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What kind of tires should I buy?

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What kind of tires should I buy?

Posted: 12/22/06 8:03amMessage 1 of 14
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Adam Wartell
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I posted this question a few weeks ago before the data loss.  It was one of the threads that was lost.  So I'll ask again.  Please reply again if you already did. (Or add a new reply if you didn't before).
 
I'm going to need to put new tires on my Vette in the spring.  I currently have Eagle GTs on it.  What would be a good replacement for them?  I'm looking to spend as little money as possible (of course) but still have a decent tire.  Remember that I don't drive it a whole lot, and certainly don't drive it hard.  I only drive in the rain if I have to because I don't have a choice.  I never drive in the snow.
 
This is for my 79 which, according to the stats, has P225/70R15 tires.
 
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What kind of tires should I buy?

Posted: 12/22/06 8:11amMessage 2 of 14
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Vette(s): 1971 Brands Hatch Green L48 Coupe Automatic Driver - restored 1995
BFG TAs are still my choice.  Good price and good mileage.. They will probably need to be replaced due to age before wear.
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What kind of tires should I buy?

Posted: 12/22/06 10:04amMessage 3 of 14
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
BF Goodrich T/A's or Firestone Firehawks. Thumbs%20Up
 
 I had tried Goodyear Eagle GT II's and darn near piled the car up. They came off quickly after that. Horrible in the rain. Thumbs%20Down
 
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What kind of tires should I buy?

Posted: 12/22/06 10:52amMessage 4 of 14
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[QUOTE=Adam Wartell]What kind of tires should I buy?[/QUOTE]

Round ones...usually black rubber...with WIDE white walls!!!

sorry man...I couldn't help it...too easy!!

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What kind of tires should I buy?

Posted: 12/22/06 11:42amMessage 5 of 14
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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.
Firestone Indy 500 top rated tire for traction, durability, and rain. Lot's of great reviews on them. White letter too.

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Posted: 12/22/06 12:05pmMessage 6 of 14
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Vette(s): 1981, Black/Black, Engine bumped to about 400HP.Ext/int mostly stock.
I put the Firestone Indy 500s on my '81.  I did 255s all around, with no rubbing anywhere.  Of course, 255s were an option on '81s.  Not sure if they had fully opened up the fenderwells to allow 255s to fit as early as '79, but I suggest you look into it.  The 255s look great.  These tires also look great, and my experience agrees with the ratings - they stick like glue.  In fact, it's hard for me to turn these tires over when I want to ;-)
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Posted: 12/22/06 4:24pmMessage 7 of 14
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Vette(s): 1973 Coupe 350 Auto.T-Tops L48,65450 miles.
 I have BFG TA Radials. Ride and handle fantastic.
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What kind of tires should I buy?

Posted: 12/22/06 4:41pmMessage 8 of 14
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
I've got a set of Dunlop GT Qualifiers. I'm no officianado of the tire world, but I can tell you they wear like iron, smooth ride and no problems and actually, a few bananas cheaper than BFGs. 226/60/15s - no rub on the 79. LukesVette2006-12-22 16:41:43

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Posted: 12/23/06 4:03pmMessage 9 of 14
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Can't beat redlines on a red vette Adam. (Coker Classics) They are Undercover BF Goodrich TA radials made for Coker.

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Posted: 12/23/06 7:08pmMessage 10 of 14
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I have BFG T/A's on my '78 and think they're excellent. On a different car (Brand X), I have a set of Cooper Cobra's. They're also excellent and worth considering.
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