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Tire Rack tire ratings

Posted: 4/27/06 6:44amMessage 1 of 8
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Clifton, NJ - USA
Joined: 10/3/2003
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Vette(s): 1972 Coupe Ontario Orange Black leather interior LS-5; Turbo 400
Anyone have any thoughts as to the overall validity of the ratings on Tire Racks web site?

When I look at tires for the 72 BB, the Firestone Indy 500 are top rated, over the Goodrich T/A & Yokahomas.
Not exactly what I expected.

BB NJ Ken

1972 T Top 454; "Boomer" Latest "upgrades": 1 1/8" front Stabilizer bar. Rebuilt SS calipers with O-ring pistons. Under car Chambered exhaust. Fiberglass rear spring (360lbs/in). Bilstein Rear Shocks. 3/4" Rear Stabilizer Bar. Tow hitch. Performer manifold with 600 cfm Holley. Comp Cam 262 .499 lift. L-88 Hood in process

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Tire Rack tire ratings

Posted: 4/27/06 8:02amMessage 2 of 8
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Maldegem, Belgium
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Vette(s): 350/350 T-top 1970 Cortez silver -blue interior

That's why i bought there the Indy's. But after installing them my engine is  , so i can't comment on these.... O no, i didn't thought that far, perhaps those are bad for your ignition.....

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Posted: 4/27/06 11:48amMessage 3 of 8
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!

The ratings seem to be accurate.  There is testing done, and there is the ratings of the owners.  The two seem to match fairly well.  When Compared to other sites and ratings, they also seem to fair well.

I have the Indy 500s on my car, and like them very well.

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Posted: 4/27/06 12:27pmMessage 4 of 8
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Virginia City, NV - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Coupe, white in color

I also have the Indy 500's on mine, and they seem a little better than the T/s's that they replaced.

Dave

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Posted: 4/27/06 1:23pmMessage 5 of 8
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Easton, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 Coupe 350 Auto.T-Tops L48,65450 miles.

 I just bought 4 P255/60R15 BFG'S TA'S from Discount Tire.Com. They have a deal with NO shipping or handling charges! The 4 tires cost me $80 each. Check them out.

  Dave

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Posted: 4/27/06 5:00pmMessage 6 of 8
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Lakewood, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 69 T-top blue w/bright blue interior-427/390 hp,4 spd,power steering, power brakes, power windows and air conditioning
I went with the ratings from tire rack and bought the Indy 500's. Much better traction and ride compared to the the Dunlaps I had on before. My local Firestone store came within dollars of the online pricing so I bought from them.
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Posted: 4/27/06 5:39pmMessage 7 of 8
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You might want to try Sam's Club. They beat everyone's price when I had mine done. They may not stock all brands, but can get what you want within a few days.
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Posted: 4/28/06 8:31amMessage 8 of 8
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Newark, DE - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60

I've had Indy's on mine for awhile now...put them on some other cars as well ..they live up to there ratings. It's a very good tire.

Alan

                                               

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