Radials Or Bias Ply Tires for Your Classic

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Some purists think they want bias ply tires on their classic car critical with all the cars on the road today. In fact, radials just because they look like the original style tires. Just hold on. may save your life. In a quick maneuver, the tire tread stays in Unless you don’t intend to drive the car (except maybe to an full contact the road because of the tire’s construction, giving occasional show near home), you should be driving on radials. you maximum control. The radial’s sidewalls can flex, which is Why? Because they’re much safer. Let’s face it, you’ve got a what keeps the rubber in contact with the road surface. Bias lot rolling on those tires. I’m not just talking about your invest- plies can’t do that, so they inherently handle poorly, and in an ment, but the safety of you and your family. emergency, you can easily lose control of the car. Here’s a list of advantages over bias ply tires. You can decide for yourself Radial tires respond much better in an emergency, and that’s if they belong on your car.

• Faster response and better control • Easier steering effort • Better traction on wet roads • Smoother ride • Less road shock is felt • Longer tread life • Less wandering, straighter tracking • Much better puncture resistance • Better emergency braking • Less rolling resistance, better MPG

As you can see, radial tires are a smart decision. Anything else doesn’t make sense. What Ruins Whitewall Tires

If you have your car serviced and the tires have to be removed for Also, be sure to tell the service technicians right up front not to any reason, be sure you are there to supervise how they are han- touch the whitewall itself with greasy, dirty hands! dled. Chemical agents such as oils and grease can affect the white And speaking of ruining whitewall tires, right here is the perfect rubber to cause permanent problems. And guess what will cause place to mention how NOT to clean your whitewalls. If you want staining of whitewalls? Stacking tires with the black side of one tire to ruin them over time, one of the best ways is to use cleaners that against the white sidewall of another! Remember what I said about contain bleach. Yep...whitewall cleaner. Now you’re probably think- how chemicals from black rubber will leach into white rubber? ing “But I’ve always used whitewall cleaner.” Yes, it gets them clean Well, there is no protective barrier on the outside of the white rub- alright, but what you will notice over time is that the whitewalls ber, so if the tires are stacked one on another, or even leaned start to get dried out and lose that nice “smooth and shiney” sur- against one another, it can happen very fast. It looks like a brown face quality (which also makes them easy to clean). If your white- stain — and it’s permanent. All the cleaning agents in the world walls are dried out already, that’s probably why. Instead of white- won’t get rid of it. wall cleaner, use a soap pad or a scrubby sponge with a cleaning What it means is that you should never leave your whitewall tires agent like 409, Simple Green, etc. And never use tire coatings on unattended in a service shop. They might get moved and stacked. the whitewall. They can cause discoloration, too.

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Why whitewalls eventually lose their whiteness and start to look The bottom layer is black rubber for maximum adhesion to the yellow is no mystery. It happens because the chemicals from the tire’s sidewall. It’s the exact same rubber formulation they use to black rubber eventually leach into the whitewall rubber.Then, over make truck retreads — very strong stuff. That’s because “like time, those chemicals will bleed right materials” bond best. In the middle through to the surface of the softer is a special butyl barrier layer. The white rubber, where light and air turn butyl layer blocks the staining chem- them yellow over their entire surface. icals that will try to come through from the back. Nothing can pass But I have an answer to that problem. through this layer. The white “face” A few years back, I came up with a layer itself is made up of my own way to keep all that from happening. white rubber formula. This is why It involves a white rubber formula that Diamond Back claims its whitewalls I developed myself, and now, that for- are whiter, and that they will also mula is a closely guarded secret (like stay whiter. It’s not an empty claim, that famous fried chicken recipe). and I don’t take it lightly — and nei- Today, our whitewall material is actu- ther should you. I just wanted you ally made up of three layers, not just to know how we can make that When they leave, they look quite a bit different than one. when they arrived from the major manufacturer. claim in our marketing and advertis- ing. I say it because it’s true.

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In July of 2013, Diamond Back will celebrate 15 years in 15” and 16” sizes, built in new molds, giving you that 50’s our current location in Conway, SC. We have always bias ply look with the performance of a modern radial. approached the classic tire market in a different way You can view the Auburn on page 22. from the other companies that sell tires for this market. We are also going to bring back four major 14” sizes Diamond Back has always used modern tires which meet with the correct dimensions. You may not realize that all current DOT standards and are built in the world’s current 14” sizes are too small. For example, the best factories, utilizing all of the latest in tire building 750x14 which is 27” tall is replaced by a 205/75R14, technology. which is only 26” tall. The 800x14 is 27.5” tall and is We see the future of the classic tire market as demand- replaced by a 215/75R14, which is only 26.7” tall. The ing... more driving, more group tours and we recognize 215/75R14 is the largest 14” tire built today and for the the proliferation of parts to transform these older cars owners of Chryslers, Pontiacs and others that use an into serious driving machines. What we don’t see is a 850x14 (28” tall) or a 885x14 (28.4” tall), help is on the classic tire market that is keeping pace with the increas- way! These tires should be ready by late 2013 and will ing performance demands. We see few, if any, new prod- be produced in the correct dimensions. ucts being developed. We don’t see the technological As you view this catalog, you will see that Diamond advances necessary to keep pace with the market Back has more sizes available than all of the competition demands. It’s our belief that if you become complacent, combined. You will also see that we have the ability to someone will pass you by and at this point, Diamond custom make various whitewall widths for different Back is leading the pack. applications. If you don’t find it, give us a call. There’s so For our 2013 catalog, we have amassed our best product much we can do that there’s no way to list it all. We offerings yet, tires built by the major manufacturers in the welcome special designs or one off applications. industries most technologically advanced factories.We Thank you for your interest in Diamond Back Classics. are also going a step further by launching a new product We are committed to quality, customer service and the that will revolutionize the classic tire market. We are drive to remain on the cutting edge of technology and very excited to be introducing the Auburn Deluxe will continue to bring the very best products to the Radial. The Auburn Deluxe is the culmination of five market and, as always, at the best prices. years of development. The Auburn will start by offering

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The Tread Act of 2000 requires tire manufacturers to tion. Ironically, Diamond Back, because of its process, permanently mold certain information on both tire uses only tires that are certified to the higher perform- sidewalls. This information is the same on both side- ance standards of FMVSS139. The majority of tires walls. Because of our process, this information is sold by the competition cannot make this claim. If removed from one sidewall only. This information their product description specifies “for pre 1976 vehi- includes tire size, maximum pressure recommenda- cles”, those tires are labeled and tested under the less tions, size, brand, the word “radial” and the manufac- strenuous standards of FMVSS109. Remember, all tires turers DOT number. that Diamond Back uses have been certified under the new, more stringent performance and endurance stan- The National Highway & Safety Administration dards. *FMVSS139 (Tread Act of 2000). Our finished (NHTSA) has allowed us to continue to produce tires products have been submitted and passed 100% for for vehicles built prior to 1976. That Federal standard endurance and speed testing for the latest standard. is FMVSS 109. All tires for vehicles manufactured in or after 1976 must comply with standard FMVSS139, Unfortunately, we can not knowingly accept orders for which requires different labeling. This standard is vehicles built after 1976. Why? It’s a labeling issue. more stringent on performance testing; meaning tires Please specify the intended vehicle fitment, including are subjected to higher speeds to achieve certifica- year manufactured, make and model when ordering.

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The blue protectant that we use on our tires is water dissolve. If some blue is left, use a wet sponge and soluble. In order to remove it, simply soak the tire with scrub. No cleaning solution is needed and in fact, it water and let it sit for a few minutes. All blue should could create more difficulties. ReminderReminder -- OrderOrder EarlyEarly

All Diamond Backs are made to order because there is tires. Average delivery time is 2-3 weeks. Diamond Backs no inventory. Finished tires stored in a warehouse are are worth the wait! Just ask someone who has them or susceptible to getting dusty, dirty or getting scuffed. log on to the many chat rooms available. Ask about our Our whitewalls are brilliant white and built to stay that tires! way. Please order early to allow us time to build your

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Imperial Speedster Photo Courtesy of Pfaff Designs WeWe UseUse OnlyOnly DOTDOT ApprovedApproved TiresTires INDEXINDEX Important Consumer Information...... 3 13” Sizes ...... 19 Diamond Back II 13” Mercedes Sizes...... 19 Wide White ...... 5 Smoothies...... 20 Red Lines ...... 6 Drag Radial ...... 21 Wider & Extra Wide Whites ...... 6 Diamond Back AS4 1965-1966 T-Bird Special...... 21 Whitewalls...... 7 700R15...... 21 Wider & Extra Wide Whites ...... 8 New Auburn Deluxe...... 22 Diamond Back MX Small 16” 195/80R16...... 23 Michelin X Brand ...... 9 16” Sizes ...... 24 Diamond Back III 750R17 Michelin...... 24 BFG Radial T/A Brand ...... 10 Large 16”-17”-18” Sizes...... 25 Specialty Sidewall Designs 60s-70s Cars ...... 11 17” Falken Sizes...... 26 Smaller Whitewalls ...... 12 17” Nitto Sizes...... 27 Raised Beauty Bar ...... 12 18” Nitto Sizes...... 28 Diamond Back Fury ...... 13-14 18” Falken Sizes...... 29 Mastercraft Brand ...... 14 20” Sizes ...... 30 Extra Load Trailer Tires...... 15 Cleaning / Air Pressure Tips...... 31 Smaller 15” Fronts Size Reference Chart...... 32 135R15, 145R15, 165R15 ...... 16 Diamond Back HR General Information...... 33-36 “H” Speed Rated 15” Sizes ...... 17 Warranty Information ...... 35 17” Rear Sizes ...... 17 Rims & Radial Tires Diamond Back LS5 Do radials cause rim stress? ...... 37 70 Series/60 Series Sizes ...... 18 Load Index / Size Locator...... 38

