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Warranty Information ...... 4 13” Sizes ...... 16 Diamond Back MX - Redline - Wide White 640/700R13 Wide White Michelin “X” Brand ...... 5 Larger 13” Sizes ...... 16 Diamond Back III Redline - Wide White 700R15 Pre-48 Fitments ...... 17 BFG Radial T/A Brand...... 6 ‘65 - ’66 Thunderbird Sizes...... 17 Diamond Back Fury Drag Radials ...... 17 14” - 15” - 16” - 17” Sizes ...... 7 750R17 Michelin...... 18 Beauty Bar, Extra Load & Matrix Brand ...... 8 Trike and Motorcyle Tires...... 18 Diamond Back “HR” Redline - Wide White 600x16 Replacement Sizes ...... 19 “H” Speed Rated 130 mph ...... 9 Small 16” Sizes...... 19 Diamond Back LS5 Diamond Back 16” Sizes ...... 20 Redline or Wide White ...... 10 17” Falken...... 21 Diamond Back II 17” Nitto Muscle Car Redlines ...... 22 Firestone Brand ...... 11 18” Nitto - Red - Wide White ...... 23 Extra Wide Whites...... 11 17” - 18” Large Sizes ...... 24 Custom Sidewall Designs 20” - 22” ...... 25 ‘60s - ‘70s Cars ...... 12 New Camaro 135R15 • 145R15 • 155R15 ...... 13 Redline Fitments...... 26 Diamond Back I General Information...... 27-32 Smaller Speed Rated Sizes...... 13 Cleaning / Air Pressure Tips...... 30 Corvette Sizes Rim Stress Information...... 31 Special Fitments ...... 14 Load Index / Size Locator...... 33 Blackwall Smoothies...... 15

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1 Call today! 888-922-1642 A fourth-generation family business

Diamond Back Classics has evolved from a tire retread manufacturer back when I worked for my dad, to becoming what is now a premier whitewall tire producer for the classic car hobby. I built this company on the ethics and values my dad taught me. Now my children work for their dad, just as I did. I’ve taught them to treat people just like my dad taught me – with respect and courtesy. And there’s one other thing I taught them that’s just as important: Always be better than your compe- tition! We’ll do everything that we can to make you feel right at home when you call and we want you to be glad you called us. I’ve always believed that the most important thing in operating a business is customer satisfaction so we will try to make every- one feel like they’re part of the family. We thank you for your business!

Clif, Son, Redline Dept. Cooper, Daughter, Office Manager Tab, Son,Whitewall Dept. We’re all committed to your total satisfaction! The Chapman Family

Our Knowledgeable Sales Staff OurPhoto Knowledgeable Courtesy of Young Photography Sales Staff

Richard James [email protected] [email protected]

I don't have numerous salesmen sitting in cubicles taking orders. Some customers know exactly what they need and others don't. Together Richard and James have 20 years of experience selling Diamond Back tires. They know cars and they understand my product and they'll treat you with courtesy and give you the correct information. If you have trouble getting through, don't give up. It'll be worth the wait. ReminderReminder -- OrderOrder EarlyEarly

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

www.dbtires.com 2 TheThe TwoTwo WhitewallWhitewall ManufacturingManufacturing MethodsMethods

There are really two ways to make a whitewall radial Diamond Backs are new tires we buy from major manu- tire. You can do it while you’re actually making the tire facturers. Problems with balancing, traction, irregular or you can add the whitewall to a finished tire as a final wear patterns, excessive weight and noise levels are vir- step. Remember, white rubber is just ornamental and tually non-existent. All modern tires today display a has nothing to do with strength or performance. The speed symbol ( S,T, H,V, etc) that depicts the tires ability versatility is endless and tires are all current production. to sustain certain speed levels for a 24 hour endurance. This is how we do it at Diamond Back. We’re simply the Although Diamond Back makes no speed rating claims “final step”. (we are not the original manufacturer) each tire we use in our process carries a speed symbol of at least “S” – Nothing is removed from the sidewall of the tire. The 112 mph. Most of our tires carry a “T” rating – 118 structural integrity of the tire is not changed. We use a mph. With today’s modern street rods and with the process called Vulcanization, a process by which two growth of the muscle car market, speed ratings should pieces of rubber are permanently joined by temperature, be an important consideration since speed ratings are time and pressure. an important factor in determining a tire’s quality. Important Consumer Information

Diamond Back tires are designed and built to provide driven. Driving, even for a short distance, causes tires to many thousands of miles of excellent service. For contin- heat up and air pressure to increase. ued, safe use throughout the service life of the tire, con- Tires should always be stored in a dry, cool, well-venti- sumers must properly maintain their tires. lated place. Avoid storing tires in areas that are exposed The useful life of a tire is a function of service and stor- to wetness, petroleum-based products, extreme temper- age conditions. For each individual tire, this service life is atures, direct sunlight, and/or other sources of ozone, determined by many elements such as temperature, stor- such as electric motors. Storage areas should also be age conditions, and conditions of use (e.g., load, speed, clean and free of grease, gasoline or any corrosive inflation pressure, impacts and road hazard damage) to chemicals which can deteriorate rubber. which a tire is subjected throughout its life. Since service The Tread Act of 2000 requires tire manufacturers to and storage conditions vary widely, accurately predicting permanantly mold certain information on both tire the service life of any specific tire based on calendar age sidewalls.This information is the same on both sidewalls. is not possible. Because of our process this information is removed Diamond Back is not aware of scientific or technical data from one sidewall only.This information includes tire that establishes or identifies a specific minimum or maxi- size, maximum pressure recommendations, size, brand, mum service life for passenger tires. the word “radial”, and the manufacturers DOT number. You should review or even record this information Consumers should check tire pressure regularly (at least before mounting.This information is also published in monthly, and before all long trips) and re-inflate tires to our catalog and on our dbtires.com web site for your the pressure specified. Pressure should be checked when convenience. tires are “cold”; in other words, before they have been

