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Old Aug 16, 2022 | 01:05 PM
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I want to purchase new tires for my 69 vetted, I have been reading about the Goodrich TA tires a d the problem with the browning of white letters. Would like to hear suggestions regarding Cooper cobras or Firestone destination l3. Or any other 225 70 15 suggestions. Thanks
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Old Aug 16, 2022 | 05:01 PM
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No sure how you stumbled across the LE3 but the Firestone site states it's for SUVs, crossovers, and light trucks.
The Cooper is the typical alternative choice to the Goodrich which seems to have that browning problem mentioned more often than with Cooper.
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Originally Posted by MelWff
No sure how you stumbled across the LE3 but the Firestone site states it's for SUVs, crossovers, and light trucks.
The Cooper is the typical alternative choice to the Goodrich which seems to have that browning problem mentioned more often than with Cooper.
I agree with this. I researched and went with Cooper Cobras due to Goodrich’s browning issues. Very pleased with my Coopers. Think they look sharp.

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double thread
you should have a moderator combine the 2 threads so you can see all the responses easier
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Went with the Coopers, about a year ago, no problems, handle good in the snow, pretty quiet tire on the interstate.


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