Sep 1, 2020 · I will also say that I used to be a young service manager in a Goodyear tire store (decades ago), and replaced many, many tires under warranty. But the "banding" you referred to is really fairly common on radial tires. I wouldn't let that worry me. But I'll bet a dollar to a doughnut that Coker won't hesitate in replacing the tire with a bubble.

Aug 7, 2003 · At Coker Tire Company, the customer has always been the top priority and will continue to be. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and look forward to the next opportunity to earn your business. If you have an issue please feel free to contact me directly. Sincerely, Jess Hoodenpyle. Customer Service Manager . Coker Tire . 1-800-251-6336

Sep 25, 2001 · let me tell you a little someting about coker tire, <P>the true story begins<P>the legend had been attending hershey since its begining, was the founding pres of a club that stareted way back when and coker tire wanted the spots that he had had for years (YEARS) at hershey, they complained they yelled, they were pains in the butt! they finally got there way. …

Oct 26, 2013 · Alignment was always kept up, as was tire inflation pressure -- 30frt/28rr, which is NOT factory spec, but what I found to work best on a 55/45 f/r weight-distribution vehicle. Back when all we had was bias ply tires, it was not uncommon to see worn "car tires" on some farm implements, such as "grain drills".

Jul 27, 2019 · They made new heavier rims and spokes for the car. The owner is a very respected engineer in the automotive world, and he seemed to like them. He did complain about tube failure from the tube rubbing inside the tire. Seems they solved it using metric radial tire tubes from overseas. Tires were Excelsior brand.

Apr 4, 2025 · Hello, I need advice in how to remove tires from rims and install 5 new tires, flaps and tubes on my 1927 Jordan J sedan. Is there a company who can do these? I have done many bicycle tires and a few motorcycle tires in my youth. But tackling five removals and five installs seems pretty daunting.

Nov 17, 2018 · Coker owns Universal and Lucas, and sell to everyone else. Even if your vintage bias-ply tires say Firestone or Goodyear or BFGoodrich or any other manufacturer on the side, they're probably still made by Coker. If you need an old car bias-ply tire, it is more than 90% likely that it was made by Coker.

Nov 19, 2024 · Next time, if there is a next time, I will do what The 55er said and put the tires out in the sun with blocks inside to expand them before taking them in. They put all the weights on the inside of the rims. One tire had one weight, the second tire had three weights, the third tire had four weights, and the fourth tire had five.

Oct 19, 2020 · Wade Kawasaki is president & CEO of Coker Tires. According to Wikipedia: "Corky [Coker] retired in 2014, and he appointed Wade Kawasaki as President to oversee the operations of six companies and numerous brands under the Coker Group. In November 2018, Corky sold Coker Tire and its parent company, Coker Group, to Irving Place Capital.

Sep 25, 2015 · of tire is the culprit.This compound continually leeches to the surface of the tire for the life of the tire. There is no amount of cleaning that will halt or eliminate the process. In the tire industry this process is known as "Blooming". The only tire I have found that maintains a perfect whitewall is manufactured by the Diamond Back Co.