waverider1963

I've got a cherry 1969 convertible. Just did a complete front end job and I need new tires. I would like to go with Goodyear or BF Goodrich, any recommendations?? I drive it an easy 1000 miles a year.
Thanks
Sonny Hendrix
Vero Beach, FL

Greg

Post a pic of the car!

Welcome aboard

BlueL36

Check out Tirerack, a forum vendor. Scroll down the list on the left. I've bought three sets from them for both of my 'vettes and the wife's DD. Excellent prices.

Corz

im running 60 series BFG radial t/a's

vncruiser

Are you using the stock Rally wheels? I have BFG 275-50-15 on the rear, 235-60-15 on the front....No clearance issues at all.....Been like that for the last 20 years!
Reid '72 T-top

olouieo

Same here BFG P235/60-R15

waverider1963

I've got the knockoff wheels, and I was planning on replacing the tires with the P215-70 (on car now). I currently have BFG T/A Radials, they were purchased in about 1981(long time ago!). I guess my question should have been about tire quality. I have done little research and I'm thinking that technology has improved vastly since these 1981 TA's were made. I'm torn between new TA's or Goodyear Eagles. Any advice is appreciated.
I will post a picture when it comes off the stands.
Thank you.

jr9170

Both are great tires you cant go wrong with either one.As far as sizes i would go with 255/60-15 all around.I have that size on my 70 and the ride is great.

I'm Batman

I like the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s, myself.

StickShiftCorvette

I run Goodyear Eagle F1 245/45ZR17's on my '69. They fit well and it handles great.

Alopez28

With what wheels do you use with these Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s?

CAN-AM69

Does anyone use Michelins? Do they make a tire that will fit the '69?

donbayers

Do you have any good pics you could post with those size of tires. I'd like to see how they fill up the fender well. Also. How far off is your speedo?

My understanding is that 225/70/15 is the closest to original size and dia.

Thanks

1969RAY

Michelin owns and makes Goodrich T/A.

harris1507

Does BFG's come with different colored raised letters (Blue), I thought I seen someone post pictures before, unless I was dreaming.

1969RAY

The blue is a protective covering.

CAN-AM69

Oh, thank you, I didn't know that.