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Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com 4 NEW DiamondDiamond BackBack IIII The Best Tire...The Best Look... The Best Performance... More Diamond Back II Red Lines - Next Page All markings including brand name are removed above the whitewall for that nice clean look. DED EN IDTH N M M IDTH W W W IDTH TREADIDTH SECTIO RIM PRICE TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W RECO 185/75R14 25 24 5 7.1 4 - 52 $214 195/75R14 25.5 22 5.2 7.6 5 - 62 $216 205/75R14 26.1 22 5.4 7.8 5 - 7 $224 215/75R14 26.7 22 5.6 8.3 5 - 7 $229

195/70R14 24.8 24 5.4 7.9 5 - 62 $218 205/70R14 25.2 22 5.6 8.3 5 - 7 $219 215/70R14 25.8 22 68.852 - 7 $219

185/60R15 23.8 2 5.7 8.9 52 - 7 $219 195/60R15 24.2 2 6.3 7.7 52 - 7 $224 Toyo has one of America’s newest and 205/60R15 24.7 2 6.5 8.3 52 - 7 $226 most modern facilities in White, GA. 4 2 Most sizes are built in the US but some 215/60R15 5.1 2 6.8 8.6 6 - 7 $229 4 2 sizes are still built in other facilities. 225/60R15 25.6 2 68.75- 7 $234 Toyo is completing a large expansion of its US facility so that it can accommo- 185/65R15 24.4 2 5.5 7.3 5 - 62 $214 date most of the sizes listed. 195/65R15 24.9 24 5.7 7.8 5 - 7 $219 205/65R15 25.4 24 5.8 7.9 5 - 7 $219 215/65R15 26 24 68.752 - 7 $229 With its UTQG rating of 640AB, this tire is the highest rated classic tire in 205/70R15 26.3 22 5.6 8.2 5 - 7 $224 the industry. You should be cautious of 215/70R15 26.9 22 68.452 - 7 $229 tires with a B traction rating (B being 225/70R15 27.3 22 6.4 9 6 - 72 $234 the first letter). The new Diamond Back II has a rating of 44 psi which 2 makes it an excellent candidate for 205/75R15 27.1 2 5.3 7.8 5 - 7 $224 wider whites and extra wide whites. 215/75R15 27.7 2d 5.5 8.4 5 - 7 $229 With its solid shoulder ribs and non- 225/75R15 28.3 2w 5.8 8.7 52 - 72 $239 aggressive tread style, it is, by far, the 235/75R15 29 3 6.2 9.1 52 - 8 $239 best looking tire available and it’s priced Wider Whites lower than competitive products. Extra Wide Whites Next Page

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ED END N TH Red Line ID MM TH W IDTH TREADID SECTIO RIM PRICE All sizes, specs page 5 TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W RECO 205/75R14 26.1 5.4 7.8 5 - 7 $224 215/75R14 26.7 5.6 8.3 5 - 7 $229

195/70R14 24.8 5.4 7.9 5 - 62 $218 205/70R14 25.2 5.6 8.3 5 - 7 $219 215/70R14 25.8 6 8.8 52 - 7 $219

225/60R15 26.8 6 8.7 52 - 7 $234

195/65R15 24.9 5.7 7.8 5 - 7 $219 205/65R15 25.4 5.8 7.9 5 - 7 $219 215/65R15 26 6 8.7 52 - 7 $229

205/70R15 26.3 5.6 8.2 5 - 7 $224 215/70R15 26.9 6 8.4 52 - 7 $229 225/70R15 27.3 6.4 9 6 - 72 $234

205/75R15 27.1 5.3 7.8 5 - 7 $224 215/75R15 27.7 5.5 8.4 5 - 7 $229 225/75R15 28.3 5.8 8.7 6 - 72 $239 235/75R15 29 6.2 9.1 6 - 8 $239

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IDER ER W HITE The Diamond Back II is speed rated EXTRAID SIZE W PRICE HITE SIZE W PRICE w and designed to run at higher air pres- W 205/75R14 2 $234 sure. When air pressure is increased, it 215/75R14 3 $249 w 215/75R14 2 $239 will decrease sidewall flex. If proper 215/70R15 3 $249 pressure is not maintained, white wall 205/75R15 3 $244 w 205/70R15 2 $234 edges can be damaged. When running 215/75R15 34 $249 w 215/70R15 2 $239 wider white wall tires, it is very impor- 225/75R15 3s $259 w 205/75R15 2 $234 tant to maintain a higher air pressure. 235/75R15 3w $259 215/75R15 3 $239 Tires that carry more pressure perform 225/75R15 3 $249 better, have a quicker steering Wider Whitewalls 235/75R15 32 $249 response, have better heat dissipation Use 40-44 psi Specs on page 5 and less rolling resistance.

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TH ENDEDTH ID N MM ID W TH Touring Class W TREADIDTHSECTIOID TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W RECORIM W PRICE 175/70R14 23.6 2 4.5 6.9 42 - 6 $189 The Highest Rated Whitewall In The Industry 185/70R14 24.3 24 5.2 7.4 42 - 6 $194 “T” Speed Rated118 MPH 195/70R14 24.8 24 5.4 7.8 5 - 62 $199 o 205/70R14 25.6 22 5.6 8.2 5 - 7 $199 * UTQG 520 A A 215/70R14 25.9 22 6 8.7 5 - 7 $209 185/75R14 25 24 57.242 - 6 $196 195/75R14 25.5 22 5.3 7.7 5-62 $199 205/75R14 26.1 22 5.5 8 5 - 7 $204 215/75R14 26.7 22 5.5 8.5 5 - 7 $214 215/75R14 2 w Wider Whitewall $224 195/60R15 24.2 2 6.3 7.9 52 - 7 $196 205/60R15 24.7 2 6.5 8.2 52 - 7 $199 215/60R15 25.2 24 6.8 8.7 6 - 72 $209 195/65R15 25 24 5.4 7.9 52 - 7 $198 205/65R15 25.5 24 5.6 8.2 5 - 72 $209 215/65R15 26 24 6 8.7 6 - 72 $214 205/75R15 27.1 22 5.6 8 5 - 7 $209 205/75R15 2 w Wider Whitewall $219 215/75R15 27.7 2d 5.8 8.5 52 - 7 $214 215/75R15 3 Wider Whitewall $224 225/75R15 28.3 2 w 6.2 8.8 5 - 72 $224 225/75R15 3 Wider Whitewall $234 o 235/75R15 29 3 6.5 9.3 6 - 8 $224 235/75R15 32 Wider Whitewall $234 Brand: Kingstar o Manufacturer: Hankook 205/70R15 26.3 22 5.6 8.2 5 - 7 $209 215/70R15 26.9 22 6 8.7 6 - 72 $214 Importance of UTQG Ratings 215/70R15 2 w Wider Whitewall $224 2 2 The first three numbers indicate tread wear. Figures Δ 225/70R15 27.4 2 6.5 9 6 - 7 $219 above 500 indicate approximately 60,000 miles. Δ 225/70R15 2 w Wider Whitewall $229 Δ 235/70R15 28 2w 6.8 9.4 6 - 8 $224 The first letter is the traction rating or the tire's ability to stop. Diamond Back does not sell any product with Δ 235/70R15 3 Wider Whitewall $234 less than an "A" rating. All whitewalls sold by our 0 = Extra Load competitors have B traction ratings.

Δ 225/70R15 Traction ratings should be an important consideration. 235/70R15 The second letter is the tire’s ability to dissipate heat. GT Radial The AS4 is one the few tires that carries an A rating. Tread Pattern Heat build up is a tire’s worst enemy.

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TIRE SIZE WHITEWALLWIDTH PRICE TIRE SIZE WHITEWALLWIDTH PRICE 205/65R15 2 2 $219 205/75R14 2 w $214 215/65R15 2 2 $224 215/75R14 3 $234 205/70R15 2 w $219 205/75R15 3 $229 215/70R15 3 $234 215/75R15 3 4 $234 225/70R15 3 $239 Δ 225/75R15 3 s $244 235/70R15 3 4 $244 Δ o 235/75R15 3 w $244 Δ = GT Radial - Slightly Different Tread 0 = Extra Load

The Diamond Back AS4 is speed rated and designed to run at higher air pressure. When air pressure is increased it will decrease sidewall flex. If proper pressure is not maintained, white wall edges can be damaged. When running wider white wall tires, it is very important to maintain a higher air pressure. We recomment 40-44 psi.

