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• 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.
Some purists think they want bias ply tires on their classic carbecause they look like the original style tires. Just hold on.Unless you don’t intend to drive the car (except maybe to anoccasional show near home), you should be driving on radials.Why? Because they’re much safer. Let’s face it, you’ve got alot rolling on those tires. I’m not just talking about your invest-ment, but the safety of you and your family.
Radial tires respond much better in an emergency, and that’s
critical with all the cars on the road today. In fact, radials justmay save your life. In a quick maneuver, the tire tread stays infull contact the road because of the tire’s construction, givingyou maximum control. The radial’s sidewalls can flex, which iswhat keeps the rubber in contact with the road surface. Biasplies can’t do that, so they inherently handle poorly, and in anemergency, you can easily lose control of the car. Here’s a listof advantages over bias ply tires. You can decide for yourselfif they belong on your car.
Radials Or Bias Ply Tires For Your ClassicRadials Or Bias Ply Tires For Your Classic
If you have your car serviced and the tires have to be removed forany reason, be sure you are there to supervise how they are han-dled. Chemical agents such as oils and grease can affect the whiterubber to cause permanent problems. And guess what will causestaining of whitewalls? Stacking tires with the black side of one tireagainst the white sidewall of another! Remember what I said abouthow chemicals from black rubber will leach into white rubber?Well, there is no protective barrier on the outside of the white rub-ber, so if the tires are stacked one on another, or even leanedagainst one another, it can happen very fast. It looks like a brownstain — and it’s permanent. All the cleaning agents in the worldwon’t get rid of it.
What it means is that you should never leave your whitewall tiresunattended in a service shop. They might get moved and stacked.
Also, be sure to tell the service technicians right up front not totouch the whitewall itself with greasy, dirty hands!
And speaking of ruining whitewall tires, right here is the perfectplace to mention how NOT to clean your whitewalls. If you wantto ruin them over time, one of the best ways is to use cleaners thatcontain bleach. Yep...whitewall cleaner. Now you’re probably think-ing “But I’ve always used whitewall cleaner.” Yes, it gets them cleanalright, but what you will notice over time is that the whitewallsstart to get dried out and lose that nice “smooth and shiney” sur-face quality (which also makes them easy to clean). If your white-walls are dried out already, that’s probably why. Instead of white-wall cleaner, use a soap pad or a scrubby sponge with a cleaningagent like 409, Simple Green, etc. And never use tire coatings onthe whitewall. They can cause discoloration, too.
What Ruins Whitewall TiresWhat Ruins Whitewall Tires
Why whitewalls eventually lose their whiteness and start to lookyellow is no mystery. It happens because the chemicals from theblack rubber eventually leach into the whitewall rubber.Then, overtime, those chemicals will bleed rightthrough to the surface of the softerwhite rubber, where light and air turnthem yellow over their entire surface.
But I have an answer to that problem.A few years back, I came up with away to keep all that from happening.It involves a white rubber formula thatI developed myself, and now, that for-mula is a closely guarded secret (likethat famous fried chicken recipe).Today, our whitewall material is actu-ally made up of three layers, not justone.
The bottom layer is black rubber for maximum adhesion to thetire’s sidewall. It’s the exact same rubber formulation they use tomake truck retreads — very strong stuff. That’s because “like
materials” bond best. In the middleis a special butyl barrier layer. Thebutyl layer blocks the staining chem-icals that will try to come throughfrom the back. Nothing can passthrough this layer. The white “face”layer itself is made up of my ownwhite rubber formula. This is whyDiamond Back claims its whitewallsare whiter, and that they will alsostay whiter. It’s not an empty claim,and I don’t take it lightly — and nei-ther should you. I just wanted youto know how we can make thatclaim in our marketing and advertis-ing. I say it because it’s true.
When they leave, they look quite a bit different thanwhen they arrived from the major manufacturer.
Why Diamond Back Whitewalls Don’t Turn YellowWhy Diamond Back Whitewalls Don’t Turn Yellow
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A Fourth-Generation Family BusinessA Fourth-Generation Family Business
Clif, Son Cooper, Daughter Tab, Son
In July of 2013, Diamond Back will celebrate 15 years inour current location in Conway, SC. We have alwaysapproached the classic tire market in a different wayfrom the other companies that sell tires for this market.Diamond Back has always used modern tires which meetall current DOT standards and are built in the world’sbest factories, utilizing all of the latest in tire buildingtechnology.
We see the future of the classic tire market as demand-ing... more driving, more group tours and we recognizethe proliferation of parts to transform these older carsinto serious driving machines. What we don’t see is aclassic tire market that is keeping pace with the increas-ing performance demands. We see few, if any, new prod-ucts being developed. We don’t see the technologicaladvances necessary to keep pace with the marketdemands. It’s our belief that if you become complacent,someone will pass you by and at this point, DiamondBack is leading the pack.
For our 2013 catalog, we have amassed our best productofferings yet, tires built by the major manufacturers in theindustries most technologically advanced factories.Weare also going a step further by launching a new productthat will revolutionize the classic tire market. We arevery excited to be introducing the Auburn DeluxeRadial. The Auburn Deluxe is the culmination of fiveyears of development. The Auburn will start by offering
15” and 16” sizes, built in new molds, giving you that 50’sbias ply look with the performance of a modern radial.You can view the Auburn on page 22.
We are also going to bring back four major 14” sizeswith the correct dimensions. You may not realize thatcurrent 14” sizes are too small. For example, the750x14 which is 27” tall is replaced by a 205/75R14,which is only 26” tall. The 800x14 is 27.5” tall and isreplaced by a 215/75R14, which is only 26.7” tall. The215/75R14 is the largest 14” tire built today and for theowners of Chryslers, Pontiacs and others that use an850x14 (28” tall) or a 885x14 (28.4” tall), help is on theway! These tires should be ready by late 2013 and willbe produced in the correct dimensions.
As you view this catalog, you will see that DiamondBack has more sizes available than all of the competitioncombined. You will also see that we have the ability tocustom make various whitewall widths for differentapplications. If you don’t find it, give us a call. There’s somuch we can do that there’s no way to list it all. Wewelcome special designs or one off applications.
Thank you for your interest in Diamond Back Classics.We are committed to quality, customer service and thedrive to remain on the cutting edge of technology andwill continue to bring the very best products to themarket and, as always, at the best prices.
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The Tread Act of 2000 requires tire manufacturers to perma-nently mold certain information on both tire sidewalls. Thisinformation is the same on both sidewalls. Because of ourprocess, this information is removed from one sidewall only.This information includes tire size, maximum pressure recom-mendations, size, brand, the word “radial” and the manufac-turers DOT number.
The National Highway & Safety Administration (NHTSA) hasallowed us to continue to produce tires for vehicles builtprior to 1976. That Federal standard is FMVSS109. All tiresfor vehicles manufactured in or after 1976 must comply withstandard FMVSS139, which requires different labeling. Thisstandard is more stringent on performance testing; meaningtires are subjected to higher speeds to achieve certification.
Ironically, Diamond Back, because of its process, uses onlytires that are certified to the higher performance standardsof FMVSS139. The majority of tires sold by the competitioncannot make this claim. If their product description specifies“for pre 1976 vehicles”, those tires are labeled and testedunder the less strenuous standards of FMVSS109.Remember, all tires that Diamond Back uses have been cer-tified under the new, more stringent performance andendurance standards. *FMVSS139 (Tread Act of 2000). Ourfinished products have been submitted and passed 100% forendurance and speed testing for the latest standard.
Unfortunately, we can not knowingly accept orders for vehi-cles built after 1976. Why? It’s a labeling issue. Pleasespecify the intended vehicle fitment, including year manufac-tured, make and model when ordering.
All Diamond Backs are made to order because there is noinventory. Finished tires stored in a warehouse are suscepti-ble to getting dusty, dirty or getting scuffed. Our whitewallsare brilliant white and built to stay that way. Please order
Reminder - Order EarlyReminder - Order Early
Removing Tire Blue ProtectantRemoving Tire Blue ProtectantThe blue protectant that we use on our tires is water solu-ble. In order to remove it, simply soak the tire with waterand let it sit for a few minutes. All blue should dissolve. If
some blue is left, use a wet sponge and scrub. No cleaningsolution is needed and in fact, it could create more difficulties.
early to allow us time to build your tires. Average deliverytime is 2-3 weeks. Diamond Backs are worth the wait! Justask someone who has them or log on to the many chatrooms available. Ask about our tires!
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Contact Our Aussie DistributorContact Our Aussie Distributor
John Cain has been around tires, as well as classic and performance vehicles all his life, from selling and fitting tires for his Dad inthe 1950's to running his own tyre shop, and later speed shop and performance manifold manufacturing business, and his laterperformance mail order V8 engine building business. John can also ship your classic cars and auto parts from the USA back toAustralia or New Zealand.
You can be assured John knows the Aussie and NZ market more than anyone Downunder. When you call John you will be talk-ing to him personally, no salesman that may be trying just to sell you some tyres that you may not need. You will be treated withrespect and courtesy everyone expects these days. Good info and advise is free for the asking!
