Reproduction Tires
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Cape Coral Florida
Reproduction Tires
I was looking at Goodyear and Firestone reproduction tires from Zip for my 70 and was wondering what the forum prefers. The Firestones are $172.95 ea. and the Goodyears are $230 ea. Is one better than the other or do we go with cheaper? 
Pro
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Evergreen Park Illinois
It depends on what you intend to do with them.. If just for driving the Firestones are ok. If you want correct tires for the least deduction of points at Bloomington or NCRS then the Goodyear Speedway are best. They are the same model installed at the factory. The Firetones are correct for some "muscle cars", but the model available in reproduction was never factory installed on Corvettes. If for driving not judging radials in the correct size. Much better ride and tracking .
Larry
Larry
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Fl
100% agree with Larry.
The 2 ply Nylon tires STINK to drive on - car will wander all over the place (in uneven pavement) no matter how new the front end is.
If nt getting it judged, BFG Radial TA (215r70-15) are really nice in look and ride.
Plus -
with rebates and tax/tag - the TA's are about $360.00 installed, not $1000!
my 2 cents...
The 2 ply Nylon tires STINK to drive on - car will wander all over the place (in uneven pavement) no matter how new the front end is.
If nt getting it judged, BFG Radial TA (215r70-15) are really nice in look and ride.
Plus -
with rebates and tax/tag - the TA's are about $360.00 installed, not $1000!
my 2 cents...
