coker tires

[alehman]

Hi all,

I was wondering if any of you have had experience with coker tires. I just bought a pair of diamonds and they have DOT markings on the sidewall, but I've been reading that coker doesn't really give speed ratings for the tires and some people have experienced failures. For those of you who have used cokers, are we talking about tires that are unsafe at highway speeds or are these okay to push to 90-100 mph? Not that I really intend to go that fast, but I'd feel better if I knew they could stand that much...

[Piute]

  Coker has  SPEED Rating for all there tires,each is deferent,like all tires,I used on restored cars never on a bike,They are pretty much for looks.

[sgtslag]

Can't comment on Cokers, but the Pirelli MT66 Route tires I had on my '79, had 10,000 miles on them when I recently sold it.  The rear tire still had 1/3 of its life left in it (likely another 2,000-3,000 miles).  They were three years old, so I advised the new buyer to replace them sooner, rather than later (rubber hardens over time, which affects handling, grip, and it can lead to cracks in the sidewall, and tread).  The front tire had probably 1/2 of its tread left.  I would highly recommend the Pirelli MT66 Route tires, front and back.  They run around $100-$125 each, but they last a while.  They grip like glue in rain, they tend to ignore most grates, and cracks, as if they weren't there.  I've equipped three bikes with them, including my heavy touring bike -- I won't ride on anything else!  YMMV.  Check online, for other reviews.  Cheers!

[Piute]

  Saw no ratings on line asked a couple places though no info yet,I'd call place ordered,

[TOOLS1]

I really doubt that they would be safe, so you better send them to me, for proper disposal.
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[Piute]

  Don't throwem at him he'll sell them,
 Throw them at me and I'll give you a gear blow out and speed raiting from the burn out pit

[alehman]

hahaha sorry boys, I might hold onto them and ride em easy until I can afford nicer.  Not planning on doing anything crazy though, seeing as this is my first bike and I'm just learning to ride.

[Piute]

  YEH
 Seem looks always come 1st on a new toy ,watch your tire pressure as well ,and don't go holding 8-9k and you'll be fine,(i think)




                                                                                     

[alehman]

8-9k what?

[shinyribs]

My Grandpa on my Mom's side used to run a Sunoco station in the early 60's. He was a bootlegger and had a knack for tuning cars. People from all over would get him to tune their cars and adjust their shifters. He had a unofficial contract with the local County Sheriff's Office to maintain all of their cars( they played cards in the back of his shop-shhhhh) Bad idea for them. Never let the local bootlegger tune your Deputy's cars! You'll never catch HIM! LOL.   Anyway, he had a 62 ford truck with a 390 with a fake 'load of firewood' on the back that would run 145mph. On bias ply 60's era tires. Never had an issue. Speed ratings are good,but it's not the end of the world without them. Run 'em . Enjoy 'em. But if you are truly concerned,keep under 200 mph. Personally,I wouldn't sweat it. Coker makes a solid tire. Speed rated or not,they are not junk.

Someone will likely blast me for advising you to ignore speed ratings,or the lack there of. I'm cool with that.

[alehman]

thanks shiny. That makes me feel considerably better. They're some damn good looking tires, just want to know that I'll be safe!

[Truck]

The only time I've ever heard of cokers is in reference to racing, not sure if it's the same company though