Re: [Chrysler300] rims

["NANCY TERRY" <nterry2@xxxx>]

Can't let Michelin stay blemish free, because I had a defective tire when 
they first came out with tubeless tires for my 63 Imperial. They wouldn't 
replace it as they were short of tires because they were putting them on new 
Lincolns. Told me not to worry about it. It blew out at 70 mph with an 
Airstream in tow. Also had 4 new Michelins on my new 86 Dodge Lancer and 
they wore out strangely and their replacements did same. Bought Pirellis.
Nancy Terry


> From: "Roger Schaaf" <obiwan10@xxxx>
> To: "Chrysler 300 list service" <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,"Gary Finger" 
> <my300g@xxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] rims
> Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2003 21:26:24 -0800
>
> I have never purchased Coker's of all the tales of woe that I've heard from
> those who have. I am certain that some of had a fine experience with them
> but I have spoken with many who have not.
>
> I have heard discussions of whitewalls turning brown, tires unable to
> balance, poor tracking performance, unsatisfactory warranty service, out of
> round, shifted radial belts etc etc etc.
>
> Of course you only hear from those who have complaints so I cannot say if
> their problems are greater then others, but I have run Michelins for years
> and every time I venture away from them I have been sorry(French and all I
> know, but even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while) and I have
> never heard a bad word about them.
>
> Of course I realize that they probably do not build the wide whitewall or
> narrow one in the size you may need so you may have no choice, but just do
> your homework on return privileges if you do have a problem.
>
> I might suggest that you look at Diamondback for your tires. I believe
> their website is www.widewhitewalltires.com or some such. Do a google
> search on Diamondback tires if this is not correct.
>
> I am running them on my B. They have a completely different approach in
> building their tire(they actually use a contemporary steel belted Dayton
> Thorobred tire to which they vulcanize a whitewall) and doing their
> whitewall(described on their website). Of course I must mention that the
> first set that I acquired from them had a serious problem with the 
> whitewall
> turning brown(which they claimed could not happen but did). They did
> replace under warranty but I had to pay shipping and pay again for mounting
> and balancing(which really irritated me to no end) but am now happy for now
> with them. Yet to be seen how they pan out over the long run. Been on car
> about 2 years now. I do have a small problem that I will not go into 
> detail
> here on.
>
> A friend of mine in the business of restoring cars purchased 5 sets for his
> customers. He is quite knowledgeable and says that they are by far the 
> best
> of bad lot when it comes to tires for old cars. I agree with him but
> Michelins they ain't, but I feel far better then other options.
>
> Again do your homework. This email is also in response to the query made 
> by
> John Chesnutt on the listsrv.
>
> Good luck
>
> Roger Schaaf
> 300 B Calif
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary Finger" <my300g@xxxx>
> To: "Roger Schaaf" <obiwan10@xxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 7:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] rims
>
>
> > Why? Have you experienced problems? Your comments are
> > well appreciated.
> > Gary
> > --- Roger Schaaf <obiwan10@xxxx> wrote:
> > > Hope you have done your homework well on Coker
> > > tires.
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Gary Finger" <my300g@xxxx>
> > > To: "main listserver" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2003 12:28 PM
> > > Subject: [Chrysler300] rims
> > >
> > >
> > > I plan on getting new Coker tires shortly for my
> > > "G".
> > > I currently have wire wheels but would like to go
> > > back
> > > to the original rims. My problem: The rims are very
> > > badly rusted. Is it better to have them sand blasted
> > > and re-painted or try to find new/newer rims to use?
> > > If the later is the case, does anyone know where I
> > > should get them from?
> > > As always, I appreciate any comments or guidance
> > > anyone can offer.
> > > Thanks
> > > Gary
> > >
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