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3 Call today! 888-922-1642 OurOur HassleHassle ProofProof WarrantyWarranty

Diamond Back has become the choice of informed buyers. Our quality con- trol 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

$5.75 13” - 15” Sizes Terms of Extended Warranty Time Replacement Cost Time Replacement Cost $8.75 16” Sizes 1 year no charge 3 years no charge $12.75 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

www.dbtires.com 4 DiamondDiamond BackBack MXMX TheThe UltimateUltimate ClassicClassic TireTire LIMITED SIZES - LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Brand Used For This Modification - Michelin X

ENDED IDTH N MM IDTH W W W TREADIDTHSECTIOIDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W RECORIM PRICE 205/75R14 25.8 22 6 8 5 - 7 $214 205/70R15 26.1 22 6.2 8.2 5 - 7 $224 205/75R15 26.8 22 6.2 8 5 - 7 $219 205/75R15 2w Wider Whitewall $229 215/75R15 27.3 2d 6.5 8.5 52 - 7 $224 215/75R15 3 Wider Whitewall $234 215/70R15 26.6 22 6.8 8.7 52 - 7 $229 215/70R15 2w Wider Whitewall $239 o235/75R15 29 3 7 9.5 6 - 72 $254 32 Wider Whitewall $264 3w Wider Whitewall $274

o = Different Tread UTQG 740 A B 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 warranties.

205/75R14 • 57 T-Birds

205/70R15 • Jaguars using 640x15, 185R15, ER70R15 • Triumph TR6 • Street Rod Fronts

205/75R15 • 55 and 56 T-Birds, Mid Year Corvettes • Vehicles using 670x15, 775x15, F78x15 • Early Corvettes

215/75R15 • The best size for many applications. At 27.3" tall it is closer to the original height of the 670x15 (27.5") and the 775x15 (27.4"). Can also be used for vehi- cles using 710x15 and G78x15 (28"). It is also a great replacement for muscle cars and Corvettes thru 1982 using 225/70R15.

215/70R15 • Muscle cars and 1968-72 Corvettes equipped with F70x15 (26.9").

235/75R15 32" Whitewall Don’t Forget Extended Warranty Only $5.75 Per Tire

5 Call today! 888-922-1642 Diamond Back III America’sAmerica’s FavoriteFavorite PerformancePerformance TireTire YouYou AskedAsked ForFor ItIt -- NowNow AvailableAvailable InIn ManyMany SizesSizes

Red Line or Wide White Brand used for this modification - For Muscle Cars and Street BF Goodrich Radial T/A

ENDEDTH Rods that Demand the Best! IDTH N MM ID W W W TREADIDTHSECTIOIDTH RIM TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W RECO PRICE 205/70R14 25.4 2 2 6.5 8.2 5 - 7 $198 215/70R14 25.8 22 78.752 - 7 $209 225/70R14 26.5 2 2 7.2 9 52 - 7 $219 Smaller whitewall 225/70R14 2 w Wider White $224 widths available on request 155/80R15 24.5 2 5 6 4- 52 $187 215/70R15 26.9 2 w 78.752 - 7 $219 225/70R15 27.4 2 w 7.2 9 6- 72 $224 235/70R15 28 3 7.6 9.5 6- 8 $226 255/70R15 29.1 34 8.2 10.2 62 - 82 $229 255/70R15 32 Wider White $239

215/65R15 26 22 6.8 8.7 6- 72 $219 Available in Blue 225/60R14 24.7 2 4 7.2 9 6- 8 $219 Line! 235/60R14 25.1 2 4 89.562 - 82 $224 UTQG 440 AB 245/60R14 25.6 2 2 89.87- 82 $229 195/60R15 24.2 2 6.2 7.9 52- 7 $199 205/60R15 24.7 2 6.5 8.2 52 - 72 $209 215/60R15 25.2 2 4 78.76- 72 $209 225/60R15 25.6 24 7.2 9 6- 8 $219 235/60R15 26.1 2 2 7.6 9.5 62 - 82 $229 245/60R15 26.6 22 89.87- 82 $239 255/60R15 26.8 2 w 8.2 10.2 7- 9 $244

275/60R15 28 3 9 11 72 - 92 $246 295/50R15 26.7 2 2 10 12.2 8- 10 $264 285/60R16 29.5 3 9 11.4 8- 10 $284 34 Wider White $289 •245/55R18 28.6 1w 8107- 82 $249

BF Goodrich is manufactured by Michelin North America. All warranties with Michelin are voided with the addition of a redline or whitewall. This is not BFG Silvertown Diamond Back Classics is responsible for any warranty issues. Don’t Forget Extended Warranty Only $5.75 Per Tire

www.dbtires.com 6 DiamondDiamond BackBack FuryFury A Great Classic Tire Value OUR BEST SELLER

