Coker Tire

[340six]

I heard somebody call them Temu tires!
Birdsong didn't badmouth them though....so they might be worth a try.

Jus-as-Gud

 

[RAT ROD AL]

Corky sold Coker Tire off. According to the guy working at his Museum Corky doesn't own the tire co anymore .

 

[MonkeyTrev]

Done!

 

[Swinger 340]

I spoke with Coker Tire last week. I inquired about the Wheel Vintiques (their company) plain steel wheels in the 5x4" pattern. I was told to fill out a new product request and to pass that information on. So I did. He said that if there are enough requests they will make them again. I requested the 5x4" plain steel 14 and 15 inch wheels in widths from 6" to 8". I wish some of y'all would do it too. Maybe they will make them again if there's enough interest. It only takes about 1 minute.

http://[URL]https://form.typeform.com/to/Fu0gYKWq?typeform-source=cokertire.com

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I done that with "US Indy" years ago. That is how I got my 10"and 8.5" by 15" mags for my B300 van (8 lug), that were 16.5 stock. Took six months but I got them. To make them fit was another story.

 

[AbqSteamWorks]

Summit

Summit is showing 16 15x6 4inch bolt pattern steelies now.

Agreed. Summit is showing they have Wheel Vintiques wvi-63-5654334a in stock now.

 

[RustyRatRod]

MaxGrip Classic - CAR - Gripmax Brand Tires
As far as tires go. Birdsong even raced a set
bfg knock off in 13,14 and 15 inch sizes

The tread pattern is from what I can see 100% the same as the BFG. So that probably means BFG makes them.

 

[340six]

The tread pattern is from what I can see 100% the same as the BFG. So that probably means BFG makes them.

Nope, made in China BFG knock off

 

[340six]

Nope, made in China BFG knock off

If you look at the Birdsong video he ran the crap out of them. Said we're good but showed wear on the outside lugs. Little softer but we're OK. I think most guys would be fine with them though.
And lots of guys tires age out before wear out so should be fine at 1/3rd the cost.

 

[michiganpat]

FWIW, other than being not the prettiest sidewall, I'm incredibly happy with the performance of the Hankook Kinergy ST's on my duster, 195/70R14 in the front, 225/70R14 in the back...some sizes are actually made in the US according to tire rack....put over 12K miles on them in the last 2 years

 

[33IMP]

They have a 245 50 14! lol

They have a 265 50 14, too!. That's the biggest 14" tire I've seen in years!
Maybe those 14x8 wheels aren't trashcan fillers after all!

 

[RustyRatRod]

They have a 265 50 14, too!. That's the biggest 14" tire I've seen in years!
Maybe those 14x8 wheels aren't trashcan fillers after all!

Dammit that's a BIG 14" tire! LOL

 

[33IMP]

Dammit that's a BIG 14" tire! LOL

Nope. A BIG 14" tire was the M50X14s I had on a box Nova, many many years ago.LOL! 14x10 rims, 11" tread on ground. Radiused wheelwell openings, and the tires stuck out at least three inches. I would NEVER do that today, even on a period gasser.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Nope. A BIG 14" tire was the M50X14s I had on a box Nova, many many years ago.LOL! 14x10 rims, 11" tread on ground. Radiused wheelwell openings, and the tires stuck out at least three inches. I would NEVER do that today, even on a period gasser.

I loved the way the old bias ply tires looked. They had squared corners which really gave them a tough look. Now, everybody rounds the corners off and not only does it look stupid, but it starts the corners wearing faster.

 

[33IMP]

I loved the way the old bias ply tires looked. They had squared corners which really gave them a tough look. Now, everybody rounds the corners off and not only does it look stupid, but it starts the corners wearing faster.

....another good reason to run ET Streets or QT Pro tires on the street car, lol. Bias tires, with TRACTION! (But boy, I sure do love piecrust cheaters on the right car).
Edit: did some research, looks like the 265 is purty durn close to the old M's, just not as squared off, and a bit narrower, but RRR, you're right, that's a big 14"tire!

 

[Swinger 340]

Dammit that's a BIG 14" tire! LOL

I run 295 X 50 15( also called a N 50) in my van. I don't see why a 14" could not also have a N 50.