Tires that carry more pressure perform better, have a quicker steering response, have better heat dissipation and less rolling resistance. The AS4 is "A" rated for traction and tem- 235/75R15 with 3w" whitewall perature resistance which is important because heat build up is a tire's worst enemy. Compare Before You Buy Hankook is the world's sixth largest rubber company with • Check Prices plants in Korea, China, and Europe.It's the world's fastest • Compare Quality - check ratings growing rubber company and their products are world class. • Visit online forums or Hankook has announced plans to build a US factory starting chat rooms and ask for opinions in 2013.

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Brand Used For This Modification - Michelin X

ED END IDTH N T MM IDTH W W W TREADIDTHSECTIOIDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGH W W W RECORIM PRICE 205/70R15 26.1 22 6.2 8.2 5 - 7 $244 205/75R15 26.8 22 6.2 8 5 - 7 $244 205/75R15 2w Wider Whitewall $254 215/70R15 26.6 22 6.8 8.7 52 - 7 $259 215/70R15 2w Wider Whitewall $269

Diamond Back Classics is not associated with Michelin North America. All warranties with Michelin are voided and Diamond Back Classics is solely responsible for all UTQG warranties. 740 A B Michelin Quality and Priced Less Than the Competition

The Tire of Choice For...

• Early Corvettes • Mid Year Corvettes • 1968-72 Corvettes • 1955-56 T-Birds

• Triumph TR-6 Michelin • Jaguar Using 640R15 and 185R15 Defender

Don’t Forget Extended Warranty Only $7.50 Per Tire

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Brand used for this modification Red Line or Wide White BF Goodrich Radial T/A

For Muscle Cars and Street DED EN IDTH N M M IDTH W W Rods that Demand the Best! W TREADIDTHSECTIOIDTH RIM TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W RECO PRICE 205/70R14 25.4 2 2 6.5 8.2 5 - 7 $219 215/70R14 25.8 22 78.752 - 7 $229 225/70R14 26.5 2 2 7.2 9 52 - 7 $239 225/70R14 2 w Wider White $249 Smaller whitewall 2 - widths available 225/60R14 24.7 2 7.2 9 6 8 $249 on request 235/60R14 25.1 2 2 89.562 - 82 $249 245/60R14 25.6 2 2 89.87- 82 $259 215/70R15 26.9 2 2 78.752 - 7 $234 215/70R15 2w Wider White $244 225/70R15 27.4 2 2 7.2 9 6- 72 $244 225/70R15 2 w Wider White $254 235/70R15 28 2w 7.6 9.5 6- 8 $254 235/70R15 3 Wider White $264 255/70R15 29.1 3 8.2 10.2 62 - 82 $259 Available in 255/70R15 32 Wider White $269 Gold and 215/65R15 26 24 6.8 8.7 6- 72 $244 Blue Line 2 UTQG 440 AB 215/65R15 2 Wider White $254 Δ 195/60R15 24.2 2 6.2 7.9 5 - 7 $229 205/60R15 24.7 2 6.5 8.2 52 - 72 $234 Δ 215/60R15 25.2 24 7 8.7 6-72 $234 225/60R15 25.6 24 7.2 9 6- 8 $244 235/60R15 26.1 2 4 7.6 9.5 6- 8 $254 235/60R15 22 Wider White $264 245/60R15 26.6 22 89.87- 82 $259 255/60R15 26.8 2 2 8.2 10.2 7- 9 $264 255/60R15 2w Wider White $274 275/60R15 28 2w 9117- 9 $274 275/60R15 3 Wider White $284 295/50R15 26.7 2 2 10 12.2 7- 9 $289

BF Goodrich is manufactured by Michelin North America. All warranties with Michelin are voided with the addition of a redline or whitewall. Diamond Back Classics is responsible for any warranty issues. This is not a BFG Silvertown. Δ = Future Availability Uncertain

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3-Stripe 235/75R15 1965-1966 Cadillac Diamond Back II $264 page 5 Diamond Back AS4 $254 page 7 Cadillac Fitments 1962-1964 1”Wide 1967-1970 Style A Style 1971-1974 Style B B 1975-1976 2”Wide

1977-1978 1.6”Wide White Stripe-All Sizes

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The last year for the wide-whitewall was1962. THE BIG THREE changed to the new whitewall standard 1” wide spaced 1” from the edge of the rim.We can reproduce this size or any specialty width you need.

See DB AS4 page 7 DB II page 5 Catalog Prices

Special We have the ability to create special or one-off 1.6”White 1”White Request designs. If you can dream or Design it, we can design it. TheThe BeautyBeauty BarBar

• d” wide raised ring on the outer edge of the whitewall

• Add a touch of elegance • Gives radials a bias ply look • Available on most catalog items • Price-Add $19.50 per tire • Only from Diamond Back

Every Diamond Back Is... A Work of Art!

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UTQG Front Sizes 440 A B N W W TH RIM TH IDTH TREADID IDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGHT SECTIO ID PRICE W W W W 185/75R14 25 24 4.5 7.2 42 - 6 $196 195/75R14 25.4 22 4.8 7.6 5 - 62 $199 195/65R15 25 24 5.6 7.8 52 - 7 $204 205/65R15 25.5 24 5.8 8.2 52 - 72 $209 205/70R15 26.3 22 5.3 8 5 - 62 $219 215/70R15 26.9 22 5.4 8.7 5 - 7 $224 Rear Sizes 235/70R15 27.7 2 w 7.5 9.6 62-82 $239 3 Wider Whitewall $249 265/75R15 30.4 3 8 10.65 6 - 9 $244 32 Wider Whitewall $254 Manufacturer: Cooper

Diamond Back Fury “M” Unusual Rear Sizes

TH ID W RIM W SECTION IDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W WIDTH W PRICE 255/70R15 29.3 3 10.6 62-82 $239 32 Wider White $249 265/70R15 29.8 3 11 7-9 $249 32 Wider White $259 10.50R15 30.3 3 10.9 7-9 $254 32 Wider White $264 275/60R15 28 2 w 11 72-92 $244 3 Wider White $254 295/50R15 26.6 22 12.3 8-10 $254

Brand: Sport Fury photo next page. Maxxis

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16” and 17” Sport Fury

IDTH W TREAD W SECTION TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W WIDTH WIDTH PRICE 215/60R16 26.1 2 6.5 8.5 $224 235/70R16 28.7 2w 7.2 9.4 $249 3 Wider White $259 255/70R16 29.8 3 4 7.6 10.3 $254 32 Wider White $264 265/70R16 30.2 3 4 8 10.8 $259 32 Wider White $269 265/75R16 31.3 32 8 10.6 $264 3 w Wider White $274 245/70R17 30.3 3 7.3 10 $274 32 Wider White $284 265/70R17 31.3 34 8.3 10.6 $284 32 Wider White $294

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N W W RIM IDTH TREADIDTH IDTH HEIGHT SECTIO IDTH PRICE TIRE SIZE W W W W 175/70R14 23.7 2 4.5 7 42 - 6 $196 185/75R14 25 24 4.5 7.2 42 - 6 $196 195/75R14 25.4 22 4.8 7.6 5 - 62 $199 185/70R14 24.3 24 4.7 6.8 42 - 6 $199 205/75R15 27 22 5.1 8 5 - 7 $209 2w Wider Whitewall $219 215/75R15 27.6 2d 5.3 8.5 5 - 7 $214 3 Wider Whitewall $224 225/75R15 28.1 2w 5.6 8.8 52- 72 $224 3 Wider Whitewall $234 235/75R15 28.7 3 6 9 6 - 8 $224 32 Wider Whitewall $234 205/70R15 26.3 22 5.3 8 5 - 62 $219 215/70R15 26.9 22 5.4 8.7 5 - 7 $224 225/70R15 273 22 6.2 8.9 6 - 7 $224 2w Wider Whitewall $234

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Load Range C 6 Ply Rated Load Range D 8 Ply Rated Load Range E 10 Ply Rated

Brand: Maxmiler Manufacturer: GT Radial

Every Diamond Back Is... A Work of Art!

N AX AD GE SIZE AX M LO W TREAD M AD * IDTH SECTIOIDTH TIRE SIZE RAN HEIGHT W W W LO PRESSURE PRICE 175/80R13 C 24 24 5 7 1360 50 $194 205/75R14 C 26.1 22 6 8 1760 50 $209 215/75R14 C 26.7 22 6.2 8.5 1870 50 $214

205/75R15 C 27.1 22 6.4 8 1820 50 $214 205/75R15 D 27.1 22 6.4 8 2150 65 $224 225/75R15 D 28.3 2w 6.9 8.8 2540 65 $228 225/75R15 E 28.3 2w 6.9 8.8 2830 80 $234 235/85R16 E 31.7 32 7 9.3 3640 80 $259 *Tread widths are wider than normal for better load distribution.

