Gee I have never heard that you couldn't bring tires or wheels I think people do it every day on e-bay..I bought some from Diamondback tires in South Carolina and never had to pay any tax or charges at the border..We were over for two weeks in Myrtle Beach and they are in Conway just out of Myrtle Beach They make the wide white walls..All I can say is that's my experience. Might be a good idea to call customs and ask them ..Should be easy to google a phone number Canada customs..and importing goods.

Tires and wheels are no different than anything else. If you've been there long enough, it's no problem.

Thanks Beans, are they BF Goodrich? I was looking for some big rear tires at Coker but cant get matching fronts, and large $$$

 

Please pass on the info

Here's the local Diamond Back dealer. http://www.rockyislandtire.com/mobile.aspx

If you go see them maybe ask about a group buy? I have a friend looking for a set right now and just called them for a price. Prob save a few bucks if you guys all order same time, I woulda imagine that helps with their shipping.

Coker Tires are crap.. & they won't stand behind them they just keep jerking you around till you give up.. I have a pair of coker wide whites with about 12,00 miles on them and they have belts gone in them.. You will not find better people to deal with than Diamondback..here is a link to their website. https://www.dbtires.com/  they have a I-800 number on their web page you can call and talk to them direct.. at least to get all your information direct and then order from the Bracebridge dealer.. If you call ask for Cooper chapman-ball She is great to ask all your questions and just a really good person Her family owns the business.. The sure looked after me when I had a little tiny problem.. They shipped a new tire, paid all the shipping and told me to keep the tire for a spare..I had a little tiny bubble in a white wall.. That was three years ago and I still have not installed that tire because the bubble has never changed ..I highly recommend Diamondbacks and they will make white walls for any tire brand you want...

Just for a little info on a possible alternative : Last year , I wanted whitewalls , on short notice -- Shopped around , exchange rate was a killer . Found old fashioned " PORT-A-WALLS " on E Bay . Believe it or not , they came from Turkey -- Slapped them on a set of new radials and off I went -- They are not perfect , but for a hundred dollars , I'm pleased and no body has ever noticed that they aren't " Real " whitewalls . They are on the car in my avatar -- Hope this helps -- LATER -- DON / FLEET 51

I would take two if we can get a deal..I need two front ones for my coupe..let us know if we get a bargoon..

ok if he gives me a break # I will post and we may be able to get some kind of discount

Angelo

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Coker tires are manufactured in China, Coker bought the old north American molds and sent them to China for manufacturing, problem is no quality control on the old molds and producing crap tires. I have been bitten twice by Coker never again. I have been rolling with Diamond Back now for over 10 years and I have never had a problem   

The last ones I bought are actually Michelin and were purchased through Rocky Island great guys to deal with and fair pricing. Most tire shops buy from them too and charge there large mark up.

 

Thanks for the input Andy, I have been in touch with Rocky Mountain your right so far great response, I will also add that I called Diamond Back this morning and for what I'm looking for they straight up told me to deal locally and get some BFG Radial TA's so waiting for a return from RM

 

Wow honest people do still exist!

 

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Hey Angelo good to see you here. Are you still building custom bikes? I loved your style in your builds. So Is that your new ride in the Avatar? If it is I can just imagine the how it is going turn out. look forward to seeing it in Barrie

 

Andy

 

Hi Andy, no more bikes, I have given my try to the pick up in the avatar, I have been at it 3-1/2 years now, still have one of my customs which is the reason I wanted to build a hot rod of any type.

Thanks for the kind words, it should be on the road next spring in hopes to be ready for my daughters wedding photos in June 2017.

 

I will come see you at one of the cruise nights locally and of course if you like come by the house this summer.

 

Angelo

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If you go see them maybe ask about a group buy? I have a friend looking for a set right now and just called them for a price. Prob save a few bucks if you guys all order same time, I woulda imagine that helps with their shipping.

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 Well I managed to get 4 BFG's from a friend of mine, he has a small Auto shop, this was the suggestion I received from Diamond Back, I actually sent 2 separate e-mails to Rocky Mountain Tire but received no return, I think they must have been real busy, in the end my friends shop is on the way to work in the city so due to my incredibly heavy work load its best I deal there.

 

Thanks for all the input guys, I will get pictures up once I have the wheels and get them painted.

 

Angelo

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Beauty rings and caps, red steel rims like this one.

I was going with the Restomod look but I need this thing finished and am plum out of money!

this mal allow me into the Jalopy Jam Up next year (more traditional)

I really like that look , It's suttle but solid ..Your truck will look great with that combo.. 

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I want steel wheels myself but I have wheels that work so it's low on my priority list. But I want steelies cause then I can change up my look from time to time. Different style caps I'd love to try out.

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 My thoughts exactly, I was going to go with 18/20" staggered modern mags but this project and my OCD are both going to make me bankrupt  I will save that look for later if at all, I also found over 3-1/2 years to get this far my tastes have changed, and I'm digging the more traditional now, I want it to have that heavy look that the 15" tire/wheel combo gives it.

 

Hope to have them all sorted out and ordered next week.

 

Thanks again for the positive input.

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