 600 x 16 but it seems to have about an additional 1" dia.

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07-29-2019 @ 4:12 AM

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Garrison You could check out Universal Tire in Hershey. I got good pricing and excellent service when I picked up the tires for my '46. I took my bare rims with me, and they mounted and balanced them. A bit of a drive from Northern Ontario, but well worth the trip for me, as the sellers in Ontario have high prices.

https://www.universaltire.com/

Steve Kennedy

07-28-2019 @ 7:31 PM

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Take a look at the assembly line photo of the deluxe 4-door sedan being dropped on the chassis. There is a clear shot of the U.S. Royal front tire. OH, I like the fender cover too. Anyone making them? If not, I might have to try.

Anyone have any connections at Coker? It would great if they would make a double whitewall 6.00 x 16 RADIAL. It would look correct and would ride great!
Steve

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Don Rogers

07-28-2019 @ 11:14 AM

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Mike and others..Here's a brief timeline of Ford tire production.

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07-28-2019 @ 11:02 AM

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No Ford tires in '36. I continue to learn. THANK YOU!

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

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