Smaller or larger whitewalls available to match your tow vehicle. Red lines are available

*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information. 15 Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com DiamondDiamond BackBack II -- SmallSmall 15”15” • For Smaller Cars • Lower Prices • Great for Street Rod Fronts • Simple, Non-Aggressive Tread and Shoulder Style • “H” Speed Rated 130 MPH • UTQG 420 AA • Federal Brand N IDTH W W TREADIDTH SECTIOIDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W PRICE 165/80R15 25.5 24 4.5 6.5 $184 185/65R15 24.6 2 5.5 7.3 $194 195/65R15 25 24 5.8 7.8 $196 205/65R15 25.4 24 6 8.3 $198

185/60R15 23.8 1w 5.8 7.4 $196 195/60R15 See pages 5-7 205/60R15 See pages 5-7 215/60R15 See pages 5-7 225/60R15 See Diamond Back II page 5

Small 15” Falken Performance Sizes NEW For matching combinations with larger 17” and 18” rear sizes see page 26 ShortShort -- NarrowNarrow FrontFront TiresTires ForFor V.W.’sV.W.’s -- RatRat RodsRods -- StreetStreet RodRod FrontsFronts 135R15 - 145R15 - 165R15 Wide Whites - Black Smoothy ED D N EN IDTH M TH M ID W TH W W TREADIDTH SECTIOID TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W RECORIM PRICE 135R15 23.6 1w 3f 5.2 32-5 $196 Black Smoothy $156 Double-Sided White * $289 145R15 24 1w 45.732-42 $198 Black Smoothy $164 Double-Sided White $289 165R15 25.3 24 44 6.5 4-5 $189 Black Smoothy $159 Load index page 36 Double-Sided White * $289 Always run smaller tires at higher pressure. Brand: These tires are rated at 44 psi. Nankang * For pre-48 cars only *Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information. 16 Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com DiamondDiamond BackBack HRHR -- 15”15” SizesSizes 130 MPH - “H” Speed Rated - 24 Hour Endurance EXTREME PERFORMANCE! UTQG 360 A A Very Fast Muscle Cars Very Fast Street Rods Directional Tread For Enhanced Performance No Other 15” Tire Offers This Level Of Performance

DED EN IDTH N MM IDTH W W W TREADIDTH SECTIOIDTH RIM TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W RECO PRICE 205/70R15 26.3 22 5.5 8.3 5 - 7 $219 225/70R15 27.4 22 6.3 8.9 52 - 72 $234 2w Wider White/Use 40 psi $244 235/70R15 28 2w 7 9.4 6 - 8 $239 3 Wider White/Use 40 psi $249 Δ 265/70R15 29.6 3 8.4 10.7 7 - 9 $254 32 Wider White/Use 40 psi $264

235/60R15 26 24 7 9.4 6 - 8 $244 22 Wider White/Use 40 psi $254 245/60R15 26.6 22 7.3 9.7 6 - 8 $249 255/60R15 27.1 22 7.6 10.2 62 - 82 $254 2w Wider White/Use 40 psi $264 275/60R15 28 2w 8 11 7 - 9 $259 3 Wider White/Use 40 psi $269 295/50R15 26.6 22 10 12.3 8 - 10 $269

Δ = 265/70R15 is “S” Speed Rated

W SECTIOIDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W PRICE 255/60R17 29.1 22 10 $279 17” 275/60R17 30 2w 11 $284 Sizes 285/60R17 30.6 2w1 11.3 $289 265/70R17 31.7 34 10.8 $284 Brand: Maxxis Limited Availability Wider whites available on request.

*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information. 17 Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com DiamondDiamond BackBack LS5LS5 60-65-7060-65-70 SeriesSeries “T” Speed Rated UTQG 440 AB

Manufacturer: Also available in wide white. Cooper

IDTH W W PRICE TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W TREAD WIDTHSECTION WIDTHRECOMMENDEDRIM WIDTH 225/70R14 26.3 22 7.2 8.9 6 - 72 $224 215/70R15 26.7 22 78.752 - 7 $224 225/70R15 27.4 22 7.2 8.7 6 - 72 $224 235/70R15 27.9 2w 7.6 9.5 6 - 8 $234 255/70R15 29 3 8.2 10.4 62 - 82 $239 215/65R15 26 24 6.8 8.4 6 - 72 $219 235/60R15 26.1 24 7.6 9.2 62 - 82 $229 255/60R15 27 22 8.2 9.7 7 - 9 $239 275/60R15 28 2w 8.9 10.7 72 - 92 $249 295/50R15 26.8 22 10.1 11.8 8 - 10 $259

Dual Reds Available All Sizes - Add $10 Per Tire Brand:Turbo Tech - Grand Am - Grand Prix - Grand Spirit Any warranty issues are handled by Diamond Back Classics. All warranties with Cooper tire are void. Warning-Muscle cars still using bias ply ! tires should be driven with caution.

*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information. 18 Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com 13”13” VintageVintage MercedesMercedes 640/700R13

Brand: Vredestein Sprint Classic Mercedes Built in Europe for European Cars Models 180 Tread Width: 4.5" Blackwall $184 190 Height: 25.3" 24 White $234 200 Section Width: 7.2" 2w White $244 220

The 640X13 is a European size - 24.7”.The 640/700X13 at 25.3” is an excellent fitment for many classic Mercedes and many U.S. cars.

Early Mercedes' were equipped with a 2.75" white wall.

Unfortunately, all 13” in older sizes - 165/80R13, 175/80R13, and 185/80R13, have been discontinued by all manufacturers. 155/80R13 is still available in limited numbers. 175/70R13 and 185/70R13 are available. Call for details.

TH ID N W W TREADIDTHSECTIOIDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W PRICE 155/80R13 22.8 2 3.7 6.2 $184 550R16 Radial Available For Model 170

*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information. 19 Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com BlackwallBlackwall SmoothiesSmoothies Take the "Bla" out of Blackwall

Blackwalls don’t have to look boring. Our Smoothies TM are the sharpest looking blackwalls ever... high performance radials completely cleaned of all lettering.These smooth-sidewall tires look absolutely great shined-up without all that distracting lettering on the sidewall. If detailing is your thing, Smoothies TM are your tires. They look terrific on a rod or custom.

• Most catalog sizes • All lettering removed and sidewall polished to a smooth surface • No material is removed from the sidewall • No unwanted or inappropriate names • Gives your tires a nice, clean look

• You are able to use a finish of your choice! You can choose between flat, satin, semi-gloss or glossy. Please note that all smoothies leave the factory with a satin finish. You can go to your local retailer and purchase the finish of your choice. No more boring, unsightly black tires

To determine the Smoothy price take the catalog price less $50 per tire.

For Pre 48 Cars Our smoothy process removes all lettering from one tire sidewall. Smoothies are designed for pre 1948 cars. For cars after 1948, Federal law requires that we leave all required DOT information on the tire's sidewall. This information will be located in the lower bead are. Photo Courtesy of Odd Rodd Creations, Builder Rusty Jackson

*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information. Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com 20 DiamondDiamond BackBack DragDrag RadialRadial -- NN SeriesSeries StreetStreet LegalLegal -- NITTONITTO 555R555R -- RedRed LineLine oror WideWide WhiteWhite

“V” Speed Rated

IDTH W W SECTION TREAD TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W WIDTH WIDTH PRICE 275/50R15 25.75 22 11.2 9 w $279 275/60R15 27.75 2w 11.1 9 w $284 3 Wider White $294 325/50R15 28 2w 13.1 11w $299 3 Wider White $309 305/45R18 28.75 1w 12 10 $399

All Sizes Available In Blackwall Smoothy: Deduct $50 Special Design: 1965-1966 Thunderbirds This Red-White combination has the same dimensions as the original equipment 815x15 Firestone Deluxe Champion

215/75R15 Diamond Back II $229 Page 5 Diamond Back AS4 $214 Page 7 SpecialSpecial SizeSize -- 700R15700R15 -- PrePre 19481948 LuxuryLuxury CarsCars Replacement for: 700x15 800x15 820x15 Height - 29.4” Tread Width - 4.9” Cross Section - 7.7” Max Load - 2040 lbs.

• Great For Rat Rods • OE Size For Luxury Cars Thru 1947 • Available In Smoothy - $194 • Optional White Wall Widths • Extra Ply Rated - No Ride Compromise

3" - $254 32" - $264 3w" - $274 Looks Fantastic With Beauty Ring!

*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information. 21 Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com The New Auburn Deluxe Radial Coming The New Auburn Deluxe Radial Very Soon! You’ve asked for it... a modern radial with bias-ply looks. Auburn Deluxe Radial

The complete 16” size range: 550R16 700R16 600R16 750R16 650R16 Arrivals will begin during the second quarter of this year. Watch our web site or call for updates.

15" sizes also arriving second quarter.