T N W Made in W RIM IDTH TREADIDTH IDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGH SECTIO IDTH PRICE W W W W the USA UTQG 185/75R14 25 24 4.5 7.2 42 - 6 $178 440 A B 195/75R14 25.4 22 4.8 7.6 5 - 62 $179 205/75R14 26.1 22 5.1 7.9 5 - 7 $184 215/75R14 26.7 22 5.4 8.5 52 - 7 $194 175/70R14 23.7 2 4.5 7 42 - 6 $184 185/70R14 24.3 24 4.7 6.8 42 - 6 $186 195/65R15 25 24 5.6 7.8 52 - 7 $189 205/65R15 25.5 24 5.8 8.2 52 - 72 $192 205/75R15 27 22 5.1 8 5 - 7 $189 205/75R15 2w Wider Whitewall $199 215/75R15 27.6 2d 5.3 8.5 5 - 7 $194 215/75R15 3 Wider Whitewall $199 225/75R15 28.1 2w 5.6 8.8 52 - 72 $199 225/75R15 3 Wider Whitewall $209 235/75R15 28.7 3 6 9 6 - 8 $204 Manufacturer: Cooper 235/75R15 32 Wider Whitewall $214 205/70R15 26.3 22 5.3 8 5 - 62 $198 215/70R15 26.9 22 5.4 8.7 5 - 7 $199 w IDTH 215/70R15 2 Wider Whitewall $209 W W o 225/70R15 27.3 22 6.2 8.9 6 - 7 $204 TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W TREAD WIDTHSECTION WIDTHPRICE 225/70R15 2w Wider Whitewall $214 o215/60R16 26.1 2 6.5 8.5 $196 New! 235/70R15 27.7 2 w 7.5 9.6 62-82 $208 235/70R16 28.7 2w 7.2 9.4 $219 3 Wider Whitewall $218 3 Wider White $229 New! *255/70R15 29 3 8.2 10.4 62-82 $218 245/70R16 29.4 3 4 7.4 9.9 $224 32 Wider Whitewall $228 255/70R16 29.8 3 4 7.6 10.3 $226 New! 265/75R15 30.4 3 8 10.65 6 - 7 $219 32 Wider White $236 32 Wider Whitewall $229 265/70R16 30.2 3 4 8 10.8 $234 o = Cooper Trendsetter 32 Wider White $244 * = Cyclone Brand - Compatible Design 265/75R16 31.3 32 8 10.6 $234 3 w Wider White $244 NOW AVAILABLE 245/65R17 29.5 22 8 9.6 $244 2w Wider White $254 245/70R17 30.3 3 7.3 10 $254 16” Sport Fury 32 Wider White $264 265/70R17 31.3 34 8.3 10.6 $254 17” Sport Fury 32 Wider White $264 o = Cooper Trendsetter

7 Call today! 888-922-1642 EXTRA LOAD THE 235/75R15 BEAUTY RING • For limo’s and heavy cars • Great for standard load applications • Capacity - 2183 lbs. @ 41 psi • Brand: Bridgestone - UTQG 560 A B

3”: White: $214 32: White: $224 3w: White: $234

Diamond Back Classics is not associated with Bridgestone. All warranties with Bridgestone are voided. Diamond Back Classics is solely responsible for all warranties. • d” wide raised ring on the outer edge of the whitewall Substitute Brand • Add a touch of elegance Diamond Back Matrix • Gives radials a bias ply look The Matrix is the exact same tire as the Fury • Available on most catalog items with only minor differ- ences in tread style.The • Price-Add $15 per tire shoulder, wing, and all dimensions are identical. Both tires are built by Cooper. Because of major Every Diamond Back Is... tire shortages the Matrix may be substituted for A Work of Art! the Fury. Diamond Back is not associated with Cooper Tire and because of our cosmetic modifica- tion all warranties with Cooper Tire are void.

www.dbtires.com 8 DiamondDiamond BackBack HRHR -- 15”15” SizesSizes 130 MPH - “H” Speed Rated - 24 Hour Endurance EXTREME PERFORMANCE Fast Street Rods - Fast Muscle Cars

DED TH ID N MEN M IDTH W W W TREADIDTH SECTIOIDTH RIM TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W RECO PRICE 235/75R15 29 3 6.3 9.4 52 - 72 $224 32 Wider White/Use 40 psi $234 205/70R15 26.3 22 5.5 8.3 5 - 7 $197 225/70R15 27.4 22 6.3 8.9 52 - 72 $219 2w Wider White/Use 40 psi $229 235/70R15 28 2w 7 9.4 6 - 8 $229 3 Wider White/Use 40 psi $239 *265/70R15 29.6 3 8.4 10.7 7 - 9 $244 32 Wider White/Use 40 psi $249

235/60R15 26 24 7 9.4 6 - 8 $224 22 Wider White/Use 40 psi $234 245/60R15 26.6 22 7.3 9.7 6 - 8 $229 255/60R15 27.1 22 7.6 10.2 62 - 82 $239 2w Wider White/Use 40 psi $244 275/60R15 28 2w 8 11 7 - 9 $244 3 Wider White/Use 40 psi $249 295/50R15 26.6 22 10 12.3 8 - 10 $244 * 265/70R15 is “S” Speed Rated

Red Line or Wide White

16” Sizes 17” Sizes

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W IDTH W SECTIOIDTH SECTIO HEIGHT W W PRICE HEIGHT W W PRICE 215/65R16 27 24 8.7 $199 225/55R17 26.8 2 9.1 $244 255/70R16 30.1 34 10.4 $246 255/60R17 29.1 22 10 $259 UTQG 265/70R16 30.6 32 10.7 $249 275/60R17 30 2w 11 $259 275/70R16 31.2 32 11 $259 285/60R17 30.6 2w1 11.3 $269 360 A A 275/60R16 29 3 11 $259 265/70R17 31.7 34 10.8 $269 Brand: Maxxis

9 Call today! 888-922-1642 DiamondDiamond BackBack LS5LS5 60-65-7060-65-70 SeriesSeries Available in a Red Line and Wide White Made in “T” Speed Rated the USA UTQG 440 AB Now Available in Blue Line

IDTH W W PRICE TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W TREAD WIDTHSECTION WIDTHRECOMMENDEDRIM WIDTH 215/70R14 25.8 22 78.752 - 7 $192 225/70R14 26.3 22 7.2 8.9 6 - 72 $199 215/70R15 26.7 22 78.752 - 7 $199 225/70R15 27.4 22 7.2 8.7 6 - 72 $204 235/70R15 27.9 2w 7.6 9.5 6 - 8 $214 255/70R15 29 3 8.2 10.4 62 - 82 $219 215/65R15 26 24 6.8 8.4 6 - 72 $199 235/60R15 26.1 24 7.6 9.2 62 - 82 $204 255/60R15 27 22 8.2 9.7 7 - 9 $219 275/60R15 28 2w 8.9 10.7 72 - 92 $229 295/50R15 26.8 22 10.1 11.8 8 - 10 $234 Any warranty issues are handled by Dual Reds Available All Sizes - Add $10 Per Tire Diamond Back Classics. All warranties Brand:Turbo Tech - Grand Am - Grand Prix - Grand Spirit with Cooper tire are void.