One thing John does not sell is any "antique tyres" or any bias ply or radial classics not actually manufactured by the tyre brandsshown on the sidewall of some reproduction tires offered by others these days.
John's motto and advice is... "Check the rest..... buy the best." Namely tyres from Diamond Back Classics.
To contact John see the back cover of this catalog or his mobile phone 0407 283 454, phone 02 49 46 6171 or fax 02 49 42 8605.
John also stocks some lower priced radial white stripe tires along with radials with raised white letters (RWL ) for muscle carguys, plus some black wall radials. Want something different? John can import a lot of tyres from the USA not available inAustralia for you.. For more info call John 0497 283 454.
Reminder - Order Early for any Special Tyre Requests ex USAAll Diamond Backs are made to order.The factory stocks no inventory. However, good stocks of all popular tyre sizes arestocked by John, in Australia. Diamond Back radial whitewalls are brilliant white and stay that way. Please order early if you wishto order any custom built whitewall or redlines. Average time to fill a request is 2-3 weeks in the USA, then it can take seven daysfor our orders to arrive in California for shipment to Australia. Allow up to 8-10 weeks for your special tyre requests to arriveDownunder in Australia. A deposit is required to place special orders. Diamond Backs are worth the wait! Just ask anyone whohas fitted our tyres, or log onto the many chat rooms on the Internet, check out what other people say about Classic Radial Tyres.
Reminder - Order Early for any Special Tyre Requests ex USA
* Important Consumer Information* Important Consumer Information
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INDEXINDEXImportant Consumer Information ......................3Diamond Back II
Wide White ..............................................................5Red Lines ....................................................................6Wider & Extra Wide Whites ..........................6
Diamond Back AS4Whitewalls ..................................................................7Wider & Extra Wide Whites ..........................8
Diamond Back MXMichelin X Brand ..................................................9
Diamond Back IIIBFG Radial T/A Brand ........................................10
Specialty Sidewall Designs60s-70s Cars ............................................................11
Smaller Whitewalls ......................................................12Raised Beauty Bar ........................................................12Diamond Back Fury ....................................................13-14Mastercraft Brand ........................................................14Extra Load Trailer Tires ..............................................15Smaller 15” Fronts
135R15, 145R15, 165R15 ................................16Diamond Back HR
“H” Speed Rated 15” Sizes ..............................1717” Rear Sizes ..........................................................17
Diamond Back LS570 Series/60 Series Sizes ..................................18
13” Sizes ............................................................................1913” Mercedes Sizes......................................................19 Smoothies..........................................................................20Drag Radial ......................................................................211965-1966 T-Bird Special..........................................21700R15................................................................................21New Auburn Deluxe..................................................22Small 16” 195/80R16..................................................2316” Sizes ............................................................................24750R17 Michelin............................................................24Large 16”-17”-18” Sizes ............................................2517” Falken Sizes..............................................................2617” Nitto Sizes................................................................2718” Nitto Sizes................................................................2818” Falken Sizes..............................................................2920” Sizes ............................................................................30Cleaning / Air Pressure Tips....................................31Size Reference Chart. ................................................32General Information....................................................33-36Warranty Information ................................................35Rims & Radial Tires
Do radials cause rim stress? ........................37Load Index / Size Locator........................................38
Imperial Speedster Photo Courtesy of Pfaff Designs
When The Best Demand The Best... They Call Diamond BackWhen The Best Demand The Best... They Call Diamond Back
We Use Only DOT Approved TiresWe Use Only DOT Approved Tires
Cover Photos Courtesy of Peter Torres & Patrick Mescher
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Diamond Back IIDiamond Back IIThe Best Tire...The Best Look...
The Best Performance...
185/75R14 25 24 5 7.1 4 - 52195/75R14 25.5 22 5.2 7.6 5 - 62205/75R14 26.1 22 5.4 7.8 5 - 7
215/75R14 26.7 22 5.6 8.3 5 - 7
195/70R14 24.8 24 5.4 7.9 5 - 62205/70R14 25.2 22 5.6 8.3 5 - 7
215/70R14 25.8 22 6 8.8 52 - 7
185/60R15 23.8 2 5.7 8.9 52 - 7
195/60R15 24.2 2 6.3 7.7 52 - 7
205/60R15 24.7 2 6.5 8.3 52 - 7
215/60R15 5.1 24 6.8 8.6 6 - 72225/60R15 25.6 24 6 8.7 52 - 7
185/65R15 24.4 2 5.5 7.3 5 - 62195/65R15 24.9 24 5.7 7.8 5 - 7
205/65R15 25.4 24 5.8 7.9 5 - 7
215/65R15 26 24 6 8.7 52 - 7
205/70R15 26.3 22 5.6 8.2 5 - 7
215/70R15 26.9 22 6 8.4 52 - 7
225/70R15 27.3 22 6.4 9 6 - 72
205/75R15 27.1 22 5.3 7.8 5 - 7
215/75R15 27.7 2d 5.5 8.4 5 - 7
225/75R15 28.3 2w 5.8 8.7 52 - 72235/75R15 29 3 6.2 9.1 52 - 8
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Toyo has one of America’s newest andmost modern facilities in White, GA.Most sizes are built in the US but somesizes are still built in other facilities.Toyo is completing a large expansion ofits US facility so that it can accommo-date most of the sizes listed.
With its UTQG rating of 640AB, thistire is the highest rated classic tire inthe industry. You should be cautious oftires with a B traction rating (B beingthe first letter). The new DiamondBack II has a rating of 44 psi whichmakes it an excellent candidate forwider whites and extra wide whites.With its solid shoulder ribs and non-aggressive tread style, it is, by far, thebest looking tire available and it’s pricedlower than competitive products.
More Diamond Back II Red Lines - Next Page
All markings including brand nameare removed above the whitewall for
that nice clean look.
Wider WhitesExtra Wide Whites Next Page
*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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Diamond Back IIDiamond Back II
205/75R14 2w215/75R14 2w
205/70R15 2w215/70R15 2w205/75R15 2w215/75R15 3
225/75R15 3
235/75R15 32
SIZE
PRIC
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IDER
WHITE
Specs on page 5
215/75R14 3
215/70R15 3
205/75R15 3
215/75R15 34225/75R15 3s235/75R15 3w
SIZE
PRIC
EEXTR
A
WID
ER
WHITE
The Diamond Back II is speed ratedand designed to run at higher air pres-sure. When air pressure is increased, itwill decrease sidewall flex. If properpressure is not maintained, white walledges can be damaged. When runningwider white wall tires, it is very impor-tant to maintain a higher air pressure.
Tires that carry more pressure performbetter, have a quicker steeringresponse, have better heat dissipationand less rolling resistance.
Red LineAll sizes, specs page 5
Wider WhitewallsUse 40-44 psi
Wider Whites - Extra Wide WhitesWider Whites - Extra Wide Whites
205/75R14 26.1 5.4 7.8 5 - 7
215/75R14 26.7 5.6 8.3 5 - 7
195/70R14 24.8 5.4 7.9 5 - 62205/70R14 25.2 5.6 8.3 5 - 7
215/70R14 25.8 6 8.8 52 - 7
225/60R15 26.8 6 8.7 52 - 7
195/65R15 24.9 5.7 7.8 5 - 7
205/65R15 25.4 5.8 7.9 5 - 7
215/65R15 26 6 8.7 52 - 7
205/70R15 26.3 5.6 8.2 5 - 7
215/70R15 26.9 6 8.4 52 - 7
225/70R15 27.3 6.4 9 6 - 72
205/75R15 27.1 5.3 7.8 5 - 7
215/75R15 27.7 5.5 8.4 5 - 7
225/75R15 28.3 5.8 8.7 6 - 72235/75R15 29 6.2 9.1 6 - 8
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*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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175/70R14 23.6 2 4.5 6.9 42 - 6
185/70R14 24.3 24 5.2 7.4 42 - 6
195/70R14 24.8 24 5.4 7.8 5 - 62205/70R14 25.6 22 5.6 8.2 5 - 7
215/70R14 25.9 22 6 8.7 5 - 7
185/75R14 25 24 5 7.2 42 - 6
195/75R14 25.5 22 5.3 7.7 5-62205/75R14 26.1 22 5.5 8 5 - 7
215/75R14 26.7 22 5.5 8.5 5 - 7
215/75R14 2 w Wider Whitewall
195/60R15 24.2 2 6.3 7.9 52 - 7
205/60R15 24.7 2 6.5 8.2 52 - 7
215/60R15 25.2 24 6.8 8.7 6 - 72195/65R15 25 24 5.4 7.9 52 - 7
205/65R15 25.5 24 5.6 8.2 5 - 72215/65R15 26 24 6 8.7 6 - 72205/75R15 27.1 22 5.6 8 5 - 7
205/75R15 2 w Wider Whitewall
215/75R15 27.7 2d 5.8 8.5 52 - 7
215/75R15 3 Wider Whitewall
225/75R15 28.3 2 w 6.2 8.8 5 - 72225/75R15 3 Wider Whitewall
235/75R15 29 3 6.5 9.3 6 - 8
235/75R15 32 Wider Whitewall
205/70R15 26.3 22 5.6 8.2 5 - 7
215/70R15 26.9 22 6 8.7 6 - 72215/70R15 2 w Wider Whitewall
225/70R15 27.4 22 6.5 9 6 - 72225/70R15 2 w Wider Whitewall
235/70R15 28 2w 6.8 9.4 6 - 8
235/70R15 3 Wider Whitewall
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Diamond Back AS4
PRIC
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Diamond Back AS4
“T” Speed Rated118 MPH
Brand: KingstarManufacturer: Hankook
* UTQG 520 A A
Attractively Simple Non Aggressive Tread StyleAttractively Simple Non Aggressive Tread Style
Our Best Seller for 2008 and 2009 is Back!Our Best Seller for 2008 and 2009 is Back!