*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information. 22 Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com DiamondDiamond BackBack 16”16” -- SmallerSmaller SizesEizes

“H” Speed Rating - UTQG 420 AA

TIRE SIZE HEIGHT WW WIDTHTREAD WIDTHSECTION WIDTHPRICE 205/55R16 25 14 6.7 8.4 $214 215/55R16 25.5 12 7.7 8.5 $219 *205/65R16 26.3 2 6 7.9 $219 24 Wider White $229 215/65R16 27.1 24 7 8.7 $219 205/60R16 25.4 12 6.2 8.1 $214 215/60R16 25.9 2 6.5 8.7 $214 225/60R16 26.4 2 6.8 9 $219 235/60R16 27.1 24 7.5 9.5 $224

Federal Brand * Diamond Back II page 6

600R16 Replacement Size 195/80R16 Same dimensions of the 600X16 making this the perfect replacement size. • Diameter: 28” • Section Width: 7.7” • Tread Width: 5”

2 w” or 3” Whitewalls: $259 Blackwall Smoothy: $209

23 *Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information. Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com 16” Steel Belted Radials

225/75R16 (650R16) 215/85R16 (700R16) 750R16 Mirada - Built by Yokohama UTQG 640 A B

TREAD SECTION TIRE SIZE HEIGHT WW WIDTHWIDTH WIDTH PRICE o 225/75R16 29.3 34 6 8.7 $254 32 Wider White $264 215/70R16 28 2w 6 8.7 $254 3 Wider White $264 225/70R16 28.4 2w 6.6 9 $264 3 Wider White $274 235/65R16 28 2w 8 9.6 $259 Δ 235/75R16 29.7 3 6.9 9.3 $264 Photo Courtesy of Jerry Nestlehutt 34 Wider White $274 o = Replacement size for 650R16 Δ = Different Tread Style 750R17 Other Popular 16” Sizes 750R17 Requires Tube TREAD SECTION TIRE SIZE HEIGHT WW WIDTHWIDTH WIDTH PRICE 215/75R16 28.7 2w 6.1 8.5 Hankook $259 215/75R16 3 Wider White $269 215/85R16 30.4 32 5.7 8.5 Falken $259 215/85R16 3w Wider White $269 750R16 31.9 3w 6 8.3 Cooper $279 Tires Pictured Top of Page MORE 16” SIZES 16” Diamond Back HR see page 17 Speed Rated 130 mph Brand: Michelin Height 33.5” Tread Width 5” 16” Sport Fury see page 14 Blackwalls $399 4”Whitewall $479 Diamond Back Fury see page 13 Size Discontinued by Michelin- Matching 16"-17"-18" Mirada sizes see page 25 Call Now due to limited supply! *Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information. 24 Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com DiamondDiamond BackBack 16”16” -- 17”17” -- 18”18” NEW LargerLarger SizesSizes • Standard Profile • Wide Whitewalls Manufacturer:Yokohama Brand: Mirada Made in USA UTQG 640 A B

17” Sizes DED

IDTH N MEN M IDTH W TH W W TREADIDTH TIRE SIZE SECTIOID RIM HEIGHT W W W RECO PRICE 235/60R17 28.3 24 7.4 9.3 62 - 82 $269 22 Wider Whitewall $279 225/65R17 28.6 22 7.1 8.9 6 - 8 $264 2w Wider Whitewall $274 235/65R17 28.9 22 7.5 9.4 62 - 82 $269 2w Wider Whitewall $279 245/65R17 29.4 22 8 9.8 7 - 82 $274 2w Wider Whitewall $284 265/65R17 30.2 3 8.9 10.8 72 - 92 $279 16” Sizes 32 Wider Whitewall $289 245/70R17 30.3 3 7.3 10 7 - 82 $269 DED 2 EN TH 3 Wider Whitewall $279 IDTH N M M ID W W 265/70R17 31.3 34 8.3 10.6 7 - 9 $279 W TREADIDTH SECTIOIDTH RIM TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W RECO PRICE 32 Wider Whitewall $284 235/65R16 28 2w 89.662 - 8 $259 225/75R16 29.3 34 6 8.7 5 - 7 $254 32 Wider Whitewall $264 18” Sizes 245/75R16 30.2 32 7.6 9.8 6 - 72 $254 2 3w Wider Whitewall $264 235/55R18 28 2 8 9.6 7 - 8 $269 265/75R16 31.3 32 8 10.6 62 - 8 $259 24 Wider Whitewall $279 3 w Wider Whitewall $269 235/60R18 29 24 7.7 9.3 62 - 8 $274 215/70R16 28 2w 6 8.7 5 - 72 $254 22 Wider Whitewall $284 3 Wider Whitewall $264 245/60R18 29.4 24 7.8 9.8 62 - 82 $279 225/70R16 28.4 2 w 6.6 9 52 - 8 $264 22 Wider Whitewall $289 3 Wider Whitewall $274 235/65R18 29.9 22 7.8 9.4 62 - 8 $279 235/70R16 28.6 2 w 7.2 9.5 6 - 72 $264 2w Wider Whitewall $289 3 Wider Whitewall $274 265/60R18 30.3 22 9.6 10.7 72 - 9 $284 245/70R16 29.2 3 7.4 9.7 6 - 72 $269 2w Wider Whitewall $294 34 Wider Whitewall $279 255/70R16 29.8 34 7.6 10.2 62 - 8 $269 o 255/55R18 29 24 9 10 72 - 9 $284 32 Wider Whitewall $279 22 Wider Whitewall $294 265/70R16 30.2 34 8 10.7 7 - 8 $274 o 285/60R18 31.5 2w 10 11.5 8 - 92 $289 32 Wider Whitewall $284 3 Wider Whitewall $299 o 275/70R16 31 32 8.2 11.1 7 - 82 $279 3w Wider Whitewall $289 o = Different Tread Style Sumitomo Brand o = Different Tread Style *Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information. 25 Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com DiamondDiamond BackBack 17”17” –- Falken Falken BrandBrand

Falken 912 “W” Speed Rated ENDED IDTH N M M IDTH W W UTQG 360 AA A W TREADIDTHSECTIOIDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W RECORIM PRICE 205/45R17 24.6 1 7.3 8.1 62-72 $256 215/45R17 24.8 1 7.7 8.3 7-8 $257 45 225/45R17 25.2 14 8.1 8.8 7-82 $258 Series 235/45R17 25.6 14 8.5 9.3 72-9 $264 245/45R17 25.7 14 8.7 9.4 72-9 $269 o255/45R17 26 14 9.1 10.1 8-92 $279 205/50R17 25.1 14 7.2 8.3 52-72 $254 215/50R17 25.7 14 7.6 8.7 6-72 $264 50 Series 225/50R17 26.1 14 7.9 8.9 6-8 $269 235/50R17 26.3 12 8.3 9.4 62-82 $269 o245/50R17 26.7 1w 8.5 9.8 7-82 $279 215/55R17 26.3 12 7.5 8.9 6-72 $269 55 Series 225/55R17 27 2 8 9 6-8 $269 235/55R17 27.2 2 8.3 9.3 62-82 $279 215/60R17 27.2 2 7 8.6 7-82 $264 225/60R17 27.7 24 7.3 8.8 6-8 $269 22 Wider White $279 60 235/60R17 28.1 24 7.6 9.4 62-82 $274 Series 22 Wider White $284 255/60R17 29 22 8.3 10.1 7-9 $289 2w Wider White $299 215/65R17 28 24 7 8.7 6-72 $279 65 22 Wider White $289 Series 235/65R17 29.1 22 7.6 9.5 62-82 $279 2w Wider White $289 o = Falken 722 - Similar Tread Style 15” Sizes Below 18” Sizes Page 27 Recommend 50 psi Many Big-Little Combinations

N END IDTH MM IDTH Falken 15" Small W W W IDTH TREADIDTH SECTIO RECORIM TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W PRICE NEW Performance Radials 175/65R15 24.2 2 5.7 6.8 5 - 6 $199 185/65R15 24.5 2 6.1 7.3 5 - 62 $199 UTQG 480 AA 195/65R15 25 24 6.4 8 5 - 7 $199 205/65R15 25.4 24 6.7 8.3 52 - 72 $216 Front sizes for cars using 17" 185/60R15 23.9 2 6.1 7.2 5 - 62 $204 and 18" larger diameter rims 195/60R15 24.3 2 6.4 7.9 52 - 7 $212 205/60R15 24.7 2 6.7 8.1 52 - 72 $217 H speed rated 130 mph 215/60R15 25.2 24 7 8.7 6 - 72 $219

*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information. Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com 26 DiamondDiamond BackBack 17”17” MuscleMuscle CarCar SizesSizes UnusualUnusual 17”Sizes17”Sizes NEW “V” Speed Rated UTQG 300 A A

Nitto 450

Exceptional Wet Performance The double-V tread design utilizes slanted grooves and lateral slits to optimize water drainage in wet weather so you maintain contact with the road.This provides superior wet traction.

DED EN N M W M IDTH W W IDTH TREADIDTH SECTIOIDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W RECORIM PRICE 225/50R17 26 14 8 9 6 - 8 $269 255/50R17 27.1 2 9 10.2 7 - 9 $284 275/50R17 27.9 24 10 11.1 72 - 92 $294 Great muscle car sizes!

Excellent Stability Enhanced Tread Life The double center rib pattern is made from solid circum- The tread compound was engineered to reduce wear. ferential tread block elements which help maintain stability This increases the longevity and durability of the tire. in straight-line driving.

Nitto 555 1” or 14” Whitewall Available

DED EN N M M IDTH W TREADIDTH SECTIOIDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W RECORIM PRICE 235/45R17 25.3 8.5 9.3 72 - 9 $259 245/45R17 25.7 8.7 9.6 72 - 9 $269 255/45R17 26 9 10.1 8 - 92 $279 o 255/50R17 27.1 9.5 10.4 7 - 9 $284 275/40R17 25.6 10 11.2 9 - 11 $289 285/40R17 26 10.2 11.4 9 - 11 $289 315/35R17 25.6 11.3 12.5 102-122 $329

o = Available in a 2”Wide White “W” Speed Rated UTQG 300 A A

*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information. 27 Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com DiamondDiamond BackBack 18”18” -- NittoNitto BrandBrand ExtremeExtreme PerformancePerformance

EXPANDED - NEW SIZES! NT555 “W” Speed Rated The NT555 is a summer-oriented ultra-high performance street tire designed with the performance driver in mind. With one of the largest contact patches available, the NT555 provides superior traction and reliable handling - without sacrific- ing tread life. Both tread pattern and compounds were opti- mized for dry performance. The highly rigid tread blocks provide stability while prolonging the life of the tire. The NT555 will get you off the line quicker, provide stability in the straights and confidence in the corners.