Warning-Muscle cars still using bias ply tires should be driven with caution.

All brands are built by Cooper Tires and all are exactly identical. Brands may vary with size selection and with Cooper’s production and inventory levels. All tires are smooth on the outside, i.e., no names on outside sidewall.

Bud Allman's 66 GTO

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ENDED M IDTH M IDTH W W W TREADIDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W SECTIONWIDTH RECORIM PRICE 175/70R14 23.7 2 4.5 7 42 - 6 $184 185/70R14 24.3 24 4.7 6.8 42 - 6 $189 185/75R14 25 24 4.5 7.2 42 - 6 $189 195/75R14 25.5 22 4.8 7.7 5 - 62 $192 205/75R14 26.1 22 5.2 8 5 - 7 $199 205/75R15 27.1 22 5.1 8 5 - 7 $204 205/75R15 2w Wider Whitewall $209 215/75R15 27.7 2d 5.3 8.5 5 - 7 $214 215/75R15 3 Wider Whitewall $224 225/75R15 28.3 2w 5.5 8.8 52 - 72 $218 225/75R15 3 Wider Whitewall $228 235/75R15 29 3 6 9 52 - 8 $219 235/75R15 32 Wider Whitewall $229 205/70R15 26.3 22 5.3 8 5 - 7 $209 Manufacturer: Bridgestone - Firestone 215/70R15 26.9 22 5.6 8.7 52 - 7 $214 Manufacturer’s Ratings: 215/70R15 2w Wider Whitewall $224 UTQG 400 AB Speed Rating: “S” 112 mph 4 2 195/65R15 25 2 5.5 7.9 5 - 7 $204 24 Hour Endurance Mileage - 55,000 205/65R15 25.5 24 5.5 8 52 - 72 $206 EXTRA WIDE WHITES A Diamond Back Exclusive

TIRE SIZE WHITEWALLWIDTH PRICE 205/75R15 3” $219 215/75R15 3 4” $234 225/75R15 3 s” $238 235/75R15 3 w” $239

The Diamond Back II 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. Tires that carry more pressure perform better, have a quicker steer- ing response, have better heat dissipation and less rolling resistance. Wider Whitewalls - Use 40-44 psi

Don’t Forget Extended Warranty Only $5.75 Per Tire

11 Call today! 888-922-1642 DiamondDiamond BackBack IIII Specialty Sidewall Designs For 60s and 70s Cars Firestone Name Left Intact For Originality

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HITE HITE HITE NVERSIOSizes SIZE CO 1”W 1.3”W 1.6”W 185/75R14 650-695X14 $179 195/75R14 700-735X14 $182 205/75R14 750-775X14 $184 $189

205/75R15 670-775X15 $189 $194 215/75R15 710-815X15 $194 $196 225/75R15 760-845X15 $196 $199 235/75R15 800-820X15 $196 $199 $199

205/70R15 E70X15 $189 $199 215/70R15 F70X15 $189 $199 Specialty Designs Double Stripes For 60s and 70s Style Luxury Cars A 225/75R15 $228 235/75R15 $229

Firestone Name Left Intact Style On Sidewall For Originality B

Any warranty issues are handled by Diamond Back Classics. All warranties with Bridgestone-Firestone are void. Don’t Forget Extended Warranty Only $5.75 Per Tire Protect Yourself! Every Diamond Back Classic is ... A WORK OF ART!

www.dbtires.com 12 Diamond Back I • For Smaller Cars • Great for Street Rod Fronts • Lower Prices • Simple, Non-Aggressive Tread and Shoulder Style • “H” Speed Rated 130 MPH

TH N ID W W TREADIDTH SECTIOIDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W PRICE 185/65R15 24.6 2 5.5 7.3 $184 195/65R15 25 24 5.8 7.8 $185 205/65R15 25.4 24 6 8.3 $186 215/65R15 26 24 6.6 8.3 $188

185/60R15 23.8 1w 5.8 7.4 $189 195/60R15 24.2 2 6.3 7.9 $189 205/60R15 24.7 2 6.5 8.2 $194 215/60R15 25.2 24 6.8 8.7 $194 225/60R15 25.7 24 7 9.1 $199 Federal Brand UTQG 420 A A ShortShort -- NarrowNarrow FrontFront TiresTires ForFor V.W.’sV.W.’s -- RatRat RodsRods -- StreetStreet RodRod FrontsFronts 135R15 - 145R15 - 165R15

135R15 145R15 165R15 Height 23.6” 24” 25.3” WW Width 1w”1w”24” WW Price $184 $194 $174 Double White $259 $269 $249 Single Smoothy $139 $149 $129 Double Smoothy $169 $179 $139

Load index on page 34

155/80R15 available with matching rears

135R15 - 145R15 See page 6 Brand: Nankang “T” Speed Rated

13 Call today! 888-922-1642 CorvettesCorvettes

Wide White • Red Line • Gold Line • Blue Line 8mm White Stripe - d” and 1” Centered Whites

Corvette Fitments • 1954-67 670x15 775x15

• 1968-1972 F70x15

• 1973-1982 GR70R15 225/70R15

Diamond Back II Smoothy Letters • 1978-1980 Firestone Brand Sidewall On 255/60R15 optional 205/75R15 27” $204 $208 215/70R15 26.9” $214 $218 • 1982 - 225/60R15 Collectors Edition

• 1983 - 215/65R15

Diamond Back III • 1983-87 Specs Page 6 255/50R16 215/70R15 26.9” $219 Price on Request 215/65R15 26.1” $219 225/70R15 27.4” $224 255/60R15 27” $244 17” and 18” • Nitto • Sumitomo All Corvette sizes Diamond Back MX See pages 21-22-23 Michelin X Brand Specs Page 5 205/75R15 26.8” $219 215/70R15 26.6” $229 o215/75R15 27.3” $224

o - Great tire for Corvettes thru 1982 Early 70’s 8mm White (.31)

www.dbtires.com 14 BlackwallBlackwall SmoothiesSmoothies The Blackwall With A Face Lift

Blackwalls don’t have to look boring. Our Smoothies TM are the sharpest looking blackwalls ever... high perform- ance 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. Take the “Bla” Out of Blackwall!