Touring Class
The Highest Rated Whitewall In The Industry
Δ 225/70R15235/70R15GT Radial
Tread Pattern
Importance of UTQG RatingsThe first three numbers indicate tread wear. Figuresabove 500 indicate approximately 60,000 miles.
The first letter is the traction rating or the tire's abilityto stop. Diamond Back does not sell any product withless than an "A" rating. All whitewalls sold by ourcompetitors have B traction ratings.
Traction ratings should be an important consideration.
The second letter is the tire’s ability to dissipate heat.The AS4 is one the few tires that carries an A rating.Heat build up is a tire’s worst enemy.
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0 = Extra Load
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*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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Extra Wide WhitesExtra Wide WhitesA Diamond Back ExclusiveA Diamond Back Exclusive
Diamond Back AS4Diamond Back AS4
205/65R15 2 2215/65R15 2 2205/70R15 2 w215/70R15 3
225/70R15 3
235/70R15 3 4
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205/75R14 2 w215/75R14 3
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205/75R15 3
215/75R15 3 4225/75R15 3 s235/75R15 3 w
The Diamond Back AS4 is speed rated and designed to runat higher air pressure. When air pressure is increased it willdecrease sidewall flex. If proper pressure is not maintained,white wall edges can be damaged. When running widerwhite wall tires, it is very important to maintain a higher airpressure. We recomment 40-44 psi.
Tires that carry more pressure perform better, have a quickersteering response, have better heat dissipation and lessrolling resistance. The AS4 is "A" rated for traction and tem-perature resistance which is important because heat build upis a tire's worst enemy.
Hankook is the world's sixth largest rubber company withplants in Korea, China, and Europe.It's the world's fastestgrowing rubber company and their products are world class.Hankook has announced plans to build a US factory startingin 2013.
0 = Extra Load
235/75R15 with 3w" whitewall
Compare Before You Buy• Check Prices• Compare Quality - check ratings• Visit online forums or
chat rooms and ask for opinions
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Δ = GT Radial - Slightly Different Tread
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*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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The Ultimate Classic TireThe Ultimate Classic TireDiamond Back MXDiamond Back MX
205/70R15 26.1 22 6.2 8.2 5 - 7
205/75R15 26.8 22 6.2 8 5 - 7205/75R15 2w Wider Whitewall215/70R15 26.6 22 6.8 8.7 52 - 7215/70R15 2w Wider Whitewall
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LIMITED SIZES - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Diamond Back Classics is not associated with MichelinNorth America. All warranties with Michelin are voidedand Diamond Back Classics is solely responsible for allwarranties.UTQG
740 A B
Brand Used For This Modification - Michelin X
Michelin Quality and PricedLess Than the Competition
The Tire of Choice For...
• Early Corvettes• Mid Year Corvettes• 1968-72 Corvettes• 1955-56 T-Birds• Triumph TR-6• Jaguar Using 640R15 and 185R15
MichelinDefender
*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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Red Line or Wide WhiteFor Muscle Cars and Street Rods that Demand the Best!
Diamond Back IIIDiamond Back IIIAmerica’s Favorite Performance TireYou Asked For It - Now Available In Many Sizes
America’s Favorite Performance TireYou Asked For It - Now Available In Many Sizes
Brand used for this modificationBF Goodrich Radial T/A
UTQG 440 AB
Smaller whitewallwidths available
on request
205/70R14 25.4 22 6.5 8.2 5 - 7215/70R14 25.8 22 7 8.7 52 - 7225/70R14 26.5 22 7.2 9 52 - 7225/70R14 2 w WWiiddeerr WWhhiittee225/60R14 24.7 22 7.2 9 6 - 8235/60R14 25.1 22 8 9.5 62 - 82245/60R14 25.6 22 8 9.8 7 - 82215/70R15 26.9 2 2 7 8.7 52 - 7215/70R15 2w WWiiddeerr WWhhiittee225/70R15 27.4 2 2 7.2 9 6 - 72225/70R15 2 w WWiiddeerr WWhhiittee235/70R15 28 2w 7.6 9.5 6 - 8235/70R15 3 WWiiddeerr WWhhiittee255/70R15 29.1 3 8.2 10.2 62 - 82255/70R15 32 WWiiddeerr WWhhiittee
215/65R15 26 24 6.8 8.7 6 - 72215/65R15 22 WWiiddeerr WWhhiittee
195/60R15 24.2 2 6.2 7.9 5 - 7205/60R15 24.7 2 6.5 8.2 52 - 72215/60R15 25.2 24 7 8.7 6-72225/60R15 25.6 24 7.2 9 6 - 8
235/60R15 26.1 24 7.6 9.5 6 - 8235/60R15 22 WWiiddeerr WWhhiittee
245/60R15 26.6 22 8 9.8 7 - 82255/60R15 26.8 22 8.2 10.2 7 - 9255/60R15 2w WWiiddeerr WWhhiittee275/60R15 28 2w 9 11 7 - 9275/60R15 3 WWiiddeerr WWhhiittee
295/50R15 26.7 22 10 12.2 7 - 9
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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 isresponsible for any warranty issues.
Available in
Gold and
Blue Line
This is not a BFG Silvertown. Δ = Future Availability Uncertain
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*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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StyleA
StyleB
235/75R15 Style A-BDiamond Back II page 5
Diamond Back AS4 page 7
Cadillac Fitments1962-1964 1”Wide1967-1970 Style A1971-1974 Style B1975-1976 2”Wide1977-1978 1.6”Wide
For 60s - 70s Cars
3-Stripe235/75R15
1965-1966 CadillacDiamond Back II
page 5
Diamond Back AS4page 7
White Stripe-All Sizes
Specialty Wall DesignsSpecialty Wall Designs
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Photo Courtesy of George Stump
*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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Smaller WhitewallsSmaller Whitewalls
1.6”White 1”White
The last year for the wide-whitewallwas1962. THE BIG THREE changedto the new whitewall standard 1”wide spaced 1” from the edge of therim.We can reproduce this size orany specialty width you need.
See DB AS4 page 7
DB II page 5
Call John for pricing
SpecialRequest
or Design
We have the ability tocreate special or one-offdesigns. If you can dream
it, we can design it.
• 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 $22 per tire
• Only from Diamond Back
Every Diamond Back Is...A Work of Art!
The Beauty BarThe Beauty Bar
*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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A Great Classic Tire ValueA Great Classic Tire ValueDiamond Back FuryDiamond Back Fury
UTQG440 A B
Manufacturer:Cooper
Many Big-Little Combinations!
185/75R14 25 24 4.5 7.2 42 - 6
195/75R14 25.4 22 4.8 7.6 5 - 62195/65R15 25 24 5.6 7.8 52 - 7
205/65R15 25.5 24 5.8 8.2 52 - 72205/70R15 26.3 22 5.3 8 5 - 62215/70R15 26.9 22 5.4 8.7 5 - 7
TIRE SIZ
E
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WW
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THTR
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THPR
ICE
Brand:Maxxis
235/70R15 27.7 2 w 7.5 9.6 62-82 3 Wider Whitewall
265/75R15 30.4 3 8 10.65 6 - 9 32 Wider Whitewall
Front Sizes
Rear Sizes
Diamond Back Fury “M”Unusual Rear Sizes
255/70R15 29.3 3 10.6 62-8232 Wider White
265/70R15 29.8 3 11 7-9
32 Wider White
10.50R15 30.3 3 10.9 7-9
32 Wider White
275/60R15 28 2 w 11 72-923 Wider White
295/50R15 26.6 22 12.3 8-10
TIRE SIZ
E
HEIGHT
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N
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W W
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Sport Fury photo next page.
