Go Back   The Supercar Registry > General Discussion > Technical & Restoration


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #11  
Old 12-28-2016, 11:46 PM
L16pilot L16pilot is online now
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Maryland
Posts: 424
Thanks: 525
Thanked 447 Times in 152 Posts
Default Re: Wide Oval Radials from Coker..

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 70 Forest Green Zee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Kelsey needs to do the same thing with the Goodyear polyglass and the wide treads that so many of the late 60's and early 70's cars came with. </div></div>

Agreed Larry...I spoke to Rusty Small at MCACN about Kelsey possibly doing a radial version of the Goodyear Polytglas GTs...did not seem to be much interest at Kelsey from his perspective. Anyone have any contacts direct at Kelsey?
__________________
Steve Nuwer

1970 Z28, Norwood 03A, 48 48, 723 Int, M20, COO, 2021 Legends Platinum restored
1970 L78, Norwood 04C, 17 17, 711 Int, M21, COO, born-with drivetrain project.
1972 Z28, Norwood 11C project, born-with drivetrain, 26 26, 775, M20, CGG project
1970 Z28, Norwood 05C, 48 G, 720 Int, M21, COZ, Original Unrestored (SOLD)
www.2ndGenZ.com
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 12-29-2016, 12:36 AM
SmallHurst SmallHurst is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Lees Summit, MO
Posts: 1,392
Thanks: 11
Thanked 85 Times in 41 Posts
Default Re: Wide Oval Radials from Coker..

Sorry, you are not going to find anyone else who is going to be talking to Kelsey more than I am.

Kelsey's stance is that he has always been the most accurate reproduction tire on the market. He is not ready to jump into this and like someone else mentioned, polarize the market.

I am going to be watching the results and listening to what is being said.

As for radials, Kelsey is taking care of the 70's and into the 80's with accurate tires for the era.

As for the pricing, I do not see it sliding back down. The testing necessary for DOT on radials is a lot more than the bias plys.

If anyone purchases these tires, I would be interested in hearing about the way these tires preform.
__________________
Snarl softly and carry a big stick!
1969 Hurst/Olds
13.26 @ 103.12 Pure Stock

Rusty Small
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 12-29-2016, 12:41 AM
Salvatore Salvatore is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 9,878
Thanks: 3
Thanked 212 Times in 177 Posts
Default Re: Wide Oval Radials from Coker..

For as much as anybody drives these cars there is nothing wrong with the nylon thumper repros. Concentrate on correctness (red line and white wall positions) and everything else is pretty good I think.

Its a shame that most of these cars really only see first and reverse after their restorations.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 12-29-2016, 06:35 PM
novadude novadude is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: PA
Posts: 739
Thanks: 3
Thanked 49 Times in 35 Posts
Default Re: Wide Oval Radials from Coker..

I still think someone needs to make a bias ply (or look-alike) L-60-14 for guys that want a wider &quot;day 2&quot; tire with factory 14x7 wheels. There are no wide tire options anymore for a 26-27&quot; tall 14&quot; tire. G70-14 or 225/70R14 is all we have. 245/60R14s are a little too short for the right &quot;look&quot; on an A-body car. I love L60-14s on the back of a '69-70 Chevelle SS with stock 14x7 wheels.
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 12-29-2016, 09:32 PM
Dave Rifkin Dave Rifkin is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Little Egg Harbor, NJ, USA
Posts: 2,157
Thanks: 12,593
Thanked 289 Times in 150 Posts
Default Re: Wide Oval Radials from Coker..

It would be nice if they offered them with white stripes in addition to the red.
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 12-29-2016, 09:45 PM
SmallHurst SmallHurst is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Lees Summit, MO
Posts: 1,392
Thanks: 11
Thanked 85 Times in 41 Posts
Default Re: Wide Oval Radials from Coker..

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: novadude</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I still think someone needs to make a bias ply (or look-alike) L-60-14 for guys that want a wider &quot;day 2&quot; tire with factory 14x7 wheels. There are no wide tire options anymore for a 26-27&quot; tall 14&quot; tire. G70-14 or 225/70R14 is all we have. 245/60R14s are a little too short for the right &quot;look&quot; on an A-body car. I love L60-14s on the back of a '69-70 Chevelle SS with stock 14x7 wheels. </div></div>

I know of a couple of other request for a couple of different sizes. Seeing as how the day 2 movement is gaining momentum, I can give a real reason to Kelsey to have him look at making the L60-14 Polyglas.

I need more phones ringing to make the case have some weight.
__________________
Snarl softly and carry a big stick!
1969 Hurst/Olds
13.26 @ 103.12 Pure Stock

Rusty Small
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 12-29-2016, 11:46 PM
novadude novadude is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: PA
Posts: 739
Thanks: 3
Thanked 49 Times in 35 Posts
Default Re: Wide Oval Radials from Coker..

Rusty - seems like it would be a natural addition since so many muscle cars came with 14&quot; wheels. Seems like 15s weren't all that common until the 1970s. I'm guessing that 7&quot; is about as narrow as you can possibly go with an L-60 tire? Might be an issue for the cars that came with 14x6 wheels? However, it seems like there are plenty of wider &quot;day 2&quot; wheels available - just no tires to mount on them.
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 12-30-2016, 12:00 AM
SmallHurst SmallHurst is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Lees Summit, MO
Posts: 1,392
Thanks: 11
Thanked 85 Times in 41 Posts
Default Re: Wide Oval Radials from Coker..

Honestly, there has been little asking for 14&quot; day 2 additions/sizes. That being said, I will inquire.
__________________
Snarl softly and carry a big stick!
1969 Hurst/Olds
13.26 @ 103.12 Pure Stock

Rusty Small
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 12-30-2016, 02:53 PM
Zman1969 Zman1969 is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: DFW Tx
Posts: 683
Thanks: 151
Thanked 134 Times in 53 Posts
Default Re: Wide Oval Radials from Coker..

Thank you Lord as you have finally come through for car guys! should of done this a long time ago!
I love the look
__________________
69 RS/Z 302 VE3 Daytona
69 Chevelle SS 396 375
69 T/A clone LS6/6 speed
90 Formula 350
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 01-01-2017, 03:13 PM
NorCam's Avatar
NorCam NorCam is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 4,191
Thanks: 2,585
Thanked 3,399 Times in 1,242 Posts
Default Re: Wide Oval Radials from Coker..

I think I'll be ordering a pair for another set of wheels I have for the Z/28

Would like to see Kelsey doing the same with the Goodyear tires but I am still happy with the Polyglass for my second set wheels.
__________________
I like solid lifter cars, big cams and cars w/ 3 pedals in them.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 08:21 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

O Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.