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By paul2748 - 8 Years Ago
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I want to get some wide white wall tires for my 56 Thunderbird. I've pretty much decided on Diamond Backs and am looking at the Diamond Back 1 which they say is entry level tire. It is S rated (112MPH), the same as most of their other tires.
I drive this car all over, including long distance (coast to coast twice)
Does anyone have any experience with this tire?
Thanks for any info you can give me.
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By miker - 8 Years Ago
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The way I read it, the DB 1's are too small, but the 2's or II have a 205/75 15. With Diamond Back, you get what you pay for with the carcass.
I've got them on two cars, BFG T/A's on my 55 bird, and Nitto's on an OT car. Mine are blue lines and red lines, they look good and have held up well. Mounted and balanced fine.
I'd buy again in a minute.
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By Talkwrench - 8 Years Ago
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Didn't really know they had different types ? I know the ones I have are only rated for about 100mph . All good, how often do you think you'll be doing the ton..?
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By skygazer - 8 Years Ago
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I've been very pleased with the Toyo-based Diamondback II wide whites. I'm impressed with the way they handle on my '55 bird.
Had them for about 5 years, no issues.
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By Kahuna - 8 Years Ago
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Sorry, don't know why pic didn't post
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By slumlord444 - 8 Years Ago
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I have DB on my '57 Bird but haven't put many miles on them yet. They ride, handle, and corner very well so far. Also look great.
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By DryLakesRacer - 8 Years Ago
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I had Diamondbacks on my 56 for 5 years with no problems. They were on Cooper tires. 215's I had them make the whites 3/8" narrower and they looked great. Didn't make it a practice but they saw 90 mph quite a few times.
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By speedpro56 - 8 Years Ago
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Running Yokohama's H rated but they are 215/ 65r 16s from diamond back. They can handle 135+ mph and handle great.
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By ledjon - 8 Years Ago
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I'm running Toyo-based Diamondback also. These toyo tires in this configuration ride nicely and quiet. I'm very pleased with their handling also.
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