Folks Of Interest ATTN: CORKY COKER, lissen' up!

I could fall flat on my face here but who cares? Corky Coker Sir, I know that there have to be more folks wanting/needing/DESIRING 16" Firestone double diamond dirt track tires more than the offered 15 inch jobs. What was your decision based on to do the 15's over the 16's?

Yep, the tall skinnies are definitely "happening" now, and yeah, I think they are very cool. Very, very cool as a matter of fact. But it's only a matter of time before people start to realize (wishful hoping on my part?! ha ha) that those big ol' bolonies are the schitt! I'm posting this publicly on the HAMB because I'd like to see some others sign up here showing support for this highly desired and, dare I say(?), ULTIMATE hot rod tire!

I want to build something like this.....

or maybe.....

Yep, shameless.....


So, sign up HAMBers!

•Jimmy "Jeem" Smith
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Brandon (are you around?)

 

love them things.....koolest tire ever!

 

Sounds like your callin' Corky out!

Not knowing anything about the tire business I would think it takes a big stack of fun tickets to tool up for a new size production tire.

Corky has given the automotive public about everything people have wanted,,,I think it's just a matter of time before you will get your wish. HRP

 

It's all about supply and demand. I bet if there is a high demand for them, they would most likely supply them. I agree tooling up for that would be expensive. I had heard that some off the vintage tires they make are pulled from original molds. but i may be wrong on that point. So what say you Corky? Maybe he will hear about this post, and give us the low down on whats up ?

 

Its a remake of a sprint car tire, probably from original molds. Is it Corky's fault they use 15" wheels on sprint cars?

 

I also want some bias-ply N-50 15's and a matching 60 or 70 series for the front with raised white letters.

 

I'll buy a set of whatever it takes to build a VW like that.

Anyone have an Oval window Bug for sale?

JH

 

there's a fella here that has 2 on craigslist for 500.00 bucks a piece...

 

16 inch Double Diamonds I've gotta have. I really don't wanna pay Speedway $500 for 30 year old tires but I might have to. I told Eric the same thing yesterday, every time I see you guys set up at a swap meet I'm the one that asks when the 16" tires are coming.

Jeem that tub is on my build list too. You better get crackin'.

 

It's just a damn shame that "here" is 3000 miles away. I'd be a buyer on a $500 Oval.

Thanks a lot Jeem. I'm supposed to be in VW rehab.

JH

 

There was a killer one down the street from me @ $4000, a '57, lowered with patina, built motor, etc.......

Jeem...the Bug RULES man......YOWZA!

I'd like dirt trackers too.....but in 18"... (yeah....wishful thinkin'...hehe)

 

Sure, why the hell not. Add my name to the list

 

I hate you Jeem. Everything you draw is f'n sweet and makes me want it. I'm not a VW guy and I want to own a version of that bug now.

Draw a 60 Buick 4dr HT next cuz I own one already and don't have to drool over it, hehehe.

 

I still want a pair of 145-15 Michelins. The latest word from Coker Long Beach is "they could be on the water, we might get some someday". Damn, that's real encouraging.

 

What I would do is just re-draw the rear wheels a tiny bit smaller and then the 15's would work perfect! Glad I could help ;-0

 

Really?!?!? IMO those tires are some of the ugliest things out there, I'm kind of surprised so many of you like them.

 

Awesome!!!

 

yep... I feel the same way...
but I'm glad were not all into the same shit-

hope they make em jimmy-
illustrations look coooool as i-c-e

 

Count me in fora few pairs of PROPER hiboy tyres!
I have some ET wheels here that NEED the 16" Dirt Trackers
Dennis Kyle's orange 32 roadster is a HUGE influence down here!

 

Add my name to the "I want a pair" list.

Frank

 

YEAH! I'm with you Muttley!!!

 

I'm in. Want those tires!!!!!!!!!!

 

those would be nice

 

i asked those guys that question once before... i have some of those 15" wides.....just ain't the same... there are a bunch of 16x13 big windows cryin' for 'em... brandon









bring back hot rod rake!!

 

I want/need a set for the coupe. Ever since Coonan had 'em on his original ex-Lobeck Roadster back in the late 70's or early 80's (You know, the one Bruce Meyer F'd up), whenever the hell it was, I've thought they were tits!
I've held off buying the 15's hoping they were coming

 

I am waiting for a new set also.Just bought 2 pair of tires from them and I always ask when are the 16's coming ?I have apair on the back of my '33 sedan hiboy,but they are old and getting scary.Let's hope they come soon!!!!! Terry

 

Good post Mutley, I agree.

 

Ok i am putting my ass on the line here.I am a FNG so could someone please post a pic of one of these tires.The last thing i want to do is act like a poser and print my opinion with out knowing what the hell i am talking about
thanks

 

Coker.........

How about the BFG 285-75-15's Without the white wall ?

Modern day Roadster rubber. You already have the mold with white walls. Appreciate all you do !

V