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

Photo Courtesy of Odd Rodd Creations, Builder Rusty Jackson

15 Call today! 888-922-1642 HardHard ToTo FindFInd SizesSizes

13” Radials

ENDED IDTH N MM IDTH W W W TREADIDTHSECTIOIDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W RECORIM PRICE 155/80R13 22.8 2 3.7 6.2 4 - 5 $162 165/80R13 23.4 24 46.54- 52 $166 175/80R13 24 24 4.3 7 42 - 6 $168 185/80R13 24.7 24 4.5 7.2 42 - 6 $172 185/80R13 2w Wider Whitewall $182

Brands may vary.

TheThe LargestLargest AvailableAvailable 13”13” RadialRadial TireTire

640/700R13 Height 25.3” Blackwall $124 24 White $194 2w White $198

An Ideal 13” Size Brand: Vredestein Classic

The 640X13 is a European size. The largest 13” radial size in the U.S. is 185/80R13 - 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.

www.dbtires.com 16 DiamondDiamond BackBack DragDrag RadialRadial -- NN SeriesSeries StreetStreet LegalLegal -- NITTONITTO 555R555R -- RedRed LineLine oror WideWide WhiteWhite

“V” Speed Rated

TH ID W W SECTION TREAD TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W WIDTH WIDTH PRICE 275/50R15 25.75 22 11.2 9 w $259 275/60R15 27.75 2w 11.1 9 w $259 3 Wider White $264 325/50R15 28 2w 13.1 11w $284 3 Wider White $294 305/45R18 28.75 1w 12 10 $389

All Sizes Available In Black Smoothy - Deduct $50

Special Design: 1965-1966 Thunderbirds

This Red-White combination has the same dimensions as the original equipment 815x15 Firestone Deluxe Champion

Diamond Back Fury $192 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 - $189 • Optional White Wall Widths • Extra Ply Rated - No Ride Compromise

3" - $239 32" - $244 3w" - $249 Looks Fantastic With Beauty Ring!

17 Call today! 888-922-1642 DiamondDiamond BackBack ExclusiveExclusive ProductsProducts

750R17750R17 ForeignForeign Cars...Cars... Yes!Yes!

Requires Tube

Rolls – Bentley – Triumph Brand: Michelin Limited Availability MG – VW – Jaguar Blackwalls $349 4”Whitewall $419 Mercedes – Saab – Volvo – And More! TrikesTrikes andand MotorcycleMotorcycle TiresTires Rear Sizes Only!

Photo Courtesy of Santiago Chopper

Because of the diversity of trikes, Diamond Back offers all sizes of modern radials – 13” – 18” – with the whitewall width of your choice. At 70 mph in an open cockpit, what do you want under you?

Need A Whitewall Motorcycle Tire?

We can produce many sizes and brands that are not currently available in a 15" - 21" whitewall motorcycle tire. Other applications include red line, gold line, blue line, dual stripes and dual colors.

Call Tab Chapman at 888-922-1642 with your request.

www.dbtires.com 18 DiamondDiamond BackBack 16”16” SmallSmall andand MediumMedium SizesSizes “H” Speed Rating - UTQG 420 AA

TIRE SIZE HEIGHT WW WIDTHTREAD WIDTHSECTION WIDTHPRICE o205/55R16 25 14 6.7 8.4 $192 o215/55R16 25.5 12 7.7 8.5 $196 •215/65R16 27.1 24 7 8.7 $192 205/60R16 25.4 12 6.2 8.1 $192 215/60R16 25.9 2 6.5 8.7 $192 225/60R16 26.4 2 6.8 9 $196 235/60R16 27.1 24 7.5 9.5 $208 Brand - Federal o = Federal “V” Rated - 149 mph Slightly different tread 205/60R16 215/60R16 225/60R16 • = Matrix RS - Built by Cooper TheThe PerfectPerfect 600X16600X16 ReplacementReplacement 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: $249 Blackwall Smoothy: $199

Recommended Rim Width: 4” - 5 2” Manufacturer:Yokohama “S” Speed Rated: 112 mph

19 Call today! 888-922-1642 16” Steel Belted Radials AnotherAnother DiamondDiamond BackBack First!First!

225/75R16 (650R16) 215/85R16 (700R16) 750R16 Mirada - Built by Yokohama UTQG 640 A B 175/60R16 Short