*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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Diamond Back Sport FuryDiamond Back Sport Fury
215/60R16 26.1 2 6.5 8.5
235/70R16 28.7 2w 7.2 9.4
3 Wider White
255/70R16 29.8 3 4 7.6 10.3
32 Wider White
265/70R16 30.2 3 4 8 10.8
32 Wider White
265/75R16 31.3 32 8 10.6
3 w Wider White
245/70R17 30.3 3 7.3 10
32 Wider White
265/70R17 31.3 34 8.3 10.6
32 Wider White
TIRE SIZ
E
HEIGHT
TREA
D
WID
THSE
CTION
WID
TH
PRIC
EW
W W
IDTH
16” and 17” Sport Fury
175/70R14 23.7 2 4.5 7 42 - 6
185/75R14 25 24 4.5 7.2 42 - 6
195/75R14 25.4 22 4.8 7.6 5 - 62185/70R14 24.3 24 4.7 6.8 42 - 6205/75R15 27 22 5.1 8 5 - 7
2w Wider Whitewall215/75R15 27.6 2d 5.3 8.5 5 - 7
3 Wider Whitewall225/75R15 28.1 2w 5.6 8.8 52- 72
3 Wider Whitewall235/75R15 28.7 3 6 9 6 - 8
32 Wider Whitewall205/70R15 26.3 22 5.3 8 5 - 62215/70R15 26.9 22 5.4 8.7 5 - 7225/70R15 273 22 6.2 8.9 6 - 7
2w Wider Whitewall
TIRE SIZ
E
HEIGHT
WW
WID
THTR
EAD
WID
TH
SECTIO
N
WID
TH RIM
WID
THPR
ICE
MastercraftMastercraft
*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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Another Diamond Back FirstAnother Diamond Back FirstExtra Load Trailer TiresExtra Load Trailer Tires
Smaller or larger whitewalls available to match your tow vehicle.Red lines, gold lines, white lines and blue lines are also available.
Load Range C 6 Ply RatedLoad Range D 8 Ply RatedLoad Range E 10 Ply Rated
Brand: MaxmilerManufacturer : GT Radial
175/80R13 C 24 24 5 7 1360 50
205/75R14 C 26.1 22 6 8 1760 50
215/75R14 C 26.7 22 6.2 8.5 1870 50
205/75R15 C 27.1 22 6.4 8 1820 50
205/75R15 D 27.1 22 6.4 8 2150 65
225/75R15 D 28.3 2w 6.9 8.8 2540 65
225/75R15 E 28.3 2w 6.9 8.8 2830 80
235/85R16 E 31.7 32 7 9.3 3640 80
TIRE SIZ
E
WW
SIZE
MAX
LOAD
SECTIO
N
WID
TH
PRIC
ELO
AD
RANGE
HEIGHT
*TRE
AD
WID
TH MAX
PRES
SURE
*Tread widths are wider than normal for better load distribution.
Every Diamond Back Is...
A Work of Art!
*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
NEW
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Diamond Back I - Small 15”Diamond Back I - Small 15”
165/80R15 25.5 24 4.5 6.5
185/65R15 24.6 2 5.5 7.3
195/65R15 25 24 5.8 7.8
205/65R15 25.4 24 6 8.3
185/60R15 23.8 1w 5.8 7.4
195/60R15
205/60R15
215/60R15
225/60R15
TIRE SIZ
E
HEIGHT
WW
WID
TH
TREA
D
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TH
PRIC
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Small 15” Falken Performance SizesFor matching combinations with larger 17” and 18” rear sizes see page 26
Short - Narrow Front TiresShort - Narrow Front Tires
Always run smaller tires at higher pressure.These tires are rated at 44 psi.
For V.W.’s - Rat Rods - Street Rod FrontsFor V.W.’s - Rat Rods - Street Rod Fronts
135R15 - 145R15 - 165R15Wide Whites - Black Smoothy
135R15 23.6 1w 3f 5.2 32-5Black Smoothy
Double-Sided White *
145R15 24 1w 4 5.7 32-42Black Smoothy
Double-Sided White
165R15 25.3 24 44 6.5 4-5
Black Smoothy
Double-Sided White *
TIRE SIZ
E
HEIGHT
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WID
TH
TREA
D
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CTION
WID
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PRIC
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RECOMMEN
DED
RIMW
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Load indexpage 38
• Great for Street Rod Fronts• Simple, Non-Aggressive Tread and Shoulder Style• “H” Speed Rated 130 MPH • UTQG 420 AA• Federal Brand
NEW
See pages 5-7
See pages 5-7
See pages 5-7
See Diamond Back II page 5
• For Smaller Cars • Lower Prices
*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
Brand:Nankang * For pre-48 cars only
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Diamond Back HR - 15” SizesDiamond Back HR - 15” Sizes130 MPH - “H” Speed Rated - 24 Hour Endurance
EXTREME PERFORMANCE!
Δ = 265/70R15 is “S” Speed Rated
205/70R15 26.3 22 5.5 8.3 5 - 7
225/70R15 27.4 22 6.3 8.9 52 - 722w Wider White/Use 40 psi
235/70R15 28 2w 7 9.4 6 - 83 Wider White/Use 40 psi
265/70R15 29.6 3 8.4 10.7 7 - 932 Wider White/Use 40 psi
235/60R15 26 24 7 9.4 6 - 822 Wider White/Use 40 psi
245/60R15 26.6 22 7.3 9.7 6 - 8
255/60R15 27.1 22 7.6 10.2 62 - 822w Wider White/Use 40 psi
275/60R15 28 2w 8 11 7 - 93 Wider White/Use 40 psi
295/50R15 26.6 22 10 12.3 8 - 10
HEIGHT
WW
WID
TH
TREA
D
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TH
SECTIO
N
WID
THRE
COMMENDED
RIMW
IDTH
PRIC
E
Very Fast Muscle CarsVery Fast Street Rods
No Other 15” Tire Offers This Level Of Performance
Directional Tread ForEnhanced Performance
TIRE SIZ
E
UTQG 360 A A
Δ
17”Sizes
255/60R17 29.1 22 10
275/60R17 30 2w 11
285/60R17 30.6 2w111.3
265/70R17 31.7 34 10.8Brand: Maxxis
Limited Availability
Wider whites available on request.
HEIGHT
WW SE
CTION
WID
TH
PRIC
E
TIRE SIZ
E
*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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Diamond Back LS560-65-70 Series60-65-70 Series
225/70R14 26.3 22 7.2 8.9 6 - 72215/70R15 26.7 22 7 8.7 52 - 7
225/70R15 27.4 22 7.2 8.7 6 - 72235/70R15 27.9 2w 7.6 9.5 6 - 8
255/70R15 29 3 8.2 10.4 62 - 82215/65R15 26 24 6.8 8.4 6 - 72235/60R15 26.1 24 7.6 9.2 62 - 82255/60R15 27 22 8.2 9.7 7 - 9
275/60R15 28 2w 8.9 10.7 72 - 92295/50R15 26.8 22 10.1 11.8 8 - 10
TIRE SIZ
E
HEIGHT
TREA
D WID
TH
SECTIO
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TH
RECOMMEN
DED
RIMW
IDTH
PRIC
E
Dual Reds Available All Sizes - Add $10 Per TireBrand:Turbo Tech - Grand Am - Grand Prix - Grand Spirit
Diamond Back LS5
WW
WID
TH
“T” Speed Rated UTQG 440 AB
Any warranty issues are handled by Diamond BackClassics. All warranties with Cooper tire are void.
Also available in wide white.
Warning-Muscle cars still using bias ply tires should be driven with caution.!
Manufacturer :Cooper
*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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Call John 0407 283454 or go to www.redlinetyres.com
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640/700R13 - Good Replacement Tyre for Pre 1968 Holden & Falcons
Tread Width: 4.5"Height: 25.3"
Section Width: 7.2"
13” Vintage Mercedes13” Vintage Mercedes
The 640X13 is a European size - 24.7”.The640/700X13 at 25.3” is an excellent fitment formany classic Mercedes and many U.S. cars.
Early Mercedes' were equipped with a 2.75"white wall.
Blackwall24 White 2w White
MercedesModels
180190200220
Brand: Vredestein Sprint ClassicBuilt in Europe for European Cars
550R16 Radial AvailableFor Model 170
155/80R13 22.8 2 3.7 6.2TIR
E SIZE
HEIGHT
WW
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TH
TREA
D
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THSE
CTION
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E
Unfortunately, all 13” in older sizes -165/80R13, 175/80R13, and185/80R13, have been discontinuedby all manufacturers. 155/80R13 isstill available in limited numbers.175/70R13 and 185/70R13 are avail-able. Call for details.
*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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• Most catalog sizes
• All lettering removed and sidewall polished to asmooth 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 canchoose between flat, satin, semi-gloss or glossy. Pleasenote that all smoothies leave the factory with a satinfinish. You can go to your local retailer and purchasethe finish of your choice.
moothies are available on special order ex USA due to the many tyre sizesavailable. Deposit required. Call John for more info.
Smoothie pricing is approximately $50 - $60 less per tyre than a Whitewallor Red Line tyre. Call John for pricing.
Blackwall SmoothiesBlackwall SmoothiesTake the "Bla" out of Blackwall
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.Thesesmooth-sidewall tires look absolutely great shined-upwithout all that distracting lettering on the sidewall. Ifdetailing is your thing, Smoothies TM are your tires. Theylook terrific on a rod or custom.
