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Nov 22, 2005 | 01:23 PM

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Tire Comparison

I'm looking to get new tires for my '79. I have BFG Radial T/A's on my '71 and like them a lot, but I'm looking at the Goodyear Eagle GTII, which is closer to the original '79 tire. Tire-Rack reviews indicate the Goodyears to be a lot noisier and prone to vibration. Any advice ?

Nov 22, 2005 | 01:48 PM

big_G

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My '68 'vert has Firestone Firehawks on it. No complaints.

Nov 22, 2005 | 03:13 PM

Stewart's74

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Quote:

Originally Posted by big_G

My '68 'vert has Firestone Firehawks on it. No complaints.

Me too! I like em....

Nov 22, 2005 | 04:05 PM

TPL79

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I also have a 79 and have period correct Eagle GT tires, which are no longer mfg and are difficult to find, not to mention old and probably dangerous for hwy use due to their age.

I too am thinking of the GT II's and are partial to them because of their cosmetic appearence.

Let me know what you find out and which way you go. Tom

Nov 22, 2005 | 05:20 PM

rihwoods

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Think the Eagle GT 11 is going out of production...see Tire Rack..notation says available thru Dec 9,2005....

Nov 22, 2005 | 07:28 PM

cor79vette

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running cooper cobras on my 79, no complaints.

Nov 22, 2005 | 08:54 PM

427V8

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Radial T/A's are extremely slippery, any tire is an improvement!

I have the firehawks on wifeys Saturn and they are pretty good.

Nov 22, 2005 | 10:12 PM

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I had a set of Goodyear GT II's on my 82. Nice bold lettering but Beware they have terrible wet traction. Got to the point I would not drive on wet roads with them at all. After half worn they generated alot of noise. I switched to Yokahama's and am happy with them.