New tires
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New tires
Need new tires for garage queen what ones hold air for long periods of time with out pumping back up? Are TA still in the running? How about Coopers? Any luck with tire rack?
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I buy my tires at Costco. I have BFGs and Cooper Cobras on my two C3s. I haven't had problems with either, but I'll probably get Mickey Thompsons next time (or 18" tires).
If you believe the Nitrogen Fill folks, nitrogen doesn't leak out of tires. Good thing air is about 80% nitrogen, so after a few fills, you won't have to pump them up quite so often. A DeWalt DCC020IB inflator makes it easy to check and top off.
If you believe the Nitrogen Fill folks, nitrogen doesn't leak out of tires. Good thing air is about 80% nitrogen, so after a few fills, you won't have to pump them up quite so often. A DeWalt DCC020IB inflator makes it easy to check and top off.
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And Micky Thompson and Cooper Cobra's are made in the same factory. (In Mexico). Same compound. Only difference is the tread pattern and the letters.
Last edited by 4-vettes; Sep 3, 2020 at 07:29 AM.
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Looks like BF Goodrich is in America. Cooper Cobra's or Mickey Thompson are made in Mexico and I feel there a better tire.
perhaps someone else knows something I don't.
perhaps someone else knows something I don't.
Last edited by 4-vettes; Sep 7, 2020 at 07:45 AM.
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