TREAD SECTION TIRE SIZE HEIGHT WW WIDTHWIDTH WIDTH PRICE Narrow 16” o225/75R16 29.3 34 6 8.7 $224 32 Wider White $234 215/70R16 28 2w 6 8.7 $229 3 Wider White $239 225/70R16 28.4 2w 6.6 9 $239 3 Wider White $249 235/65R16 28 2w 8 9.6 $229 •235/75R16 29.7 3 6.9 9.3 $234 34 Wider White $244 o = Replacement size for 650R16 • = Different Tread Style 2” 17” Matching Mirada Sizes Rims: 4” - 5 Height: 24.3" See page 25 Tread Width: 5.5" Other Popular 16” Sizes FANTASTIC FRONT TIRE FOR... 215/75R16 28.7 2w 6.1 8.5 Hankook $229 215/75R16 3 Wider White $239 • RAT RODS • STREET RODS 215/85R16 30.4 32 5.7 8.5 Falken $229 215/85R16 3w Wider White $239 • 12”Wide White $179 750R16 31.9 3w 6 8.3 Cooper $249 • Double Sided White $244 Tires Pictured Top of Page • Black Smoothy $129 MORE 16” SIZES • Double Smoothy $149 16” Diamond Back HR See Page 9 Speed Rated 130 mph Manufacturer - Federal 16” Sport Fury See Page 7 UTQG 420 AA “H” Speed Rated

www.dbtires.com 20 DiamondDiamond BackBack 17”17” –- Falken Falken BrandBrand

• Hybrid-Asymmetric Pattern Design • Infinite Sipe Sequence • Quad High - Volume Circumferential “W” Speed Rated Grooves - Deliver increased hydroplaning UTQG resistance for maximum stability. 360 AA A • High Angle Variable Cross Grooves - Increases tread stability while effectively evacuating water away from the contact areas.

ED D N EN IDTH MM IDTH W W EIGHT W IDTH TREADIDTH SECTIO RIM TIRE SIZE H W W W RECO PRICE 225/45R17 25.2 14 8.1 8.8 7-82 $234 45 4 2 Series 235/45R17 25.6 1 8.5 9.3 7 -9 $244 245/45R17 25.9 14 8.7 9.4 72-9 $249 215/50R17 25.7 14 7.6 8.7 6-72 $244 50 225/50R17 26.1 14 7.9 8.9 6-8 $249 Series 235/50R17 26.3 12 8.3 9.4 62-82 $254 215/55R17 26.3 12 7.5 8.9 6-72 $254 55 Series 225/55R17 27 2 8 9 6-8 $249 235/55R17 27.2 2 8.3 9.3 62-82 $254 215/60R17 27.2 2 7 8.6 7-82 $244 225/60R17 27.7 24 7.3 8.8 6-8 $254 *60 2 Series 2 Wider White $264 235/60R17 28.1 24 7.6 9.4 62-82 $256 22 Wider White $266 *65 215/65R17 28 24 7 8.7 6-72 $259 Series 22 Wider White $269 Recommend 50 psi *60/65 Series - “H” Speed Rated UTQG 480 A A

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21 Call today! 888-922-1642 DiamondDiamond BackBack 17”17” MuscleMuscle CarCar SizesSizes RedRed LineLine 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 main- tain contact with the road.This provides superior wet traction.

DED N MEN W M IDTH W W IDTH TREADIDTH SECTIOIDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W RECORIM PRICE 225/50R17 26 14 8 9 6 - 8 $235 255/50R17 27.1 2 9 10.2 7 - 9 $259 275/50R17 27.9 24 10 11.1 72 - 92 $264 Also available in wide whitewall.

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 TH W TREADIDTH SECTIOID TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W RECORIM PRICE 235/45R17 25.3 8.5 9.3 72 - 9 $244 245/45R17 25.7 8.7 9.6 72 - 9 $249 255/45R17 26 9 10.1 8 - 92 $254 * 255/50R17 27.1 9.5 10.4 7 - 9 $259 275/40R17 25.6 10 11.2 9 - 11 $264 285/40R17 26 10.2 11.4 9 - 11 $269 315/35R17 25.6 11.3 12.5 102-122 $329

* Available with a 2" whitewall “W” Speed Rated UTQG 300 A A

www.dbtires.com 22 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 - with- out sacrificing tread life. Both tread pattern and compounds were optimized for dry performance. The highly rigid tread blocks provide stability while pro- longing 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 $258 235/40R18 25.5 1 8.7 9.5 8 - 92 $259

245/40R18 25.7 1 8.5 9.7 8 - 92 $259 245/45R18 26.6 14 8.6 9.7 72 - 9 $269 255/45R18 27 12 8.8 10.2 8 - 92 $274

235/50R18 27.2 12 8.3 9.45 62 - 82 $264

275/40R18 26.6 14 9.8 10.9 9 - 11 $289 285/40R18 27 12 10.3 11.4 92 - 11 $299 Also Available 295/45R18 28.3 1w 10.3 11.5 92 - 11 $299 In Small White 265/50R18 28.4 1w 9.8 10.6 72 - 92 $299

245/55R18 28.6 see DB III page 6 $249 o225/60R18 28.7 1w 7.3 8.8 6 - 8 $279 Matching 17” NT555 2 Wider White $289 o = Falken 912 Brand - Picture on page 21 See page 22 UTQG 300 AA

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23 Call today! 888-922-1642 DiamondDiamond BackBack 17”17” andand 18”18” NEW LargerLarger SizesSizes • Standard Profile • Wide Whitewalls Manufacturer:Yokohama Brand: Mirada Made in USA UTQG 640 A B

ENDED IDTH N MM IDTH W TH W W TREADID SECTIOIDTH RIM TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W RECO PRICE 235/60R17 28.3 24 7.4 9.3 62 - 82 $239 22 Wider Whitewall $249 225/65R17 28.6 22 7.1 8.9 6 - 8 $239 2w Wider Whitewall $249 235/65R17 28.9 22 7.5 9.4 62 - 82 $244 2w Wider Whitewall $254 245/65R17 29.4 22 8 9.8 7 - 82 $244 2w Wider Whitewall $254 265/65R17 30.2 3 8.9 10.8 72 - 92 $254 32 Wider Whitewall $264 245/70R17 30.3 3 7.3 10 7 - 82 $254 32 Wider Whitewall $264 265/70R17 31.3 34 8.3 10.6 7 - 9 $249 32 Wider Whitewall $259

Available in large 16” sizes. Tall - Skinny 17” See page 7 for specs and prices. NEW Ideal for Hi Boys 18” Sizes

