Goodyear buys Cooper Tire

[Burd]

Mitchell in had a few nice 15” tires, but I bet their all DISCO’d. Black wall too.
If Goodyear just gets rid of uncle cooper itll be a win.

[Z282NV]

Originally Posted by RPOLS3

They are probably fine tires but I (any many others evidently) don't care for how they look, especially on an otherwise stock original/restored car. I'm struggling on tire selection right now on my Chevelle as there are just not many good options for a 15" radial tire out there besides Cooper and BFG - neither of which appeal to me. Might have to call Rusty......

Pricey but this is going to be my choice next time. I am not very pleased with the BFG TA anymore.

https://www.jegs.com/i/Coker-Tire/257/62510/10002/-1

[cruiserofland]

I’ve heard good things about Diamond Back Tires. They customize sidewalls, and looks like they now offer their own radials, with some impressive looking tread patterns and shoulder designs: https://dbtires.com/product-category/tires/type/smooth/

[cruiserofland]

And I should say, to tie it back in to the original thread, I was thinking of going with the DB tires as smooth sidewalls and label them myself as Goodyears, but if Goodyear themselves can make a classic looking radial with the grip of the Coopers then that would be ideal

[chevyandpontiac]

I love the coopers, they are half the price of BFG radial TAs. and they look fantastic.

[Burd]

I never knew some hated coopers,
Except for the uncle

[RPOLS3]

Originally Posted by Z282NV

Pricey but this is going to be my choice next time. I am not very pleased with the BFG TA anymore.

https://www.jegs.com/i/Coker-Tire/257/62510/10002/-1

Thanks - was thinking similarly........but you're right they are not inexpensive.

[Burd]

Well....

[Lee Stewart]

Cooper Tire Recalls 430,000 Light Truck Tires

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/comp...?ocid=msedgntp

[Burd]

Wow, uncle coop has been slacking taking care of us.