Opinions: Tires
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Opinions: Tires
The 80 is coming back from the paint shop soon and I need to make a decision on tires. I have Rally wheels. I am deciding between keeping it original with the 225 70R15's but see that a lot of u have switched to 255's 60R15's. Also I like the Goodyear Easgle GT2 but see a lot of BFG on your cars. Opinions either way appreciated, thanks Jim
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Your '80 has more room inside/front of the fenders than earlier models so 255-60-15 should be no problem at all 
I don't think there's a huge difference between BFG, Goodyear or Firestone.... these 15" tires are all pretty much junk compared to modern 17" tires but the raised white letters and rallies look
I don't think there's a huge difference between BFG, Goodyear or Firestone.... these 15" tires are all pretty much junk compared to modern 17" tires but the raised white letters and rallies look
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St. Jude Donor '07
I like the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s in 255/60/R15. Definately not junk. Better than anything that was available in the late 70s. I think Pirelli makes a Scorpion tire in 15" sizes, check TireRack.
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How you intend to use your car is the biggest factor in tire choice. For an occasional driver with a sporty attitude I think you're right on with the Goodyear GTIIs or B.F. Goodrich Radial T/A. These two models come in a really great selection of sizes for a 15x7 or 15x8 wheel. I like the look of a 255/60 on the back and 235/70 up front. All these tires are well under 100 bucks thru the TireRack and the RWL are cool! My .02.
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Just replaced the old Goodyears with BF 's T/As. After complete front-end rebuild and these tire (w/alignment) I couldn't ask for more. The ride is quiet, smooth and handling is fine. It does matter what driving conditions you like but for all around performance I cannot complain (tirerack.com has good pricing).
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I always ran the BFG TAs.
I've never had a problem, but they aren't the greatest on wet pavement.
For the same $$, The Firestone Firehawks look like a better all-around choice.
If I were shopping for 15s, I would go Firehawk Indy 500s.
Check the customer ratings at tirerack ... #1 last I checked.
I've never had a problem, but they aren't the greatest on wet pavement.
For the same $$, The Firestone Firehawks look like a better all-around choice.
If I were shopping for 15s, I would go Firehawk Indy 500s.
Check the customer ratings at tirerack ... #1 last I checked.
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
I like the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s in 255/60/R15. Definately not junk. Better than anything that was available in the late 70s. I think Pirelli makes a Scorpion tire in 15" sizes, check TireRack.
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