Just replaced mine recently on the 82, and stayed with the BFG's, I am very happy with them..........
New tires!
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From: San Antonio, Tx
New tires!
I'll be getting some brake work done by the guys at MSI (hopefully while I'm still enroute stateside, not after!). But once I'm back - they pointed out that my tires are good.. ripe.. old... 10 years (or maybe it was 15?).
Has anyone updated their tires to something more modern, with their stock wheels? I normally get my tires through one of the national brands, due to their road hazard warranties that have always come through for me on other vehicles - but they only have 4 tires available, 2 of which are off-road truck tires?!
I want quiet, safe, and economical tires... to make up for having a pleasant sound LS-4!
Thanks for any inputs, reviews, or warnings (of bad experiences as well!).
Has anyone updated their tires to something more modern, with their stock wheels? I normally get my tires through one of the national brands, due to their road hazard warranties that have always come through for me on other vehicles - but they only have 4 tires available, 2 of which are off-road truck tires?!
I want quiet, safe, and economical tires... to make up for having a pleasant sound LS-4!
Thanks for any inputs, reviews, or warnings (of bad experiences as well!).
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From: Warrington PA
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Melting Slicks
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From: S Nevada
Like others have mentioned, there are few tire choices in a 15" wheel. Which is why many including myself have upgraded wheel size. To get into a hi performance tire. But... The bfg radial t/a is still a good tire and Firestone builds the Indy 500 wide oval in a 15" tire. Both are about $600 out the door at the big chain tire retailers.
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From: Sierra Foothills CA
As already stated, the choices in 15" are very limited now. I talked to a BFG rep just a few weeks ago and some sizes of their 15" tires are not currently in the pipeline. They do production runs of various sizes at intervals and don't always have specific sizes available, so it's hit and miss depending on what size(s) you want. Another option not yet mentioned is the Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T Radial. They have a slightly better speed rating. I have those out front and their ET Street Radial out back since I have traction issues. If you don't have traction issues the S/T Radial would be fine for all 4 corners. Sizes are listed here- http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...em=SportsmanST
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Kona Hawaii
Review on those MT tires.If you like the white letter look and decent performance these might just be the ticket..http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/tire...-any-good.html
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Drifting
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From: nassau co. new york
10 or 15 year tires are not good,ever!they think i'm nuts but you can look into Michelin light truck tires,if still available ,in our size.quality tire that will wear well and take the curves for street use.
Burning Brakes
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From: Castle Rock CO
The 225 70 R 15 tires are getting rare in different manufactures and the BF Goodrich is almost always available in the Radial T/A Tires.
For wider you can use the 255 60 R 15 Tires for a little better handling but they may stick out beyond the wheel wells a little.
On line at summit racing you can find a larger selection but most local dealers carry the BFGs or maybe Cooper tires these days.
For Local I would buy the BFGs over Cooper any day
http://www.summitracing.com/search?k...60r%2015&dds=1
http://www.summitracing.com/search?k...70r%2015&dds=1
For wider you can use the 255 60 R 15 Tires for a little better handling but they may stick out beyond the wheel wells a little.
On line at summit racing you can find a larger selection but most local dealers carry the BFGs or maybe Cooper tires these days.
For Local I would buy the BFGs over Cooper any day
http://www.summitracing.com/search?k...60r%2015&dds=1
http://www.summitracing.com/search?k...70r%2015&dds=1
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From: Sierra Foothills CA
Review on those MT tires.If you like the white letter look and decent performance these might just be the ticket..http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/tire...-any-good.html
Instructor
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From: East Haddam CT
The 225 70 R 15 tires are getting rare in different manufactures and the BF Goodrich is almost always available in the Radial T/A Tires.
For wider you can use the 255 60 R 15 Tires for a little better handling but they may stick out beyond the wheel wells a little.
On line at summit racing you can find a larger selection but most local dealers carry the BFGs or maybe Cooper tires these days.
For Local I would buy the BFGs over Cooper any day
http://www.summitracing.com/search?k...60r%2015&dds=1
http://www.summitracing.com/search?k...70r%2015&dds=1
For wider you can use the 255 60 R 15 Tires for a little better handling but they may stick out beyond the wheel wells a little.
On line at summit racing you can find a larger selection but most local dealers carry the BFGs or maybe Cooper tires these days.
For Local I would buy the BFGs over Cooper any day
http://www.summitracing.com/search?k...60r%2015&dds=1
http://www.summitracing.com/search?k...70r%2015&dds=1
I think the Goodyear's ride better, are easier to balance and have better grip than the 15" BFG Radial T/A's I've used. That said, I don't think anyone has ever worn out a BFG T/A, they're hard as steel! The GT II's are also not as noisy as the BFG's which matters little as not many C-3's were ever called quiet
. Spend a little more and try the Eagles.RB
RB
Drifting
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Generally, any tire you can buy today is light years better than any tire you could buy when our cars were new.
Buy a name brand. The biggest tire companies have the largest and most experienced product development engineering teams, and they won't put out junk. My personal pet peeve is when I see an otherwise cost-is-no-object car with no name tires.
Buy a name brand. The biggest tire companies have the largest and most experienced product development engineering teams, and they won't put out junk. My personal pet peeve is when I see an otherwise cost-is-no-object car with no name tires.
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From: Roseville CA
I just got these BFGs at Costco last month. Ordered them online and had them delivered to my local Costco and then took the vette in to have them installed.
If you want raised white letter tires, there are very few options now days.
If you want raised white letter tires, there are very few options now days.
