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For what its worth...
I'm researching new tires for the '56 C-73 (Babe) that I recently purchased. It has been pointed out by others that the Coker catalog recommends 2 1/2" to 2 11/16" whitewall widths for '54 through '56, and 2 1/4" to 2 1/2" for '57 through '61(2004 catalog).
Last Friday I spoke to Irvin @ Coker and was told that P235/75R15 tires were listed incorrectly as 2 7/8", but were actually 3". More importantly, the 75 and 80 series radials listed under "B F Goodrich Silvertown Radial Wide Whitewalls", in fact carried the Coker logo. The 70 series listed there are the only tires with the BFG logo.He said that the 75 and 80 series tires would be available with the BFG logo in approx. 12/14 weeks. The tires are manufactured in Mexico by Denman.
In a later conversation with one of their dealers from whom I've purchased Coker bias ply tires (Firestone), I learned that they choose not to carry the 75 series tires in inventory because of the yellowing problems they've with them.
So I've decided to wait on the new BFG logo 75 series.
Now comes the opinion that one should not buy radials for these older cars.
My experience has been the other way around. I removed the Firestones from my '40 Buick Roadmaster and mounted an inexpensive set of radials to see how the car rode and handled. I was amazed at the improvement in ride, reduced squeal in turns, and it tracked beautifully.
I would really appreciate input from other members on this subject. I really don't want to make an expensive mistake.
Gary Kitterman
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