No more boring, unsightly black tires
For Pre 48 CarsOur smoothy processremoves all letteringfrom one tire sidewall.
Smoothies aredesigned for pre 1948cars. For cars after1948, Federal lawrequires that we leaveall required DOT infor-mation on the tire'ssidewall. This informa-tion will be located inthe lower bead area.
Photo Courtesy of Odd Rodd Creations, Builder Rusty Jackson
*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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Special Design: 1965-1966 ThunderbirdsSpecial Design: 1965-1966 ThunderbirdsThis Red-White combination has the same
dimensions as the original equipment815x15 Firestone Deluxe Champion
215/75R15 Diamond Back II Page 5
Diamond Back AS4 Page 7
Diamond Back Drag Radial - N SeriesDiamond Back Drag Radial - N SeriesStreet Legal - NITTO 555R - Red Line or Wide WhiteStreet Legal - NITTO 555R - Red Line or Wide White
“V” Speed Rated
275/50R15 25.75 22 11.2 9 w275/60R15 27.75 2w 11.1 9 w
3 Wider White
325/50R15 28 2w 13.1 11w3 Wider White
305/45R18 28.75 1w 12 10
TIRE SIZ
E
HEIGHT
SECTIO
N
WID
TH
PRIC
E
WW
WID
TH
TREA
D
WID
TH
All Sizes Available In Blackwall Smoothy:Contact for pricing.
Special Size - 700R15 - Pre 1948 Luxury CarsSpecial Size - 700R15 - Pre 1948 Luxury CarsReplacement 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
• AAvvaaiillaabbllee IInn SSmmooootthhyy• Optional White Wall Widths
• Extra Ply Rated - No Ride Compromise
33"" 3322"" 33ww""Looks Fantastic With Beauty Ring!
21*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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The New Auburn Deluxe RadialThe New Auburn Deluxe Radial
The complete 16” size range:
550R16 700R16600R16 750R16650R16
Arrivals will begin during the secondquarter of this year. Watch our web
site or call for updates.
15" sizes also arriving second quarter.
Auburn DeluxeRadial
You’ve asked for it... a modern radial with
bias-ply looks.
ComingVerySoon!
*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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205/55R16 25 14 6.7 8.4
215/55R16 25.5 12 7.7 8.5
205/65R16 26.3 2 6 7.9
24 Wider White
215/65R16 27.1 24 7 8.7
205/60R16 25.4 12 6.2 8.1
215/60R16 25.9 2 6.5 8.7
225/60R16 26.4 2 6.8 9
235/60R16 27.1 24 7.5 9.5
TIRE SIZ
E
HEIGHT
WW
WID
TH
TREA
D WID
TH
SECTIO
N WID
TH
PRIC
E
Diamond Back 16” - Smaller EizesDiamond Back 16” - Smaller Sizes
Federal Brand
“H” Speed Rating - UTQG 420 AA
195/80R16Same dimensions of the 600X16
making this the perfect replacement size.
600R16 Replacement Size
• Diameter: 28”• Section Width: 7.7”
• Tread Width: 5”
22 ww”” oorr 33”” WWhhiitteewwaallllss
BBllaacckkwwaallll SSmmooootthhyy
23*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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750R16215/85R16 (700R16)
225/75R16 29.3 34 6 8.732 Wider White
215/70R16 28 2w 6 8.73 Wider White
225/70R16 28.4 2w 6.6 93 Wider White
235/65R16 28 2w 8 9.6235/75R16 29.7 3 6.9 9.3
34 Wider White
TIRE SIZ
E
HEIGHT
WW
WID
TH
TREA
D
WID
THSE
CTION
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PRIC
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16” Steel Belted Radials16” Steel Belted Radials
Tires Pictured Top of Page
Mirada - Built by Yokohama
215/75R16 28.7 2w 6.1 8.5 Hankook215/75R16 3 Wider White215/85R16 30.4 32 5.7 8.5 Falken215/85R16 3w Wider White750R16 31.9 3w 6 8.3 Cooper
Other Popular 16” Sizes
Matching 16"-17"-18" Mirada sizes see page 25
o = Replacement size for 650R16 Δ = Different Tread Style
225/75R16 (650R16)
MORE 16” SIZES
16” Diamond Back HR see page 17Speed Rated 130 mph
16” Sport Fury see page 14Diamond Back Fury see page 13
UTQG 640 A B
TIRE SIZ
E
HEIGHT
WW
WID
TH
TREA
D
WID
THSE
CTION
WID
TH
PRIC
E
Brand: Michelin Height 33.5” Tread Width 5”Blackwalls 4”Whitewall
Size Discontinued by Michelin-Call now due to limited supply!
750R17750R17Requires
Tube
Photo Courtesy of Jerry NestlehuttΔ
o
*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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Larger SizesLarger Sizes
oo = Different Tread StyleSumitomo Brand
235/60R17 28.3 24 7.4 9.3 62 - 8222 Wider Whitewall
225/65R17 28.6 22 7.1 8.9 6 - 82w Wider Whitewall
235/65R17 28.9 22 7.5 9.4 62 - 822w Wider Whitewall
245/65R17 29.4 22 8 9.8 7 - 822w Wider Whitewall
265/65R17 30.2 3 8.9 10.8 72 - 9232 Wider Whitewall
245/70R17 30.3 3 7.3 10 7 - 8232 Wider Whitewall
265/70R17 31.3 34 8.3 10.6 7 - 932 Wider Whitewall
TIRE SIZ
E
HEIGHT
WW
WID
TH
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D
WID
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SECTIO
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COMMENDED
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• Standard Profile • Wide Whitewalls
18” Sizes235/55R18 28 2 8 9.6 7 - 82
24 Wider Whitewall
235/60R18 29 24 7.7 9.3 62 - 822 Wider Whitewall
245/60R18 29.4 24 7.8 9.8 62 - 8222 Wider Whitewall
235/65R18 29.9 22 7.8 9.4 62 - 82w Wider Whitewall
265/60R18 30.3 22 9.6 10.7 72 - 92w Wider Whitewall
255/55R18 29 24 9 10 72 - 922 Wider Whitewall
285/60R18 31.5 2w 10 11.5 8 - 923 Wider Whitewall
17” Sizes
235/65R16 28 2w 8 9.6 62 - 8
225/75R16 29.3 34 6 8.7 5 - 7
32 Wider Whitewall245/75R16 30.2 32 7.6 9.8 6 - 72
3w Wider Whitewall265/75R16 31.3 32 8 10.6 62 - 8
3 w Wider Whitewall215/70R16 28 2w 6 8.7 5 - 72
3 Wider Whitewall225/70R16 28.4 2w 6.6 9 52 - 8
3 Wider Whitewall235/70R16 28.6 2w 7.2 9.5 6 - 72
3 Wider Whitewall245/70R16 29.2 3 7.4 9.7 6 - 72
34 Wider Whitewall255/70R16 29.8 34 7.6 10.2 62 - 8
32 Wider Whitewall265/70R16 30.2 34 8 10.7 7 - 8
32 Wider Whitewall275/70R16 31 32 8.2 11.1 7 - 82
3w Wider Whitewall
TIRE SIZ
E
HEIGHT
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WID
TH
TREA
D
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COMMENDED
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IDTH
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16” Sizes
oo = Different Tread Style
Diamond Back 16” - 17” - 18”Diamond Back 16” - 17” - 18”
oo
oo
oo
Manufacturer :Yokohama Brand: Mirada Made in USA UTQG 640 A B
*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
NEW
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Diamond Back 17” - Falken BrandDiamond Back 17” – Falken Brand
Recommend 50 psi
205/45R17 24.6 1 7.3 8.1 62-72215/45R17 24.8 1 7.7 8.3 7-8
225/45R17 25.2 14 8.1 8.8 7-82235/45R17 25.6 14 8.5 9.3 72-9
245/45R17 25.7 14 8.7 9.4 72-9o255/45R17 26 14 9.1 10.1 8-92205/50R17 25.1 14 7.2 8.3 52-72215/50R17 25.7 14 7.6 8.7 6-72225/50R17 26.1 14 7.9 8.9 6-8
235/50R17 26.3 12 8.3 9.4 62-82o245/50R17 26.7 1w 8.5 9.8 7-82215/55R17 26.3 12 7.5 8.9 6-72225/55R17 27 2 8 9 6-8
235/55R17 27.2 2 8.3 9.3 62-82215/60R17 27.2 2 7 8.6 7-82225/60R17 27.7 24 7.3 8.8 6-8
22 Wider White
235/60R17 28.1 24 7.6 9.4 62-8222 Wider White
255/60R17 29 22 8.3 10.1 7-92w Wider White
215/65R17 28 24 7 8.7 6-7222 Wider White
235/65R17 29.1 22 7.6 9.5 62-822w Wider White
TIRE SIZ
E
HEIGHT
WW
WID
TH
TREA
D
WID
THSE
CTION
WID
TH
RECOMMEN
DED
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IDTH
PRIC
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FFaallkkeenn 991122 ““WW”” SSppeeeedd RRaatteedd
UUTTQQGG 336600 AAAA AA
4455SSeerriieess
o = Falken 722 - Similar Tread Style
15” Sizes Below 18” Sizes Page 29
Many Big-Little Combinations
5500SSeerriieess
5555SSeerriieess
6600SSeerriieess
6655SSeerriieess
175/65R15 24.2 2 5.7 6.8 5 - 6
185/65R15 24.5 2 6.1 7.3 5 - 62195/65R15 25 24 6.4 8 5 - 7
205/65R15 25.4 24 6.7 8.3 52 - 72185/60R15 23.9 2 6.1 7.2 5 - 62195/60R15 24.3 2 6.4 7.9 52 - 7
205/60R15 24.7 2 6.7 8.1 52 - 72215/60R15 25.2 24 7 8.7 6 - 72
TIRE SIZ
E
HEIGHT
WW
WID
TH
TREA
D
WID
THSE
CTION
WID
TH
RECOMMEN
DED
RIMW
IDTH
PRIC
EFalken 15" SmallPerformance Radials
UTQG 480 AA
Front sizes for cars using 17" and 18" larger diameter rims
H speed rated 130 mph
NEW
*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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Unusual 17”SizesUnusual 17”Sizes
oo = Available in a 2”Wide White
“W” Speed Rated UTQG 300 A A
Diamond Back 17” Muscle Car SizesDiamond Back 17” Muscle Car Sizes
“V” Speed Rated UTQG 300 A A
225/50R17 26 14 8 9 6 - 8255/50R17 27.1 2 9 10.2 7 - 9275/50R17 27.9 24 10 11.1 72 - 92
TIRE SIZ
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HEIGHT
TREA
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WID
THSE
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WID
TH
RECOMMEN
DED
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235/45R17 25.3 8.5 9.3 72 - 9245/45R17 25.7 8.7 9.6 72 - 9255/45R17 26 9 10.1 8 - 92255/50R17 27.1 9.5 10.4 7 - 9275/40R17 25.6 10 11.2 9 - 11285/40R17 26 10.2 11.4 9 - 11315/35R17 25.6 11.3 12.5 102-122
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Nitto 450Nitto 450
Nitto 555Nitto 555
Exceptional Wet PerformanceThe double-V tread design utilizes slanted grooves and lateralslits to optimize water drainage in wet weather so you main-tain contact with the road.This provides superior wet traction.
