Correct tire size
Intermediate
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Okay, However the company just called me and said they can not get the tire anyway, so my order is cancelled. I might look into the 225 70 , just can not seem to find tires that are H rated for my car. I have 255/60/15 on the front now and they are rubbing very bad. Oh well back to the searching.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Southern Indiana
Okay, However the company just called me and said they can not get the tire anyway, so my order is cancelled. I might look into the 225 70 , just can not seem to find tires that are H rated for my car. I have 255/60/15 on the front now and they are rubbing very bad. Oh well back to the searching.
Intermediate
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Not really just want the tire to be able to handle what the car could give them, when I add the OD trans the car would be able to reach 150 and so an H rated tire would be a good idea. Look its simple, I am not putting an S rated tire on my muscle car. My 2006 Civic has H rated tires and I have not used S rated tires on any of my cars in the past. Why cant the companies just make a tire that is H rated and call it a GT radial? GT cars today come with Z or higher rated tires, am I asking for to much here? Don't think so.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: New Carlisle IN
I just saw in the Jegs catalog, they are selling Firestone wide ovals in a G70-15 size with raised white letters. There are also some BF Goodrich tires in red line or white wall in modern sizes to fit our cars (225/75, 235/70, 255/70). Neither brand is cheap though. They are over $230 each! I wonder if one of our forum vendors have them cheaper?
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Southern Indiana
Not really just want the tire to be able to handle what the car could give them, when I add the OD trans the car would be able to reach 150 and so an H rated tire would be a good idea. Look its simple, I am not putting an S rated tire on my muscle car. My 2006 Civic has H rated tires and I have not used S rated tires on any of my cars in the past. Why cant the companies just make a tire that is H rated and call it a GT radial? GT cars today come with Z or higher rated tires, am I asking for to much here? Don't think so.
Intermediate
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I think the truth is they are supporting new cars and not older models. Its about selling large numbers of the tires, classics are becoming fewer and fewer. The day of the 15 inch wheel is gone.
But I am finding tires out there. If enough of us talk about this maybe they will do something.
But I am finding tires out there. If enough of us talk about this maybe they will do something.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2016
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From: florida
275/60/15
I was just researching this today and found that the only true high performance tire in the size you want (bolded above-and the size I use for my fronts) is made by Pirelli. It's definitely pricey but if you want a true speed rated tire and one with real grip, here it is at the top of the list in this link. When I'm due for front tires I'll get these if they're still available because I think the extra grip and safety is worth the $.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...60&diameter=15
As for your question about the BFG Drag Radials, I've never used them but from what I've read and heard they are just OK for general use. I chose the Nitto Drag Radial because it has a "V" speed rating and, while it probably gives up a bit in terms of ultimate grip at the strip compared to the BFG, it's a better all around tire for street use. Here's a shot of my Vette with 235/60/15s in front and Nitto 275/60/15s in back to give you an idea of the stance with those sizes. I'm actually about to put the 275/50/15 Nittos on the back because the 275/60s are 8 years old and I want fresh, shorter tires for a pending trip to the strip.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...60&diameter=15
As for your question about the BFG Drag Radials, I've never used them but from what I've read and heard they are just OK for general use. I chose the Nitto Drag Radial because it has a "V" speed rating and, while it probably gives up a bit in terms of ultimate grip at the strip compared to the BFG, it's a better all around tire for street use. Here's a shot of my Vette with 235/60/15s in front and Nitto 275/60/15s in back to give you an idea of the stance with those sizes. I'm actually about to put the 275/50/15 Nittos on the back because the 275/60s are 8 years old and I want fresh, shorter tires for a pending trip to the strip.
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