235/55R18 28 2 8 9.6 7 - 82 $249 24 Wider Whitewall $259 235/60R18 29 24 7.7 9.3 62 - 8 $249 22 Wider Whitewall $259 245/60R18 29.4 24 7.8 9.8 62 - 82 $254 22 Wider Whitewall $264 235/65R18 29.9 22 7.8 9.4 62 - 8 $249 2w Wider Whitewall $259 265/60R18 30.3 22 9.6 10.7 72 - 9 $259 2w Wider Whitewall $269

o255/55R18 29 24 9 10 72 - 9 $259 22 Wider Whitewall $269 o285/60R18 31.5 2w 10 11.5 8 - 92 $264 235/75R17 3 Wider Whitewall $274

Height: 31” Tread Width: 6.9” O = Different Tread Style 32” White: $288 3w” White: $299

www.dbtires.com 24 DiamondDiamond BackBack 20”20” RadialsRadials

Red Line, Gold Line or Small Whitewall ENDEDTH IDTH N MM ID W W W IDTH TREADIDTH SECTIO RIM PRICE TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W W RECO N245/35R20 26.7 w 8.5 9.6 8 - 92 $294 N255/35R20 27 w 9 10.2 82 - 10 $294 N265/35R20 27.3 1 9.3 10.7 9 - 102 $294 N275/35R20 27.6 1 9.5 10.9 9 - 11 $299 N245/40R20 27.7 1 8.5 9.8 8 - 92 $299 N255/45R20 29 14 9.1 10 8 - 92 $299 0245/45R20 28.7 1 8.4 9.6 72 - 9 $299 0245/50R20 29.5 12 8.5 9.9 72 - 9 $299 0255/50R20 30.1 1w 8.6 10.4 7 - 9 $299 N Nitto 555 0 Goodyear RSA

Recommend 50 psi • Larger 20” Sizes Available • Call With Request • Minimum Diameter - 26.7” UTQG 300 A A DiamondDiamond BackBack 22”22” RadialsRadials

Red Line, Gold Line or Small Whitewall

Miminum Diameter: 28”

DED EN IDTH N M M IDTH W W W SECTIOIDTH TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W W RECORIM PRICE *255/30R22 28.1 s 10.1 82 - 92 $299 265/35R22 29.3 w 10.6 9 - 102 $319 285/35R22 29.9 w 11.7 92 - 11 $344 265/40R22 30.3 14 10.6 9 - 102 $336 •285/40R22 31.1 12 11.4 92 - 11 $344 305/40R22 31.6 1w 12.3 10 - 12 $334 * Falken 952 - s Stripe Only • Nitto 420 S 2008 Charger 22” Red Lines Photo Courtesy of Upholstery Limited All wide white walls on 22" tires start at 4" from rim edge.

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N MENDEDTH M ID TH W SECTIOID TIRE SIZE HEIGHT W RECORIM PRICE 245/45R20 28.7 9.65 72 - 9 $309 275/40R20 28.6 10.9 9 - 102 $349 295/35R20 28.1 11.7 12 - 13 $394

Luxury-Sport Ultra-High Performance Drag Radials - Buy 2 For The Strip 275/40R20 28.8 10.7 9 - 11 $385 • Exceptional Dry Performance 305/35R20 28.6 12.2 10 - 12 $385 The outer shoulder is made of large, nearly continuous tread blocks, which increase the amount of surface area contacting the road. This optimizes dry performance and cornering. UTQG 260 AA A

• Excellent Stability We also have tires for the new The inner shoulder has a continous rib formed from a single, solid block. This design increases the tire’s rigidity and stabili- Challengers, Chargers and ty.This rigid design keeps you connected to the road during Mustangs. Call for information! hard braking and acceleration.

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www.dbtires.com 26 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 Photo Courtesy of Paul Zanetti, think it's a good idea to re-use manufacturer's name on it, it’s Queensland, Australia 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? Photo Courtesy of made the tire. It doesn’t. Always Classic tire companies, among Howdy Ledbetter 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

27 Call today! 888-922-1642 SpeedSpeed RatingsRatings

Everybody knows speed rated tires are safer. All radials are prehensive list of speed ratings...another handy reference for you speed rated, which is another reason to buy them. Here’s a com- to have when you’re considering the purchase of a set of tires. Rating Speed Rating Speed P-rated 93 U-rated 124 Q-rated 99 H-rated 130 R-rated 106 V-rated 149 W-rated 168 S-rated 112 Y-rated 186 T-rated 118 Z-rating (Y)-rated above 186 Note: Speed ratings are given only after completion of successful testing at the indicated speed for a period of no less than 24 hours AspectAspect RatiosRatios If you find aspect ratios confusing, you’re not alone, so let’s simpli- inches — but not necessarily the same tread width, sidewall height, fy it with a diagram. Aspect ratio is nothing more than the relation- or load capacity. So, all 215’s are are not interchangeable. The dia- ship between the tire’s sidewall height and the cross section of the gram below shows how four 15-inch, 215-size tires can differ from tire. The cross section is the width of the tire where it bulges out one another, because of different aspect ratios. Notice how the the most — not the tread width. As an example, all tires with a 215 height of a 215 size tire changes as we go from a 75 series to a size designation have the same section width of 215 mm, or 8.5 70 series, 65 series, and 60 series tire. Easier to understand?