Enhanced Tread LifeThe tread compound was engineered to reduce wear.This increases the longevity and durability of the tire.
Excellent StabilityThe double center rib pattern is made from solid circum-ferential tread block elements which help maintain stabilityin straight-line driving.
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Great muscle car sizes!
1” or 144” Whitewall Available
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Extreme PerformanceExtreme PerformanceDiamond Back 18” - Nitto BrandDiamond Back 18” - Nitto Brand
225/45R18 25.9 1 8 8.8 7 - 8
235/40R18 25.5 1 8.7 9.5 8 - 92
245/40R18 25.7 1 8.5 9.7 8 - 92245/45R18 26.6 14 8.6 9.7 72 - 9
255/45R18 27 12 8.8 10.2 8 - 92
235/50R18 27.2 12 8.3 9.45 62 - 82
275/40R18 26.6 14 9.8 10.9 9 - 11
285/40R18 27 12 10.3 11.4 92 - 11
295/45R18 28.3 1w 10.3 11.5 92 - 11
265/50R18 28.4 1w 9.8 10.6 72 - 92
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NT555 “W” Speed Rated
The NT555 is a summer-oriented ultra-high performancestreet tire designed with the performance driver in mind. Withone of the largest contact patches available, the NT555 pro-vides 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 pro-vide stability while prolonging the life of the tire. The NT555will get you off the line quicker, provide stability in thestraights and confidence in the corners.
EXPANDED - NEW SIZES!
Also AvailableIn Small White
Matching 17”NT555
See page 27
1968 Camaro "Reloaded" Built On www.V8TVshow.com
28*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
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Diamond Back 18” - Falken BrandDiamond Back 18” – Falken Brand
Recommend 50 psi
265/35R18 25.3 1 9.5 10.5 9-102235/40R18 25.5 14 8.5 9.5 8-92245/40R18 25.9 14 8.7 9.6 8-92215/45R18 25.7 14 7.7 8.3 7-8
225/45R18 26.3 12 8.1 8.7 7-82235/45R18 26.6 12 8.5 9.2 72-9
245/45R18 26.8 12 8.7 9.5 72-9
225/50R18 27.1 1w 7.9 9 6-8
235/50R18 27.4 1w 8.3 9.5 62-82215/55R18 27.5 1w 7.6 8.7 6-72225/55R18 27.9 1w 7.9 9 6-8
235/55R18 28.2 2 8.3 9.6 62-8224 Wider White
255/55R18 29 24 8.7 10.4 7-922 Wider White
225/60R18 28.2 1w 7.3 8.8 6-82 Wider White
235/60R18 29.1 24 7.6 9.4 62-8222 Wider White
245/60R18 29.6 24 7.9 9.6 7-8222 Wider White
255/60R18 30 24 8.3 10.2 7-922 Wider White
265/60R18 30.5 22 8.6 10.7 72-922w Wider White
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Matching 15” and 17” sizes page 26
Many Big-Little Combinations
Total Size Range22 Sizes Available
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Diamond Back 20” RadialsDiamond Back 20” Radials
Recommend 50 psi
• Larger 20” Sizes Available• Call With Request• Minimum Diameter - 26.7”
Red Line, Gold Line, Blue Line or Small Whitewall
Nitto 555 pictured above
Photo Courtesy of Patrick Daly and Mobsteel www.mobsteel.com
245/35R20 26.7 2 9.6 8 - 92255/35R20 27 2 10.2 82 - 10
265/35R20 27.3 w 10.7 9 - 102275/35R20 27.6 w 10.9 9 - 11
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NN == Nitto 555 TTEE == Toyo Extenza TTVV == Toyo Versado
TTPP == Toyo Proxes STII GG == Goodyear RSA-2
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245/40R20 27.7 w 9.8 8 - 92255/40R20 28 1 10 82 - 10
275/40R20 28.7 1 10.7 9 - 11
295/40R20 29.3 1 11.7 10 - 11.5
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245/45R20 28.7 w 9.6 72 - 9
255/45R20 29 1 9.9 8 - 92275/45R20 29.7 1 10.6 82 - 102295/45R20 30.4 1 11.6 9.5 - 11
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245/50R20 29.7 w 9.8 7 - 82255/50R20 30 1 10.2 7 - 9
265/50R20 30.5 1 10.8 72 - 92285/50R20 31.2 1 11.4 8 - 10
305/50R20 32 1 12.1 82 - 11
TTVV
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*Intended for pre 1976 vehicles only. See page 3 for more information.
TTPP
For Resto-Mods, Street Rods or other vehicles built prior to 1976
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Never run tubes. That’s like stepping back 40 years in technolo-gy. If you still insist on bias ply tires, just make sure they’re tube-less. The chance of a tube failing is much greater than a tubelesstire failure. Why? Tubes create heat and friction, and don’t dis-sipate heat well...and a tire’s worst enemy is heat. Also, over
time, tubes “grow” and become too large, and they actuallydevelop creases — and then they split. If a tube is puncturedor fails, air loss is immediate, giving you little or no time at all toreact. Often, a tubeless tire can be driven for a while with apuncture.
My first question is, “Why would you want to?” But yes, you candrive the car down the road but remember in the event that youmust execute a serious emergency maneuver, you can easily losecontrol of the car and the results could be disastrous. The two
different tires have vastly different handling characteristics, and aloss of adhesion in either the front or rear could mean lossof control. The difference in the performance characteristics ofthe two types of tires is enormous. So this is an unsafe practice.
The Use Of TubesThe Use Of Tubes
What About Mixing Bias Ply Tires With Radials?What About Mixing Bias Ply Tires With Radials?
CAUTION: If you must use tubes carefully examine the inside liner of the tire and remove any man-ufacturers labels. If not removed, these labels could cause a tube failure resulting in rapid loss of air.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONIMPORTANT INFORMATIONCClleeaanniinngg TTiippss (NO bleach)
One of the first things you will notice is that Diamond Back Classics are extremely easy to clean. Most whitewalls turn dingy oryellow 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 - Simple Green, available from leading hardware outlets. 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.Thiscould cause slight discoloration.Whitewall surfaces tend to “dry” with time, heat, ozone, etc. A vigorous cleaning periodically willget rid of the dry surface and help maintain the tire’s beauty. Don’t be afraid to scrub. For a little more cleaning power tryAjax or Jiffy Cream Cleanser on a nail brush and wash off with a hose. Do not use any gasolene, paint reducer thinners, turpsetc. Use of these products and others may cause permanent discolouring of your whitewalls. No warranty claims accepted forusing the wrong recomended cleaning methods.