IDTH W W TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W TREAD WIDTHSECTION WIDTHRECOMMENDEDRIM WIDTHPRICE 225/45R18 25.9 1 8 8.8 7 - 8 $279 235/40R18 25.5 1 8.7 9.5 8 - 92 $279

245/40R18 25.7 1 8.5 9.7 8 - 92 $284 245/45R18 26.6 14 8.6 9.7 72 - 9 $289 255/45R18 27 12 8.8 10.2 8 - 92 $294 Also Available 2 2 2 In Small White 235/50R18 27.2 1 8.3 9.45 6 - 8 $294

275/40R18 26.6 14 9.8 10.9 9 - 11 $299 Matching 17” 285/40R18 27 12 10.3 11.4 92 - 11 $314 295/45R18 28.3 1w 10.3 11.5 92 - 11 $324 NT555 265/50R18 28.4 1w 9.8 10.6 72 - 92 $324 See page 25

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*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information. Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com 28 DiamondDiamond BackBack 18”18” –- Falken Falken BrandBrand Total Size Range 22 Sizes Available

DED EN IDTH N M M IDTH W W W TREADIDTH SECTIOIDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W RECORIM PRICE 265/35R18 25.3 1 9.5 10.5 9-102 $299 235/40R18 25.5 14 8.5 9.5 8-92 $274 245/40R18 25.9 14 8.7 9.6 8-92 $279 215/45R18 25.7 14 7.7 8.3 7-8 $269 225/45R18 26.3 12 8.1 8.7 7-82 $274 235/45R18 26.6 12 8.5 9.2 72-9 $279 245/45R18 26.8 12 8.7 9.5 72-9 $284 225/50R18 27.1 1w 7.9 9 6-8 $284 235/50R18 27.4 1w 8.3 9.5 62-82 $289 215/55R18 27.5 1w 7.6 8.7 6-72 $284 225/55R18 27.9 1w 7.9 9 6-8 $284 235/55R18 28.2 2 8.3 9.6 62-82 $289 24 Wider White $299 255/55R18 29 24 8.7 10.4 7-9 $294 22 Wider White $299 225/60R18 28.2 1w 7.3 8.8 6-8 $284 2 Wider White $294 235/60R18 29.1 24 7.6 9.4 62-82 $294 22 Wider White $299 245/60R18 29.6 24 7.9 9.6 7-82 $294 22 Wider White $299 255/60R18 30 24 8.3 10.2 7-9 $294 22 Wider White $299 265/60R18 30.5 22 8.6 10.7 72-92 $294 2w Wider White $299 Matching 15” and 17” sizes page 25 Many Big-Little Combinations Recommend 50 psi

“W” Speed Rated UTQG 360 AA A

*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information. 29 Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com DiamondDiamond BackBack 20”20” RadialsRadials Red Line, Gold Line, Blue Line or Small Whitewall For Resto-Mods, Street Rods or other vehicles built prior to 1976

TH ENDED ID N T MM IDTH W W SECTIOIDTH PRICE TIRE SIZE HEIGH W W RECORIM W TE 245/35R20 26.7 2 9.6 8 - 92 $274 TE 255/35R20 27 2 10.2 82 - 10 $284 N 265/35R20 27.3 w 10.7 9 - 102 $299 N 275/35R20 27.6 w 10.9 9 - 11 $319

TE 245/40R20 27.7 w 9.8 8 - 92 $298 TP 255/40R20 28 1 10 82 - 10 $314 TP 275/40R20 28.7 1 10.7 9 - 11 $316 TP 295/40R20 29.3 1 11.7 10 - 11.5 $319

G 245/45R20 28.7 w 9.6 72 - 9 $314 TP 255/45R20 29 1 9.9 8 - 92 $289 TP 275/45R20 29.7 1 10.6 82 - 102 $299 TP 295/45R20 30.4 1 11.6 9.5 - 11 $299

TV 245/50R20 29.7 w 9.8 7 - 82 $289 Nitto 555 pictured above TP 255/50R20 30 1 10.2 7 - 9 $299 TV 265/50R20 30.5 1 10.8 72 - 92 $299 Recommend 50 psi TP 285/50R20 31.2 1 11.4 8 - 10 $309 TP 305/50R20 32 1 12.1 82 - 11 $319 • Larger 20” Sizes Available

N = Nitto 555 TE = Toyo Extenza TV = Toyo Versado • Call With Request TP = Toyo Proxes STII G = Goodyear RSA-2 • Minimum Diameter - 26.7”

Photo Courtesy of Patrick Daly and Mobsteel www.mobsteel.com *Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information. 30 Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com IMPORTANTIMPORTANT INFORMATIONINFORMATION

Cleaning Tips (NO bleach) One of the first things you will notice is that Diamond Back Classics are extremely easy to clean. Most whitewalls turn dingy or yellow because of the leaching of chemicals (mostly anti-oxidants) into the white material. Because our process uses a butyl lin- ing to stop chemical leeching, you only have to clean the surface dirt.We recommend frequent cleanings with an abrasive cleaning pad. A fine or medium sanding sponge works well.These are available at most hardware stores. Any good cleaner works OK - Castrol Super Clean, 409, Simple Green, Greased Lightning - just to name a few. Avoid cleaners that contain bleach. Prolonged use of these cleaners can “dry” the whitewall surface. Do not use products such as Armor All on whitewall.This could cause slight discoloration.Whitewall surfaces tend to “dry” with time, heat, ozone, etc. A vigorous cleaning periodically will get rid of the dry surface and help maintain the tire’s beauty. Don’t be afraid to scrub. Air Pressure Modern p-metric radials are designed for higher air pressure.This reduces rolling resistance, reduces heat build-up, and improves your car’s steering response. It also helps prevent damage to your whitewalls. Because of so many applications, specific air pressures cannot be recommended. A good setting for most applications is 35 psi COLD. Remember, air pressure fluctuates with temperature change - frequent pressure checks are recommended, especially when beginning a long trip. For the street-rodders who frequently use smaller front tires and for the resto-rodders who select smaller tires to achieve that “certain look,” we recommend higher air pressures. Diamond Back offers a large variety of smaller radials designed for higher air pressures – i.e. “H” or “T” speed rated. Remember, your front tires do most of the work.Tires designed for higher pressure (40-44psi) should be considered.

TheThe UseUse OfOf TubesTubes Never run tubes. That’s like stepping back 40 years in technolo- time, tubes “grow” and become too large, and they actually gy. If you still insist on bias ply tires, just make sure they’re tube- develop creases — and then they split. If a tube is punctured less. The chance of a tube failing is much greater than a tubeless or fails, air loss is immediate, giving you little or no time at all to tire failure. Why? Tubes create heat and friction, and don’t dis- react. Often, a tubeless tire can be driven for a while with a sipate heat well...and a tire’s worst enemy is heat. Also, over puncture. CAUTION: If you must use tubes carefully examine the inside liner of the tire and remove any manufacturers labels. If not removed, these labels could cause a tube failure resulting in rapid loss of air. What About Mixing Bias Ply Tires With Radials? My first question is,“Why would you want to?” But yes, you can different tires have vastly different handling characteristics, and a drive the car down the road but remember in the event that you loss of adhesion in either the front or rear could mean loss must execute a serious emergency maneuver, you can easily lose of control. The difference in the performance characteristics of control of the car and the results could be disastrous. The two the two types of tires is enormous. So this is an unsafe practice.

31 Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com The Name Game: Things Are Not Always As They Appear

Did you ever buy tires for your clas- others. The molds are then placed sic car from a specialty tire compa- in small factories, many of which ny, with a "Big Brand Name" on the are in foreign countries. Now sidewall? I'm sure you felt good they’re made privately, but with about that. After all, you thought that big brand name still on the you bought the best. Or wait a side. It’s all legal. But the tires are minute...did you? Like most folks, not made by who you think. you assumed you bought a tire made by the tire company whose I’ll just say this: Radial tires have to name is on the sidewall. Well, if it be precisely built, and the molds was a whitewall, redline, or similar must operate perfectly, so I don't specialty sidewall tire with a big think it's a good idea to re-use manufacturer's name on it, it’s Photo Courtesy of Gary Meadors molds that are outdated. The truth unlikely that they made it! Here's is, the major manufacturers won't what I’m talking about: use outdated equipment.

The big-name U.S. tire manufactur- So the original radial tire molds are ers are always taking old molds out taken out of production, and they of service for various reasons. are sold. They are then used by a When they are no longer useful to small manufacturer to make tires those big-name companies, they are with the big company's name still often sold. These molds are then on them, which they do under replaced with new ones that oper- license. So just don't assume the ate better and make a better tire. name on the sidewall tells you who So who buys those old molds? made the tire. It doesn’t. Always Classic tire companies, among Photo Courtesy of Raphael Derkson ask.

