Rowdy Rat

Went to purchase a set of raised white letter Goodyear tires for a project that I am working on and got a real taste of sticker shock... Especially since I need to purchase another three sets over the next year.

I purchased a set of these about three years for @$180.00 a tire... From what I have been able to research, the current price is @$270.00 a tire.

Is there a current source for these tires (that I am overlooking) that offers them for less than $270.00? Any help would be appreciated!

Regards,

Stan Falenski

MelWff

which Goodyear tire GT Radial or Eagle GT or some other model and what size?

Rowdy Rat

Would help, right?

Reproduction F70-15 Wide Tread (raised white letter).

Sorry for the lack of information.

Regards,

Stan

MelWff

that $270 seems to be about as cheap as they come for that tire, demand drops price goes up

mikelj

That's not bad, the Goodyear Radial GT and Eagle GT are even more expensive for the late C3s. Not much market, expensive to reproduce, so supply/demand.

Revi

Yep, that's the going rate. Kelsey manufacturers them, if you see them being sold elsewhere they still originated from Kelsey.

Sometimes the Driveline or the C3 Forum will have a used set for sale that were used for judging.

Rowdy Rat

That's what I was afraid of.

I am pretty good at doing due diligence when it comes to parts purchases, but wanted some confirmation that I hadn't overlooked an obvious source.

I can understand a price increase, but still... $180 to $270 in three years.

Appreciate the feedback though.

Regards,

Stan

daletraylor

I have a 1969 that came with the Goodyear Speedway Wide Tread F70/15 Whiteline tires. I called Goodyear and they referred me to Kelsey Tires, which is located in Camdentown, Missouri. Kelsey told me that they bought the license agreement from Goodyear to manufacture new tires for my 69, and that the tires are manufactured in either Indiana or Pennsylvania. The cost is $270 per tire, plus shipping. I would like to know if anyone out there has actually purchased these tires or have any advice or information about them? Coker and Diamondback both have whiteline tires that they have made using BFG Radial T/A, shaved off the sidewalls, then applied the whiteline, they want around $250 each plus shipping for them.

dan1495

I have them on my 72 LT-1. The biggest issue I have with them is that they flat spot after sitting for a few days. I bought some "Flatstoppers" from Quanta which has helped quiet a bit but they are a PIA if you drive your car regularly. I am considering replacing them with modern radials soon and might be willing to sell the tires and Flatspotters. The tires have around 1,500miles on them and are perfect, but they are 6 years old.

daletraylor

dan1495 - so if your tires are the whitelines and you are thinking of selling I would be interested. How much are asking for them?

daletraylor

dan1495, I am needing to get tires soon as possible. Have you decided if you want to sell your tires? Don't mean to rush you, but I ready to purchase now.

dan1495

Dale,
Sorry, but they are white letter.

PRNDL

The guys that race in the FAST class (Factory Appearing Stock Tire) use these tires, and use lots of these tires. I don't know if they do group purchases or have some kind of discount because they buy so many, but it would be worth looking into.

https://www.facebook.com/FASTRacingSeries/

terry82

hard to find 15 inch tires today.I have been thinking at next time for tires I may go wth 17 to 18 inch .not factory but a lot better tire and more choices.

daletraylor

Dan1495, been thinking about it, what are you going to ask for the RWT tires? I might still be interested.

daletraylor

PRNDL, thanks for the tip, I will check into it.

Redhook98

Will 225/70/15 Eagle STs work?

daletraylor

Redhook98, they are not really what I was looking for, but if the price is right, yea maybe. Also, how old are they? Are they original 30-year old tires or are they reproductions?

Redhook98

PM sent. Don't want to hijack this thread. Sorry guys.