AAiirr PPrreessssuurreeModern p-metric radials are designed for higher air pressure.This reduces rolling resistance, reduces heat build-up, and improves your car’ssteering 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 pressurechecks are recommended, especially when beginning a long trip. Remember most heavy classics fitted with modern radial tires, will generatehigher highway temperatures and will require higher tire pressures than older bias type tires.
For the street-rodders who frequently use smaller front tires and for the resto-rodders who select smaller tires to achieve that “certain look,” werecommend higher air pressures. Diamond Back offers a large variety of smaller radials designed for higher air pressures – i.e. “H” or “T” speedrated. Remember, your front tires do most of the work.Tires designed for higher pressure (40-44psi) should be considered.
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A Tire Size Cross Reference Chart You’ll Find HandyA Tire Size Cross Reference Chart You’ll Find Handy
Did you ever buy tires for your clas-sic car from a specialty tire compa-ny, with a "Big Brand Name" on thesidewall? I'm sure you felt goodabout that. After all, you thoughtyou bought the best. Or wait aminute...did you? Like most folks,you assumed you bought a tiremade by the tire company whosename is on the sidewall. Well, if itwas a whitewall, redline, or similarspecialty sidewall tire with a bigmanufacturer's name on it, it’sunlikely that they made it! Here'swhat I’m talking about:
The big-name U.S. tire manufactur-ers are always taking old molds outof service for various reasons.When they are no longer useful tothose big-name companies, they areoften sold. These molds are thenreplaced with new ones that oper-ate better and make a better tire.So who buys those old molds?Classic tire companies, amongothers. The molds are then placedin small factories, many of which are
in foreign countries. Now they’remade privately, but with that bigbrand name still on the side. It’s alllegal. But the tires are not made bywho you think.
I’ll just say this: Radial tires have tobe precisely built, and the moldsmust operate perfectly, so I don'tthink it's a good idea to re-usemolds that are outdated. The truthis, the major manufacturers won'tuse outdated equipment.
So the original radial tire molds aretaken out of production, and theyare sold. They are then used by asmall manufacturer to make tireswith the big company's name stillon them, which they do underlicense. So just don't assume thename on the sidewall tells you whomade the tire. It doesn’t. Alwaysask if the brands they sell are madeby the trade mark tire brandedmanufacturer showing on theSidewalls or just a reproductioncopy.
The Name Game: Things Are Not Always As They AppearThe Name Game: Things Are Not Always As They Appear
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”
Diamond Back Classics Tire Size Conversion Table
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If you have an older classic car, you probably know the car’soriginal tire size, but not how to cross reference it to a mod-ern tire size. Or, maybe you know the diameter of the tire youwant. I’ve prepared a table here for you to use as a quick ref-erence. Notice that as you read across, each line represents the
same basic tire size, all the way from left to right. You mightwant to make a copy of this chart and tape it to your toolbox or inside a cabinet door, where it will be easy to getyour hands on whenever you need it.
1950’s 1960’s AverageHeight 1970’s Average
HeightModernRadial
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Always mount from the side withthe shortest distance to the dropcenter.
DropCenter
ShortSide
PPaayymmeenntt - for tyres we accept: Master Card,Visa, money orders, electronic funds transfers (EFT) or directbank deposits. Personal and business cheques will be held for seven days for bank clearance before we dispatch your order.
FREIGHT COSTS...We have great door to door Australia wide discount prices. Freight must be pre-paid when placing orders.
Tyres can not be sent C.O.D.The cost of freight will be confirmed when you wish to place orders or on request. Phone for aquote.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT!IMPORTANT! Proper Balancing
Some companies still use balancing equipment which uses the rim’s center hole and a cone for centering. This is notaccurate. If the rims center hole is out of tolerance, and many of them are, the tire/rim assembly will have a lateral (sideto 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.
REFUNDS - PAYMENTNO REFUNDS AFTER 30 DAYS
NO REFUNDS OR REPLACEMENTS IF TIRES HAVE BEEN USED OR FITTED
REFUNDS - PAYMENT
WARNING!Avoid Rim Damage During Mounting
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- No Returns On 17” – 18” – 20” Sizes – Please Measure Carefully
- No Returns Or Exchanges On Special Widths Or Non-Catalog Items
RETURN INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DDoo NNoott LLeeaann oorr SSttaacckk WWhhiitteewwaallllssWhitewalls 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 moldrelease used by the manufacturer. These chemicals will permanently stain your whitewall. Once it isstained, it will remain yellow and cannot be cleaned. Whitewalls require extra caution when handlingor storing. Handle with care!
MMeeaassuurriinnggTo measure whitewall width, the tire must be inflated. Due to a number of factors, widewall widthsmay vary up to 1/16 of an inch. Whitewall width may vary slightly due to rim flange coverage. Notall wheel flanges are the same.
RReemmoovviinngg tthhee BBlluuee TTiirree PPrrootteeccttaannttThe blue protectant used on our tires is water soluble. When ready to remove it, simply soak thetires with water and the water will do all of the work.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
RETURN INFORMATION
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Time Replacement Cost Time Replacement Cost
1 year no charge 3 years 50%2 years 25% 4 years 70%
Reminder - Order Early for any Special Tyre Requests ex USA
All Diamond Backs are made to order.The factory stocks no inventory. However, good stocks of all popular tyre sizes arestocked by John, in Australia. Diamond Back radial whitewalls are brilliant white and stay that way. Please order early if you wishto order any custom built whitewall or redlines. Average time to fill a request is 2-3 weeks in the USA, then it can take seven daysfor our orders to arrive in California for shipment to Australia. Allow up to 8-10 weeks for your special tyre requests to arriveDownunder in Australia. A deposit is required to place special orders. Diamond Backs are worth the wait! Just ask anyone whohas fitted our tyres, or log onto the many chat rooms on the Internet, check out what other people say about Classic Radial Tyres.
Reminder - Order Early for any Special Tyre Requests ex USA
Terms of limited 4-year warranty - Pro-rata cost replacement:
Our Hassle Proof WarrantyOur Hassle Proof WarrantyDiamond Back has become the choice of informed buyers. Our quality control is so strict that warran-ty issues seldom arise. If they do, we want you to understand the exact terms of our warranty. Tirewarranties for the “life of the tread” are empty and tells you nothing. We want to be more specific.
• 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 impropermounting procedures.
• 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.
• Warranty does not include re-fitting or remounting tyre costs nor return freight costs to us.
• Always call us first if you have any problems
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There are really two ways to make a whitewall radial tire. Youcan do it while you’re actually making the tire or you can add thewhitewall to a finished tire as a final step. Remember, white rub-ber is just ornamental and has nothing to do with strength orperformance. The advantage to adding it after the tire is made
is that you can put a whitewall or color stripe on any tire youwant, including 17”, 18” and 20” tires — and with much tighterquality control. The versatility is endless and tires are all currentproduction. This is how we do it at Diamond Back. We’re sim-ply the “final step”.
We star t by mounting the new tire on a special machine that spinsit at high speed. Using our own special attachments, we rough upthe sidewall surface so it’s no longer perfectly smooth. The tirethen goes on to where a special bonding agent is applied to thesidewall area that prepares the tire for the vulcanization process.
Because of the accuracy of our preparatory machine, and becauseit turns at such a high RPM, any abnormalities of the tire can bespotted immediately. Because we use major manufacturers ourrejection rate is near zero.
The Two Whitewall Manufacturing MethodsThe Two Whitewall Manufacturing Methods
Step #1: PreparationStep #1: Preparation
Buffing the sidewall.
A whole section of our plant is devoted to the vulcanizationequipment that makes the whitewall a permanent part of thetire. Because the vulcanization process is so effective, if you triedto separate the whitewall from the tire afterward, the tire itselfwould become damaged. It's a marriage that lasts forever…avery permanent bond.
Our biggest competitors tell folks that Diamond Back's white-walls are "glued on". They’ve even told people they’re painted onand even “ground out.”They say this to make us look foolish, so
you’ll think we glue whitewalls onto tires using contact cement.It's not a true thing to tell people but at least now you know thatvulcanization isn’t “gluing on”. It’s the process every tire com-pany uses to build tires. Remember, our competitors don’t sellgenuine brand names but rather, the "licensed" tires that theyhave made with the old molds.
So if you forget everything else, just remember that once thewhitewall is vulcanized to the tire, it's on there forever (just trypulling one off the tire sometime).
After vulcanization, the material has to be trimmed to the exactdesired width, depending on what you order. Whether it's a 22"whitewall for a '57 T-Bird or a 32" whitewall for that big 40'sclassic, it makes no difference. The fronts and rears can bematched in whitewall width even if your tires are different sizes(as with hot rod big & little combinations). That's the nice partabout trimming each whitewall or redline to order.
All of our finishers are equipped with laser guides so that all
widths are held to close tolerances. Once the trimming is com-plete, a series of finishing steps in the final process makes themnice and smooth.
