Goodyear buys Cooper Tire - Page 3

**Burd** · #21 02-25-2021, 01:32 PM

Mitchell in had a few nice 15” tires, but I bet their all DISCO’d. Black wall too.
If Goodyear just gets rid of uncle cooper itll be a win.

Z282NV · #22 02-25-2021, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RPOLS3

They are probably fine tires but I (any many others evidently) don't care for how they look, especially on an otherwise stock original/restored car. I'm struggling on tire selection right now on my Chevelle as there are just not many good options for a 15" radial tire out there besides Cooper and BFG - neither of which appeal to me. Might have to call Rusty......

Pricey but this is going to be my choice next time. I am not very pleased with the BFG TA anymore.

https://www.jegs.com/i/Coker-Tire/257/62510/10002/-1

**cruiserofland** · #23 02-25-2021, 04:43 PM

I’ve heard good things about Diamond Back Tires. They customize sidewalls, and looks like they now offer their own radials, with some impressive looking tread patterns and shoulder designs: https://dbtires.com/product-category/tires/type/smooth/

**cruiserofland** · #24 02-26-2021, 07:10 PM

And I should say, to tie it back in to the original thread, I was thinking of going with the DB tires as smooth sidewalls and label them myself as Goodyears, but if Goodyear themselves can make a classic looking radial with the grip of the Coopers then that would be ideal

**chevyandpontiac** · #25 02-26-2021, 08:12 PM

I love the coopers, they are half the price of BFG radial TAs. and they look fantastic.

**Burd** · #26 02-26-2021, 08:39 PM

I never knew some hated coopers,
Except for the uncle

**RPOLS3** · #27 02-26-2021, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Z282NV

Pricey but this is going to be my choice next time. I am not very pleased with the BFG TA anymore.

https://www.jegs.com/i/Coker-Tire/257/62510/10002/-1

Thanks - was thinking similarly........but you're right they are not inexpensive.

**Burd** · #28 02-26-2021, 11:55 PM

Well....

Lee Stewart · #29 02-27-2021, 12:47 PM

Cooper Tire Recalls 430,000 Light Truck Tires

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/comp...?ocid=msedgntp

**Burd** · #30 02-27-2021, 02:52 PM

Wow, uncle coop has been slacking taking care of us.

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