Coker tire has Schwinn tires on sale free shipping ending midnight tonight!

[DrRumack80]

Panracer tires are top-notch. I've had good luck with Kendas. The Kwest semi-slicks on my '84 Sierra lasted for 4,000 miles before the sidewall on the rear began separating. The front tire is still going strong, though.

 

[Freqman1]

Panracer tires are top-notch. I've had good luck with Kendas. The Kwest semi-slicks on my '84 Sierra lasted for 4,000 miles before the sidewall on the rear began separating. The front tire is still going strong, though.

For us balloon tire guys the options are fairly limited; cheap tires, John’s Chain Treads, or old rubber.

 

[DrRumack80]

For us balloon tire guys the options are fairly limited; cheap tires, John’s Chain Treads, or old rubber.

No doubt. Old rubber doesn't cut it and modern 26" tires don't look right on the vintage bikes. I rode my '52 Panther a couple of times this year on 65 year-old WW Typhoons. Nothing happened, but tires that old are too fragile (and valuable) for regular riding. Duros look like the only option for a brick tread tire that remotely resembles the old Typhoons. I never should have sold the last set of Boulder Schwinn Typhoons I had.

 

[WillWork4Parts]

I don't see the SS Schwinns much anymore, but that's usually where I like to find reproduced Typhoons. Buy a bike for $50-60, snatch the tires and throw whatever cheap takeoffs I have on or even buy new duro tires, and resell the SS for the same price. I believe in some circles, that's called horse trading.

 

[Skunkrivercycles]

As far as their car tires go, I have about a 9 year old set of some repro Wide Ovals on my '68 Chevy Van with no issues or signs of dry rot. Drive fine as well. Never had issues.

 

[razinhellcustomz]

Maybe because they dry rot so quickly? At least mine did on my 1995 Anniversary bike. I've never seen any brand of bicycle tire rot so badly.

John

I bought several sets of these tires and had 2 that split on the tread surface and 2 more that blew out at the bead. These repop tires are some of the worst I've ever seen. Good luck. Mark.

 

[razinhellcustomz]

I’m sure they’re fine. They wouldn’t sell them if they can’t hold air. If they hold air, they’re good to ride! Definitely worth the $13.00. Worst case scenario, no great loss!

Just don't over inflate as they split out if you run more than 30-35 psi.in them.

 

[razinhellcustomz]

Just log onto the HAMB and ask some Hot Rodder's about Coker tire quality in general.

John

Yeah, I almost bought a used set of reclines from a guy that said Cokers all flat spot if left in storage for a long time ,so I passed on them.as well. Waste of money.

 

[razinhellcustomz]

No doubt. Old rubber doesn't cut it and modern 26" tires don't look right on the vintage bikes. I rode my '52 Panther a couple of times this year on 65 year-old WW Typhoons. Nothing happened, but tires that old are too fragile (and valuable) for regular riding. Duros look like the only option for a brick tread tire that remotely resembles the old Typhoons. I never should have sold the last set of Boulder Schwinn Typhoons I had.

Check out @elginbluebird on flee bay. Micheal has the Columbia Superb wide white brick treads for $65.00 a pair with tubes and rim strips included plus free shipping. Best deal I've found for Ballooner tires.

 

[1817cent]

I ordered 2 sets of these tires on Jan 1st. Last night i recieved a fedex email that the shipping label had been created but the package wasnt in Fedex's possession yet. After reading this thread, i am wondering if i even want the tires. Anyway, i will be curious to find out if i actually get anything and if i do, are they even rideable..