215mm 215mm 215mm 215mm (8.5”) (8.5”) (8.5”) (8.5”)

75 series 6.35” 70 series 5.93” 65 series 5.52” 60 series 5.1”

215/ 75-15 215/ 70-15 215/ 65-15 215/ 60-15 27.7” tall 27” tall 26” tall 25.2” tall

HowHow ToTo UnderstandUnderstand UTQGUTQG RatingsRatings Uniform Tire Quality Grade: How To Understand A Tire’s Performance Capabilities

TREADWEAR TRACTION TEMPERATURE The treadwear grade is a comparative The traction grades, from highest to The temperature grades, from highest to lowest rating based on the wear rate of the lowest are AA, A, B, and C. These are A, B, and C.These grades represent the tire’s tire when tested under controlled grades represent the tire’s ability to resistance to the generation of heat and its ability conditions on a specified government stop on wet pavement as measured to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test test course. The higher the number under controlled conditions on the higher the mileage. A rating of 400 wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the specified government test surfaces material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire should deliver 40,000 miles under of asphalt and concrete. life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden ideal conditions. tire failure.

www.dbtires.com 28 WARNING!WARNING! Avoid Rim Damage During Mounting

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

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” cen- tering 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. 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 stack- ing. 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.

29 Call today! 888-922-1642 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 clean- ing 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 recom- mended. 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.

www.dbtires.com 30 StressStress OnOn Rims:Rims: RadialsRadials vs.vs. BiasBias PlyPly TiresTires

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 The following paragraph is from Old Cars Weekly – 12-6-07 issue. impact breaks because it does not easily absorb Here’s a condensed version of what someone has written: road irregularities.” 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, radi- al-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 accommodate 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 exert- ing the twisting force on the beads that are *CFR Part 571 exerted by bias construction.” 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

31 Call today! 888-922-1642 RadialsRadials OrOr BiasBias PlyPly TiresTires ForFor YourYour ClassicClassic Some purists think they want bias ply tires on their classic car because life. In a quick maneuver, the tire tread stays in full contact the road they look like the original style tires. Just hold on. Unless you don’t because of the tire’s construction, giving you maximum control. The intend to drive the car (except maybe to an occasional show near radial’s sidewalls can flex, which is what keeps the rubber in contact home), you should be driving on radials. Why? Because they’re much with the road surface. Bias plies can’t do that, so they inherently han- safer. Let’s face it, you’ve got a lot rolling on those tires. I’m not just dle poorly,and in an emergency,you can easily lose control of the car. talking about your investment, but the safety of you and your family. Here’s a list of advantages over bias ply tires. You can decide for your- self if they belong on your car. Radial tires respond much better in an emergency, and that’s critical with all the cars on the road today. In fact, radials just may save your

• 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. More Useful Information Pages 28-34 WhyWhy DiamondDiamond BackBack WhitewallsWhitewalls Don’tDon’t TurnTurn YellowYellow

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 When they leave, they look quite a bit different than to know how we can make that 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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13” Sizes 16 215/70R16 1709 20 225/70R16 1820 20 185/75R14 1279 7,11,12 235/70R16 1984 7 195/75R14 1389 7,11,12 245/70R16 2094 7 205/75R14 1532 5,7,11,12 255/70R16 2271 7,9 215/75R14 1653 7 265/70R16 2403 7,9 275/70R16 2601 7,9 175/70R14 1102 7,11 185/70R14 1201 7,11 205/55R16 1279 19 195/70R14 1356 7,11 215/55R16 1609 19 205/70R14 1433 6,7,10,11 215/70R14 1554 6,10 315/35R17 1650 22 225/70R14 1675 6,10 275/40R17 1653 22 225/60R14 1455 6 235/60R14 1565 6 225/45R17 1477 21 245/60R14 1675 6 235/45R17 1477 21,22 245/45R17 1521 21,22 135R15 805 13 145R15 937 13 215/50R17 1356 21,22 155/80R15 1069 6 225/50R17 1477 21,22 165/80R15 1201 13 235/50R17 1565 21 255/50R17 1819 22 205/75R15 1598 5,7,11,14 275/50R17 2337 22 215/75R15 1742 5,7,11 225/75R15 1874 7,11 215/55R17 1477 21 235/75R15 2028 5,7,9,11 225/55R17 1819 21 0235/75R15 2271 235/55R17 1709 21 0 Extra Load 8 700R15 2040 17 215/60R17 1521 21 265/75R15 2469 7 225/60R17 1819 21 205/70R15 1497 5,7,9,11 235/60R17 1874 21,24 215/70R15 1626 5,6,7,11,14 255/60R17 1885 9 225/70R15 1753 6,7,9,10 275/60R17 2337 9 235/70R15 1896 6,9,11 285/60R17 2601 9 255/70R15 2183 6,7,11 265/70R15 2469 9 215/65R17 1653 21 225/65R17 1819 24 185/65R15 1168 13 235/65R17 1984 24 195/65R15 1279 7,11,13 245/65R17 2039 7,24 205/65R15 1400 7,11,13 215/65R15 1510 6,10,13 245/70R17 2205 7,24 265/70R17 2535 7,24 185/60R15 1102 13 195/60R15 1190 6,13 750R17 N/A 18 205/60R15 1301 6,13 215/60R15 1411 6,13 235/75R17 2005 24 225/60R15 1521 6,13 235/60R15 1642 6,9 235/40R18 1521 23 245/60R15 1764 6,9,10 245/40R18 1609 23 255/60R15 1885 6,9,10 275/40R18 1929 23 275/60R15 2150 6,9,10 285/40R18 1819 23 295/50R15 2061 6,9,10 225/45R18 1356 23 245/45R18 1565 23 215/75R16 1984 20 255/45R18 1709 23 225/75R16 1984 20 295/45R18 2469 23 235/75R16 2094 20 265/75R16 2469 7 235/50R18 1819 23 215/85R16 2337 20 265/50R18 2210 23 750R16 2440 20 235/55R18 1764 24 245/55R18 1825 6 175/60R16 1047 20 255/55R18 2039 24 205/60R16 1389 19 215/60R16 1477 19 225/60R18 1709 23 225/60R16 1609 19 235/60R18 2419 24 235/60R16 1764 19 245/60R18 2039 24 275/60R16 2271 9 265/60R18 2337 24 285/60R16 2403 6 285/60R18 2756 24 215/65R16 1653 9 235/65R16 1924 20 235/65R18 1984 24

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