64FI

I wanted to put those Corvette Knockoff wheels that really bolt on and have spinners and look like the original Kelsey Hayes K.O.'s that were available on the 1964.
Well, I went to Coker Tire and ordered 4 of the Americal Classic 1" wide Radials size P205/75R15 which is the recommended size. I took the tires and the above K.O. wheels to a professional installer . The Installer said that he balanced them, but they needed an excessive amount of balance weights ( 16 Ounces on some of the wheels and somewhat less , 12 Oz or so, on the others) . The installer said 2, 3, 4 Oz is normal.

So, I returned these 4 tires for another set to try them! If these are the same , then what? In defense , Coker is working with me.
I noticed that in the Coker literature , they say only bubble balance ?!

Is bubble balance alone ok?

Has anyone else had any issues like this ? I want the best tires , what should I do?

Thanks, George

NURVUS

Send the Coker Classics back for a refund (they know they have problems with balancing their radial red/gold lines for over 10 years) and contact Diamondback classics and buy tires that look great and balance perfectly! Been there done that!

woodsdesign

I had the same problem with Cokler. Plus I didn't like the mold line that are about every 8". I went with Diamond Back and love them.

MikeM

It's been a long time but when I was in the tire balance business, I think I remember that balance weights were not to exceed 5-6(?) ounces on any tire.

If it took more than that to balance the tire was to be rejected.

capevettes

I've bought 2 sets of tires, gold lines and red lines, from Diamondback. Great tires with no balance problems. Get your money back and go with DB.

Brian VH McHale

I have never liked the Cokers for the above reasons. I can't believe they still make them.

ren

I've had Diamondback relines for over a year. LOVE EM!!!

Dan Hampton

I've had trouble with Coker on a set of simple OEM rims. It took six tries to get a set of four that weren't bent or didn't take four ounces of weight. They still haven't picked up the last bad one they sent and I have yet to see a refund. Never again.

OldKarz

I do not own either one, but I have read on this forum for some time that diamondback are the only way to go. I would say stick to the majority rule here....

MikeM

I have a set of Coker Gold Lines, bias ply. Not radials.l No problem with balance and no excess weight.

avideo

I was considering buying a set of chrome rally wheels from them and maybe some redline tires too. I won't make that mistake.

piper

In 2000 i bought a set of Red Line for my 67 One tire took so much weight ,he said it was over the limit that he should do

65coupe

Same here for about eight years. I also have Diamondbacks redlines on my 66 Chevelle.

Both companies are fine by me.

Could it be the wheels themselves? Are the wheels "Made in China" KO's?

CWPASADENA

I recently bought a set of 205-75-15 BFGs from Coker and I am very pleased. They were round and did not require much weight. They are smooth running and drive great. I bought the W/Ws but turned them around because I wanted Black Walls. With K.O. Wheels and a White Car, I personally think W/Ws are a bit much. I believe they are also available in white and red strip.

Just my experience,

Chris, CWPASADENA

JohnZ

My '67 had a brand-new set of 205/75-15 "Coker Classic" redline radials on it when I bought it; they weren't round (radial runout was off the charts), and they needed WAY too much weight to balance them.

I had Diamond Back make me up a set of Firestone Supreme Si redline radials, and they balanced nicely and passed the loaded runout checks on a Hunter GSP-9700 with no problem. I left the Cokers at the tire shop where I had the new ones mounted.