midyear redline radials or redline bia ply

[Michael F.]

not a driver except local club events....what are your opinions and who to buy from

[Donald O.]

Re: midyear redline radials or redline bia ply

not a driver except local club events....what are your opinions and who to buy from

Diamond back Radials.

[Jimmy G.]

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I agree I have a set and am very satisfied

[Paul H.]

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I agree on Diamondback radials if you drive the car at all. Great people to deal with and the tires look and perform great. I have purchased three sets for my cars and am very satisfied with them.

[Duke W.]

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Diamondback does not manufacture tires.

Duke

[Ralph B.]

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Michael I agonized over that very decision myself and wound up going with Kelsey Goodyear reproduction bias 775/15 Power Cushions being well informed and aware of the pro's and con's. Surprisingly I could not tell the difference (radial vs bias) in ride quality based on casual driving and based on having the total toe set to .250 in the front suspension; however, I did notice flat spotting sooner than I expected within 4 hours after sitting it was noticeable but diminished in just a few miles of driving. Looks wise; fabulous IMO. I went with black walls; but I believe they're available in red-line.

[Ara G.]

Re: midyear redline radials or redline bia ply

Michael I agonized over that very decision myself and wound up going with Kelsey Goodyear reproduction bias 775/15 Power Cushions being well informed and aware of the pro's and con's. Surprisingly I could not tell the difference (radial vs bias) in ride quality based on casual driving and based on having the total toe set to .250 in the front suspension; however, I did notice flat spotting sooner than I expected within 4 hours after sitting it was noticeable but diminished in just a few miles of driving. Looks wise; fabulous IMO. I went with black walls; but I believe they're available in red-line.

FYI - if you go with Bias Ply's, the Kelsey tires are the BEST on the market. Made, I believe, from the original goodyear molds. Looks-wise they can't be beat. I drove my silver car home with the set of BF radials on the car (that were on it when I bought it) and then put a set of Kelsey red lines on the car. Any handling difference is negligible. Does the car wander with bias plys - yes some...but I am not going on 95 with car. Also, if your car doesn't have power steering, you will find turning the wheel at low speeds is MUCH more difficult with the radials. Cheers. ARA

[Bob H.]

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Go with Diamond back. My redlines are michelin which they shave and add the red line. They use different brands of tires so ask what tire you are actually buying. I am very pleased with my current set and they stand behind their products.

[Michael F.]

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thanks all, very helpful, now the hard part.....to decide.

[Michael J.]

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One more vote for the Diamondbacks. I have both bias-ply BFG redlines and the Diamondback radials, no comparison for driving.

[Donald A.]

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Another vote for DB however the original look is really cool!