Another advantage to high speed finishing is that it immediatelyshows us if there’s any kind of problem with the tire’s trueness(runout). The operator can spot it right away and he simplyrejects the tire. It seldom happens.
Trimming The WhitewallTrimming The Whitewall
VulcanizationVulcanization
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No one has ever identified or explained how a radial tire can actu-ally cause additional stress on a rim. I’ve read and listened to opin-ions and that’s all they are is opinions unsupported by scientific test-ing data. I believe this myth is backwards. I believe radials cause lessstress on rims than the old rigid bias ply tires.
The Department of Transportation has created the new FMVSS139 (Tread Act)* for the purpose of “establishing new and morestringent tire performance requirements that apply to all new tiresfor use on light vehicles.” Here is the DOT’s assessment of the dif-ferences in performance characteristics between bias and radialtires.“A bias passenger car tire carcass is typically made up of two orfour plies of cord material that run from bead to bead at an angleof approximately 35 degrees to the centerline of the tire.This typeof construction provides a very strong, durable carcass for the tire.Because the ply cords criss-cross and all the cords are anchored tothe beads, the carcass is stiff and relatively inflexible. This type ofconstruction prevents the different parts of the tire from actingindependently of another when forces are applied to the tire. Asa result, a bias construction is susceptible to impactbreaks because it does not easily absorb road irregular-ities.” This causes more rim stress.
“By comparison, a radial passenger tire carcass is typically made upof one of more plies of cord material that run from bead at an angleof approximately 90 degrees to centerline of the tire. Because thecords do not criss-cross and because the opposite ends of eachcord are anchored to the beads at points that are directly oppositeeach other, the radial tire carcass is flexible. The radial tire is rein-forced and stabilized by a belt that runs circumferentially around thetire under the tread. This construction allows the sidewalls to actindependently of the belt and the tread area when forces areapplied to the tire. The “independent” action is what allows thesidewalls to readily absorb road irregularities without overstressingthe cords. This ‘independent’ action allows two important things tohappen (1) the tread of a radial tire remains fully in contact with theroad over the entire tread width, and (2) the ply cords andsidewall are able to absorb forces without exerting thetwisting force on the beads that are exerted by bias con-struction.”
Because a radial tire is so flexible, it must have some type of lowersidewall support. Remember the upper third of a radial’s sidewall
does all the work. The lower two thirds of the sidewall is support-ed by the portion of the tire called the Apex.The Apex consists oftwo stiff, triangular shaped pieces of rubber that extend upwardfrom the bead where the tire sits on the rim.The apex is thickest atthe bottom and tapers upwards to a small point. The sole purposeat the apex is stability and support.The apex is a very strong, rigidpiece of rubber – so rigid that it becomes the principal componentof the run flat tire. How does the apex relate to rim stress? Simple- it transfers road force up to the flex area so that the flexible uppersidewall can do its job of absorbing road forces without “exertingthe twisting force on the beads that are exerted by bias construc-tions.”
Don’t forget about inflation. Radials typically run about 10 psi morethan the old bias tires. A poorly inflated radial causes more drag andwill create more rim stress. A properly inflated radial with morerigid sidewalls will have less rolling resistance and less stress on therim.
The following paragraph is from Old Cars Weekly – 12-6-07 issue.Here’s a condensed version of what someone has written:
“Rims for bias-ply tires and radial tires are made out of differentalloys. Rims for bias-ply tires cannot be used on radials. The forcesexerted by bias-ply versus radial-ply are different and needs rimsmade specific for each application. Otherwise there is over flexingleading 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 withthis letter. The letter also says,“ Rims for bias-ply and radial tires aremade of different alloys.” Again, I disagree. There were no indus-try standard markings to identify rims for radial use orrims 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)point can change its location on the rim (bead seat) depending onmany factors – tire size, tire width, inflation, vehicle weight, bias orradial tires. If you have a 50’s or 60’s car, you would be safer withnew rims simply because you don’t know the history of the olderrims. In the last sentence of the letter someone wrote to Old CarsWeekly he states, “If you cannot find the correct rims you shouldcontinue to use bias-ply tires.” This is at best very bad advice, sim-ply because of the safety advantage of radials versus the poor han-dling characteristics of bias tires. If you are using old rims, you couldhave a rim failure. The chances are extremely remote, and in myopinion, the cause won’t be whether you’re using radial or bias tires-it’s just an old rim.
Bill ChapmanDiamond Back Classic Tires
*CFR Part 571Docket #NHTS-030-15400RIN 2127-A154www.nhtsa.com
Stress On Rims: Radials vs. Bias Ply TiresStress On Rims: Radials vs. Bias Ply Tires
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Load Index and Size LocatorLoad Index and Size LocatorTire Size Load Index PageTire Size Load Index Page
13” S izes 19
185/75R14 1279 7,13 ,14195/75R14 1389 7,13 ,14205/75R14 1532 5,7 ,13 ,14215/75R14 1653 5,7 ,13 ,14
175/70R14 1102 7,14185/70R14 1201 7,14195/70R14 1356 5,7205/70R14 1433 5,6 ,7 ,10215/70R14 1554 5,6 ,7 ,10 ,18225/70R14 1675 10,18
225/60R14 1455 10235/60R14 1565 10245/60R14 1675 10
135R15 805 16145R15 937 16165/80R15 1201 16
205/75R15 1598 5,6,7,8,9,14,15215/75R15 1742 5,6 ,7 ,8 ,15225/75R15 1874 5,6 ,7 ,8 ,14 ,15235/75R15 2028 5,6 ,7 ,8 ,140235/75R15 22710 Extr a Load 7 ,8700R15 2040 21265/75R15 2469 13205/70R15 1497 5,6,7,8,9,13,14,17215/70R15 1626 5,6,7,8,9,13,14225/70R15 1753 5,6,7,8,10,14,17,18235/70R15 1896 7,8,10,13,17,18255/70R15 2183 10,13 ,17 ,18265/70R15 2469 13,17
185/65R15 1168 5,16 ,26195/65R15 1279 5,6 ,7 ,13 ,16205/65R15 1400 5,6 ,7 ,8 ,13 ,16 ,26215/65R15 1510 5,6 ,7 ,8 ,18175/65R17 26
185/60R15 1102 5,16 ,26195/60R15 1190 5,7 ,26205/60R15 1301 5,7 ,10 ,26215/60R15 1411 5,7 ,10 ,26225/60R15 1521 5,10235/60R15 1642 10,17 ,18245/60R15 1764 10,17 ,18255/60R15 1885 10,17 ,18275/60R15 2150 10,13
295/50R15 2061 10,17 ,18
225/75R16 1984 24235/75R16 2094 24245/75R16 2271 14,25265/75R16 2469 14,25215/85R16 2337 24750R16 2440 24
205/60R16 1389 23215/60R16 1477 14,23225/60R16 1609 23235/60R16 1764 23215/65R16 1653 23235/65R16 1924 24215/70R16 1709 24,25
225/70R16 1820 24,25235/70R16 1984 14,25245/70R16 2094 14,25255/70R16 2271 14,25265/70R16 2403 14,25275/70R16 2601 25
205/55R16 1279 23215/55R16 1609 23
315/35R17 1650 27
275/40R17 1653 27285/45R17 27
205/45R17 1102 26215/45R17 1356 264225/45R17 1477 26235/45R17 1477 26,27245/45R17 1521 26,27255/45R17 1279 26,27
205/50R17 1433 26215/50R17 1356 26225/50R17 1477 26,27235/50R17 1565 26255/50R17 1819 27275/50R17 2337 27
215/55R17 1477 26225/55R17 1819 26235/55R17 1709 26
215/60R17 1521 26225/60R17 1819 26235/60R17 1874 25,26255/60R17 1885 17,26275/60R17 2337 17285/60R17 2601 17
215/65R17 1653 26225/65R17 1819 25235/65R17 1984 25,26245/65R17 2039 25
245/70R17 2205 14265/70R17 2535 17750R17 N/A 24
265/35R18 1609 27
235/40R18 1521 28,29245/40R18 1609 28,29275/40R18 1929 28285/40R18 1819 286215/45R18 1433 29225/45R18 1356 28,29245/45R18 1565 28255/45R18 1709 28295/45R18 2469 28225/50R18 1521 29235/50R18 1819 28,29265/50R18 2210 28
215/55R18 1521 29225/55R18 1653 29235/55R18 1764 29245/55R18 1825 10,26255/55R18 2039 27225/60R18 1709 29235/60R18 2419 25,29245/60R18 2039 25,29255/60R18 2024 29265/60R18 2337 25,29285/60R18 2756 25235/65R18 1984 25
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Wide Whites Redlines Goldlines Bluelines and Many More
All tire sizes in this catalog are available, although some sizes may not be in stock in Australia or New Zealand. Feel free to give me a quick call today to check availability.
Remember, Diamond Back can supply many combinations that our competitors can only dream about!
Any Questions? For inquiries or just some old fashion free advice, give John a call today.
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