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Old 08-12-2010, 05:25 PM
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Default Re: reproduction Uniroyal Tiger Paws

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MosportGreen66</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">-----Kelsey would be a better answer than Coker in my opinion. They have come the closest to correct on their Goodyears. They also seem more willing to listen to collectors about what we want than Coker......Bill S </div></div>

Kelsey Tire is a stand up operation! I've ordered 5 sets of tires from Kelsey this summer and couldn't agree with Bill more... </div></div>

Coker has the licensing agreement with Firestone and BFG and U.S. Royal/ Uniroyal. Kelsey has it with Goodyear.

I will be sure to pass along to John Kelsey that so many of you appreciate the efforts that he has made to make sure the reproduction Goodyears have met your needs!!!
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Old 08-12-2010, 07:53 PM
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Default Re: reproduction Uniroyal Tiger Paws

I don't mean to take this in a different direction.... I made a quick glance to the thread subject list and instead of seeing &quot;reproduction Uniroyal&quot;, I thought I saw &quot;reproduction Urinal&quot;! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif[/img] The eyes/mind can be wacky sometimes.
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Default Re: reproduction Uniroyal Tiger Paws

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mssl72</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> instead of seeing &quot;reproduction Uniroyal&quot;, I thought I saw <span style="font-weight: bold">&quot;reproduction Urinal&quot;</span>! </div></div>

No, that would fall under the heading of most all of the other reproduction parts made today......... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]
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Default Re: reproduction Uniroyal Tiger Paws

Just out of curiosity, how big of an initial production order would they need before they would build the molds for the tires. I would think that a correct '69 Uniroyal would go over well.
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Keith, I agree. I think they'd be very popular, especially in light of all the '69 Chevys (Camaros, specifically) people have up and running.
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Old 08-13-2010, 05:02 PM
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Default Re: reproduction Uniroyal Tiger Paws

I would definately buy a set.
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Hi Guys!!!

I spoke with John Kelsey this morning and I relayed this idea to him. As I had thought, if this is to progress foward, it will be with Coker tire.

Okay, so now you start knocking on Coker's door to have the train start rolling. They will then start with the process for research and procurement of NOS tires (already a couple have spoke up with tires in hand). Once the research is done and the molds are built, then they have to go to the tire manifacturing facility to have the tires trialed out, test builds, etc.

This is where it is going to get real sticky. As of this spring, when Dennmen filed Chapter 7 backruptcy, there is ONE faculity in North America that is making bias ply passenger car tires. This is the faculity that Kelsey has had his tires made at for a number of years. Now you have any development work being slowed down dramatically because the size of the team working on new product trials and trying to fit this into normal production. This will effect everyone equally. Kelsey and Coker are going to have to wait in line together to have new product tested, trialed, and put together.

Now, with all of this said, I encourage you guys to speak with one voice and let Coker know what you are wanting. Speak often, and loud!!!

Remember, it takes the idea of profit to make product move!!!!!
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Default Re: reproduction Uniroyal Tiger Paws

Just curious if there has been any movement in the direction of reproducing these tires. Just found out my COPO Chevelle originally came with Tiger Paws.

The original owner said they weren't very good tires, he immediately changed over to a set of Goodyears. He worked for Goodyear and got a deal on them, he said they (Goodyears) gripped really well. But, I'd certainly buy a set if these were repopped.

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Default Re: reproduction Uniroyal Tiger Paws

Tiger Paws have a GOOD look! <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">Great</span></span> info your getting out of the original owner. Love this detail!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

What is the consensus on as-delivered COPO Chevelles wrt tire manufacturer? My Baltimore L78 'velle had the Goodyear Wide Treads delivered on it.
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Default Re: reproduction Uniroyal Tiger Paws

I agree, they have a great look.
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