A Tire Size Cross Reference Chart You’ll Find Handy

If you have an older classic car, you probably know the car’s same basic tire size, all the way from left to right. You might original tire size, but not how to cross reference it to a mod- want to make a copy of this chart and tape it to your tool ern tire size. Or, maybe you know the diameter of the tire you box or inside a cabinet door, where it will be easy to get want. I’ve prepared a table here for you to use as a quick ref- your hands on whenever you need it. erence. Notice that as you read across, each line represents the

Diamond Back Classics Tire Size Conversion Table Average Average Modern Average 1950’s 1960’s Height 1970’s Height Radial Height 750-14 775-14 26.8” F78-14 26.5” 205-75R14 26.1” 800-14 825-14 27.4” G78-14 27.2” 215-75R14 26.7” 640-15 735-15 26.5” E78-15 26.3” 185-80R15 26.7” 670-15 775-15 27.5” F78-15 27.4” 205-75R15 27” 710-15 815-15 28” G78-15 27.8” 215-75R15 27.6” 760-15 845-15 28.6” H78-15 28.3” 225-75R15 28.1” 800-15 900-15 29.5” L78-15 29.3” 235-75R15 29” Questions? Diamond Back Classics Help Line: 888-922-1642

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Always mount from the side with Short Side the shortest distance to the drop Drop center. Center

IMPORTANT!IMPORTANT! Proper Balancing

Some companies still use balancing equipment which uses the rim’s center hole and a cone for centering. This is not accurate. If the rims center hole is out of tolerance, and many of them are, the tire/rim assembly will have a lateral (side to side) or a radial (up-down) motion and cannot be balanced properly. Most newer balancers use a “lug-centric” centering system in which the tire/rim assembly is centered using the rim bolt holes. This is the preferred method. REFUNDSREFUNDS NO REFUNDS AFTER 30 DAYS NO REFUNDS OR REPLACEMENTS IF TIRES HAVE BEEN USED

Payment - We accept Master Card,Visa, American Express and Discover. We also accept money orders, cashier's checks and personal checks. Personal checks will be held for 10 days before tires are shipped.

33 Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com RETURNRETURN INFORMATION INFORMATION

Item must be returned in new condition within 30 days after receipt and the customer pays freight both ways. If item is opened but returned within 30 days, customer pays freight both ways and a 15% restocking fee. If item is damaged by the customer or one of his agents, such as a tire installer, there is no return. If tire is damaged by a carrier, such as UPS, do not accept. - No Returns On 17” – 18” – 20” Sizes – Please Measure Carefully - No Returns Or Exchanges On Special Widths Or Non-Catalog Items IMPORTANTIMPORTANT INFORMATIONINFORMATION

Do Not Lean or Stack Whitewalls Whitewalls are susceptible to staining. Most whitewalls that are damaged are due to leaning or stacking. New tires are loaded with a variety of chemicals, and they will still have a small residue of mold release used by the manufacturer. These chemicals will permanently stain your whitewall. Once it is stained, it will remain yellow and cannot be cleaned. Whitewalls require extra caution when handling or storing. Handle with care! Measuring To measure whitewall width, the tire must be inflated. Due to a number of factors, widewall widths may vary up to 1/16 of an inch. Whitewall width may vary slightly due to rim flange coverage. Not all wheel flanges are the same. Removing the Blue Tire Protectant The blue protectant used on our tires is water soluble. When ready to remove it, simply soak the tires with water and the water will do all of the work.

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Diamond Back has become the choice of informed buyers. Our quality control is so strict that warranty issues seldom arise. If they do, we want you to understand the exact terms of our warranty. Tire warranties for the “life of the tread” are empty and tell you nothing. We want to be more specific. Limited Warranty Terms

• All Diamond Back Classics are guaranteed for 4 years against defects in workmanship and materials. • Warranty does not include tires run out of alignment, abuse, underinflation, incorrect sizing or damage caused by improper mounting procedures. Limited warranty does not include road hazard. • Warranty applies only to the original purchaser. • Warranty does not cover stains caused by stacking or other topical stains caused by neglect. • All warranty items honored by Diamond Back Classics - not original manufacturer. • Extended warranty covers road hazard.

Terms of limited 4-year warranty - Pro-rata cost replacement:

Time Replacement Cost Time Replacement Cost 1 year no charge 3 years 50% 2 years 25% 4 years 70%

• Pro-rata replacement based on current price. • Freight charges are pro-rata

Optional Extended Warranty – * Road Hazard – 4 Year Coverage

$7.50 13” - 15” Sizes Terms of Extended Warranty Time Replacement Cost Time Replacement Cost $10.50 16” Sizes 1 year no charge 3 years no charge $13.75 17” - 18” Sizes 2 years no charge 4 years 50% * Simple, repairable punctures not included Larger Sizes N/A A SMART CHOICE! * Unrepairable tires due to road hazard - i.e. cuts, snags, sidewall damage.

• Return of damaged tire may not be necessary • Claims can be handled with digital pictures in some cases

35 Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com The Two Whitewall Manufacturing Methods

There are really two ways to make a whitewall radial tire. You is that you can put a whitewall or color stripe on any tire you can do it while you’re actually making the tire or you can add the want, including 17”, 18” and 20” tires — and with much tighter whitewall to a finished tire as a final step. Remember, white rub- quality control. The versatility is endless and tires are all current ber is just ornamental and has nothing to do with strength or production. This is how we do it at Diamond Back. We’re sim- performance. The advantage to adding it after the tire is made ply the “final step”.

Step #1: Preparation

We start by mounting the new tire on a special machine that spins it at high speed. Using our own special attachments, we rough up the sidewall surface so it’s no longer perfectly smooth. The tire then goes on to where a special bonding agent is applied to the sidewall area that prepares the tire for the vulcanization process.

Because of the accuracy of our preparatory machine, and because it turns at such a high RPM, any abnormalities of the tire can be spotted immediately. Because we use major manufacturers our rejection rate is near zero.

Buffing the sidewall.

Vulcanization

A whole section of our plant is devoted to the vulcanization you’ll think we glue whitewalls onto tires using contact cement. equipment that makes the whitewall a permanent part of the It's not a true thing to tell people but at least now you know that tire. Because the vulcanization process is so effective, if you tried vulcanization isn’t “gluing on”. It’s the process every tire com- to separate the whitewall from the tire afterward, the tire itself pany uses to build tires. Remember, our competitors don’t sell would become damaged. It's a marriage that lasts forever…a genuine brand names but rather, the "licensed" tires that they very permanent bond. have made with the old molds.

Our biggest competitors tell folks that Diamond Back's white- So if you forget everything else, just remember that once the walls are "glued on". They’ve even told people they’re painted on whitewall is vulcanized to the tire, it's on there forever (just try and even “ground out.”They say this to make us look foolish, so pulling one off the tire sometime).

Trimming The Whitewall

After vulcanization, the material has to be trimmed to the exact widths are held to close tolerances. Once the trimming is com- desired width, depending on what you order. Whether it's a 22" plete, a series of finishing steps in the final process makes them whitewall for a '57 T-Bird or a 32" whitewall for that big 40's nice and smooth. classic, it makes no difference. The fronts and rears can be matched in whitewall width even if your tires are different sizes Another advantage to high speed finishing is that it immediately (as with hot rod big & little combinations). That's the nice part shows us if there’s any kind of problem with the tire’s trueness about trimming each whitewall or redline to order. (runout). The operator can spot it right away and he simply rejects the tire. It seldom happens. All of our finishers are equipped with laser guides so that all

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No one has ever identified or explained how a radial tire can actu- does all the work. The lower two thirds of the sidewall is support- ally cause additional stress on a rim. I’ve read and listened to opin- ed by the portion of the tire called the Apex.The Apex consists of ions and that’s all they are is opinions unsupported by scientific test- two stiff, triangular shaped pieces of rubber that extend upward ing data. I believe this myth is backwards. I believe radials cause less from the bead where the tire sits on the rim.The apex is thickest at stress on rims than the old rigid bias ply tires. the bottom and tapers upwards to a small point. The sole purpose at the apex is stability and support.The apex is a very strong, rigid The Department of Transportation has created the new FMVSS piece of rubber – so rigid that it becomes the principal component 139 (Tread Act)* for the purpose of “establishing new and more of the run flat tire. How does the apex relate to rim stress? Simple stringent tire performance requirements that apply to all new tires - it transfers road force up to the flex area so that the flexible upper for use on light vehicles.” Here is the DOT’s assessment of the dif- sidewall can do its job of absorbing road forces without “exerting ferences in performance characteristics between bias and radial the twisting force on the beads that are exerted by bias construc- tires.“A bias passenger car tire carcass is typically made up of two or tions.” four plies of cord material that run from bead to bead at an angle of approximately 35 degrees to the centerline of the tire.This type Don’t forget about inflation. Radials typically run about 10 psi more of construction provides a very strong, durable carcass for the tire. than the old bias tires. A poorly inflated radial causes more drag and Because the ply cords criss-cross and all the cords are anchored to will create more rim stress. A properly inflated radial with more the beads, the carcass is stiff and relatively inflexible. This type of rigid sidewalls will have less rolling resistance and less stress on the construction prevents the different parts of the tire from acting rim. independently of another when forces are applied to the tire. As a result, a bias construction is susceptible to impact The following paragraph is from Old Cars Weekly – 12-6-07 issue. breaks because it does not easily absorb road irregular- Here’s a condensed version of what someone has written: ities.” This causes more rim stress. “Rims for bias-ply tires and radial tires are made out of different alloys. Rims for bias-ply tires cannot be used on radials. The forces exerted by bias-ply versus radial-ply are different and needs rims made specific for each application. Otherwise there is over flexing leading to rim metal fatigue and breakage. One can tell bias-ply, radial-ply and disc brake rims by their markings.”

