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.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

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.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

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..?



"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"

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.

Sorry, don't know why pic didn't post

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.

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.

56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.

Running Yokohama's H rated but they are 215/ 65r 16s from diamond back. They can handle 135+ mph and handle great.



-Gary Burnette-

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.