Register now to get rid of these ads!

Power King tires, anyone use them?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by bobj49f2, Jun 18, 2012.

  1. bobj49f2
    Joined: Jun 1, 2008
    Posts: 1,933

    bobj49f2
    Member

    I'm looking for a new set of tires for my '49 F-2. I got some decent pricing on Specialty Tires of America but got a better price for a set of Power Kings, which are also about 65 miles closer to home.

    Coker sells STA tires for about the same price as the dealer I found here in Wisconsin, Coker whats a small fortune to ship, which I totally understand. For about $40 I can pick up the STA in WI but it's going to take an entire day to go there, have them installed and come back home. Time I don't have. I have read a lot of posts about STA tires but nothing aobut the Power Kings. The Power Kings are $20 less a tire and the dealer is 25 miles away. I just want to know if anyone had problems with Power King tires.
     
  2. casper
    Joined: Apr 27, 2005
    Posts: 975

    casper
    Member

    STA = Specialty Tire of America.... made in USA
    Power King = (99% sure).... made in China.
     
  3. bobj49f2
    Joined: Jun 1, 2008
    Posts: 1,933

    bobj49f2
    Member

    Yes, I realize the origin of the different tires. Price plays a little in the role of what I will eventually buy, I'd rather buy domestic but I just don't have the time to drive the additional miles to get the STA tires. I am just looking for some opinions of the quality of the Power King tires. That will help me determine if I should use up an entire day getting them.
     
  4. rld14
    Joined: Mar 30, 2011
    Posts: 1,609

    rld14
    Member

    If you're ordering from Coker, join the Alliance, it will more than pay for itself.

    Power King tires are from China, unless you're putting them on your ex-wife's attorney's car, I would pass myself.
     

  5. outlaw256
    Joined: Jun 26, 2008
    Posts: 2,022

    outlaw256
    Member

    heard you can play hell to get them to balance.dont know if its true just what ive been told.
     

Share This Page

Register now to get rid of these ads!

Archive

Copyright © 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Terms of Service. Privacy Policy.

Atomic Industry
Forum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2014 XenForo Ltd.