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Replacing the old Goodyear Eagle GT II tires with RWL on the 62 and finding out that not to many RWL tires are out there including the Goodyear Eagle GT. The BF Goodrich Radial T/A is about the only tire you see on old cars with the RWL. Have the 15 X 7 Torque Thrust II wheels so would like to stick with 15 inch tires. Anyone have any other good looking 15 inch RWL tires on their car?
I found the same lack of RWL options when I needed to replace the tires a couple of years back on my '71. The only decent options in my view were the BFG Radial T/A and Cooper Cobra. There are some off brands that make RWL tires such as Mastercraft, but didn't have that cool factor you referenced. I went with the Radial T/A over the Cooper but have heard from others on the C3 forum that the Cooper is a nice tire and cheaper to boot.
I found the same lack of RWL options when I needed to replace the tires a couple of years back on my '71. The only decent options in my view were the BFG Radial T/A and Cooper Cobra. There are some off brands that make RWL tires such as Mastercraft, but didn't have that cool factor you referenced. I went with the Radial T/A over the Cooper but have heard from others on the C3 forum that the Cooper is a nice tire and cheaper to boot.
Mastercraft is part of Cooper Tire. They also make a nice 3/8" white wall great for Mid-Years. I have a set on my '66..., good tires that are Made in the USA.
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WOW!.....what a beautiful 442! love the color combo. My brother has his 72 W30 ragtop sitting in his garage, slowly rusting away.
His is gold with beige top and interiour. Had it since it was new.
WOW!.....what a beautiful 442! love the color combo. My brother has his 72 W30 ragtop sitting in his garage, slowly rusting away.
His is gold with beige top and interiour. Had it since it was new.
Gorgeous 442, drop top as well! I have a 72 Cutlass Supreme hardtop, also original owner, with the Cooper Cobras and like them so far.
Always loved the Gorgeous 442. The 65 is my favorite. I will take a look at the RWL recommended tires. I like the BFG radial TA but the size I want is the size not available. Have 225-70-15 tires now but want to go to a 205-70-15 for clearance and height. Lowered the car a bit and need the new size to fit and still have the revs per mile as the 225-70-15. I may have to get a wheel with 4 inch back space to make the 225 do the job. Have the AR Torque Thrust II with 3 3/4 inch back space but the same wheel is not available in the 4 inch back space. Always something but will keep working on it and thanks for the suggestions.
I did what Plaidside did last month with my '67 GTO. I replaced the 22 year old Eagle ST's with Cooper Cobras....I like them a lot. Driven them on a couple of long trips, and they are a nice quiet tire and handle very well. I suspect, though, like the Goodyears, they will expire from age long before they wear out. I personally don't care for the BFG Radial T/A's....not then, and not now. They tend to be harder tires with less traction and increased road noise due to tread design. Liked the Eagle ST's the best for musclecars, but no longer made. The Coopers in 225/70/14 were $81 each from Los Angeles.
WOW!.....what a beautiful 442! love the color combo. My brother has his 72 W30 ragtop sitting in his garage, slowly rusting away.
His is gold with beige top and interiour. Had it since it was new.
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Tell you brother to get the car out and drive it!
Mine has the 455, 370hp and a 4 spd. It is a "gentleman's" muscle car.
Joe
10-05-2016, 02:07 AM
Raised White Letter tires Getting obsolete