I witnessed the transition from bias to radials and I don’t agree with this letter. The letter also says,“ Rims for bias-ply and radial tires are made of different alloys.” Again, I disagree. There were no industry standard markings to identify rims for radial use or rims for bias use, and no alloy changes just to accom- modate radial tires.

In summary, all rims are subjected to stress (flex). The stress (flex) 2007 NSRA Giveaway Car-Photo Courtesy of NSRA point can change its location on the rim (bead seat) depending on many factors – tire size, tire width, inflation, vehicle weight, bias or “By comparison, a radial passenger tire carcass is typically made up radial tires. If you have a 50’s or 60’s car, you would be safer with of one of more plies of cord material that run from bead at an angle new rims simply because you don’t know the history of the older of approximately 90 degrees to centerline of the tire. Because the rims. In the last sentence of the letter someone wrote to Old Cars cords do not criss-cross and because the opposite ends of each Weekly he states, “If you cannot find the correct rims you should cord are anchored to the beads at points that are directly opposite continue to use bias-ply tires.” This is at best very bad advice, sim- each other, the radial tire carcass is flexible. The radial tire is rein- ply because of the safety advantage of radials versus the poor han- forced and stabilized by a belt that runs circumferentially around the dling characteristics of bias tires. If you are using old rims, you could tire under the tread. This construction allows the sidewalls to act have a rim failure. The chances are extremely remote, and in my independently of the belt and the tread area when forces are opinion, the cause won’t be whether you’re using radial or bias tires- applied to the tire. The “independent” action is what allows the it’s just an old rim. sidewalls to readily absorb road irregularities without overstressing the cords. This ‘independent’ action allows two important things to happen (1) the tread of a radial tire remains fully in contact with the Bill Chapman road over the entire tread width, and (2) the ply cords and Diamond Back Classic Tires sidewall are able to absorb forces without exerting the twisting force on the beads that are exerted by bias con- *CFR Part 571 struction.” Docket #NHTS-030-15400 RIN 2127-A154 Because a radial tire is so flexible, it must have some type of lower www.nhtsa.com sidewall support. Remember the upper third of a radial’s sidewall

37 Call today! 888-922-1642 www.dbtires.com Load Index and Size Locator Tire Size Load Index Page Tire Size Load Index Page 13” Sizes 19 225/70R16 1820 24,25 235/70R16 1984 14,25 185/75R14 1279 7,13,14 245/70R16 2094 14,25 195/75R14 1389 7,13,14 255/70R16 2271 14,25 205/75R14 1532 5,7,13,14 265/70R16 2403 14,25 215/75R14 1653 5,7,13,14 275/70R16 2601 25 205/55R16 1279 23 175/70R14 1102 7,14 215/55R16 1609 23 185/70R14 1201 7,14 195/70R14 1356 5,7 315/35R17 1650 27 205/70R14 1433 5,6,7,10 275/40R17 1653 27 215/70R14 1554 5,6,7,10,18 285/45R17 27 225/70R14 1675 10,18 205/45R17 1102 26 225/60R14 1455 10 215/45R17 1356 264 235/60R14 1565 10 225/45R17 1477 26 245/60R14 1675 10 235/45R17 1477 26,27 245/45R17 1521 26,27 135R15 805 16 255/45R17 1279 26,27 145R15 937 16 165/80R15 1201 16 205/50R17 1433 26 215/50R17 1356 26 205/75R15 1598 5,6,7,8,9,14,15 225/50R17 1477 26,27 215/75R15 1742 5,6,7,8,15 235/50R17 1565 26 225/75R15 1874 5,6,7,8,14,15 255/50R17 1819 27 235/75R15 2028 5,6,7,8,14 275/50R17 2337 27 0235/75R15 2271 215/55R17 1477 26 0 Extra Load 7,8 225/55R17 1819 26 700R15 2040 21 235/55R17 1709 26 265/75R15 2469 13 205/70R15 1497 5,6,7,8,9,13,14,17 215/60R17 1521 26 215/70R15 1626 5,6,7,8,9,13,14 225/60R17 1819 26 225/70R15 1753 5,6,7,8,10,14,17,18 235/60R17 1874 25,26 235/70R15 1896 7,8,10,13,17,18 255/60R17 1885 17,26 255/70R15 2183 10,13,17,18 275/60R17 2337 17 265/70R15 2469 13,17 285/60R17 2601 17 215/65R17 1653 26 185/65R15 1168 5,16,26 225/65R17 1819 25 195/65R15 1279 5,6,7,13,16 235/65R17 1984 25,26 205/65R15 1400 5,6,7,8,13,16,26 245/65R17 2039 25 215/65R15 1510 5,6,7,8,18 175/65R17 26 245/70R17 2205 14 265/70R17 2535 17 185/60R15 1102 5,16,26 195/60R15 1190 5,7,26 750R17 N/A 24 205/60R15 1301 5,7,10,26 265/35R18 1609 27 215/60R15 1411 5,7,10,26 225/60R15 1521 5,10 235/40R18 1521 28,29 235/60R15 1642 10,17,18 245/40R18 1609 28,29 245/60R15 1764 10,17,18 275/40R18 1929 28 255/60R15 1885 10,17,18 285/40R18 1819 286 275/60R15 2150 10,13 215/45R18 1433 29 225/45R18 1356 28,29 295/50R15 2061 10,17,18 245/45R18 1565 28 255/45R18 1709 28 225/75R16 1984 24 295/45R18 2469 28 235/75R16 2094 24 225/50R18 1521 29 245/75R16 2271 14,25 235/50R18 1819 28,29 265/75R16 2469 14,25 265/50R18 2210 28 215/85R16 2337 24 750R16 2440 24 215/55R18 1521 29 225/55R18 1653 29 205/60R16 1389 23 235/55R18 1764 29 215/60R16 1477 14,23 245/55R18 1825 10,26 225/60R16 1609 23 255/55R18 2039 27 235/60R16 1764 23 225/60R18 1709 29 215/65R16 1653 23 235/60R18 2419 25,29 235/65R16 1924 24 245/60R18 2039 25,29 215/70R16 1709 24,25 255/60R18 2024 29 265/60R18 2337 25,29 285/60R18 2756 25 235/65R18 1984 25

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I received this excerpt via email from a customer of tire reacts quicker to your steering commands. The mine. As I was getting ready to toss it, I suddenly other areas of the tire are considered less critical realized that there is an important message here, because they flex less. Bias ply tires with their something that many of you may have never con- stiffer sidewalls do no have the handling and ride sidered. It has to do with the way all classic radials characteristics of radials. Adding whitewall rubber are built vs. the way classic radials are produced into the sidewalls of bias ply tires does not affect here at Diamond Back. performance. Radial tires are different. Sidewall White rubber is purely ornamental. It has nothing construction is more complex thus more critical. to do with strength or performance but it can At Diamond Back, we vulcanize (time, temperature, affect sidewall integrity. In Europe, there are no pressure to create a permanent bond) our white- whitewall radials. To the European tire engineers, wall material ONTO the sidewall, not INTO the the addition of whitewall material into the sidewall sidewall. The original sidewall integrity remains may create a tire that’s not as dependable. Radial unchanged. From the cross section illustration on tires are very complex. They are built to achieve this page, notice the two Apex areas. Our white- certain performance and handling levels. The most walls are vulcanized to the area opposite the apex critical area is the upper sidewall or flex zone. This or the non-critical area, leaving the more critical flex is the area that is thin to help dissipate heat. This is zone area free of extra material. also the area that absorbs road shock and helps the

Flex Area

Apex Area Sidewall Support Low-Flex Area

*from the Imponderable Gazette-1994 The sole purpose of white sidewall tires is to look Tire design, like high fashion design, tends to follow pretty. At one time, whitewalls were large and an the lead of Europeans. Porsche has evidently made option that most Americans bought. A caller on a a huge impact with its all black tires. radio talk show, who posed this Imponderable, Second, the thickness of white sidewalls has been questioned why, although he paid a hefty premium reduced to conform to a general decrease in the for the whitewalls, he got much less white for his thickness of tires and tire components, part of an money than he did years ago. industry wide attempt to make tires run cooler in Talks with tire experts yielded two explanations. order to meet the requirements of high speeds on First, as whitewalls are a totally cosmetic option, interstate highways and federal high speed safety their appearance is subject to the whims of fashion. standards. The most important item you can purchase - the one item that determines your handling and ride comfort is... Tires! BUY CAREFULLY!

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