Wide Oval Radials from Coker..

[WILMASBOYL78]

Just saw an ad for these in the back of MCR...wonder what you folks think [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]

https://www.cokertire.com/new-wide-oval-radial

-wilma

[70 copo]

Red stripe still looks to be in the wrong position on the sidewall. Other than that I think it as a fine idea

[Mr70]

I LOVE that they kept the original tread design,as that was always a pet peeve of mine about the radial.
Looks pretty good on the vid,but I'd still like to see the edge siping transition up close.
I like the prices quoted,but would hope that would maybe become less if more people buy them over time?

I could see buying a set for weekly driving,but Bias-ply will always grab better in my book.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img]

[SS4Real]

That is awesome! We discussed this demand in a thread a couple of years ago. Best of both worlds for those of us who prefer radial tires for routine driving on our muscle cars but still want the original look. Can't wait!

[68l30]

I'd be happy if they reproduced the correct 69 Wide Oval. Wonder why they don't???


BIG

[novadude]

Sounds like a great idea to me. If it is a well-engineered tire with good quality control, they should sell a ton of them.

[70 Forest Green Zee]

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.

[Damien]

I saw these at Sema, where they had their debut and to honest I had to do a double take after realising their was no bias ply shoulder.
I think they will be one of those items that will polarise the hobby to some degree. There will be those that love them and those that will not.

[L16pilot]

<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?

[SmallHurst]

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.