tires
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Cruising
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From: los angeles california
tires
I own an '80 vette and i need to replace the tires. I cannot find the original Goodyear Eagles anywhere. Does anyone out there have a suggestion for a brand and size that has worked for them? I plan to keep the stock rims.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Goodyear still makes the Eagle GT2 in 255-60-15, this looks almost 'stock'
Firestone and BFGoodrich make tires in this size, all three are pretty good... I bought the BFGoodrich tires and they are all right - you cannot expect too much performance out of these tires anyway, they don't compare to modern tires in 17" sizes....
Firestone and BFGoodrich make tires in this size, all three are pretty good... I bought the BFGoodrich tires and they are all right - you cannot expect too much performance out of these tires anyway, they don't compare to modern tires in 17" sizes....
Drifting
Joined: May 2003
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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, the World
If you are looking for "period" tyres, I am running Yokahama 352's and am still impressed with the grip offered by a 25 year old design. I didn't like the TA's I had on another car as they had no grip and wore out real quick. Can't comment on the Firestones.
The 352's are still in limited production and I know you can get them in 235 and 245/60/15. Unsure about 255 width though.
If you are just looking for good tyres check out Kumho. I have them fitted to my 68 Bonneville in 225/60/15 and am very impressed with the traction and wear. The Bonnie used to chew through tyres (real big car).
Good luck with your search!
The 352's are still in limited production and I know you can get them in 235 and 245/60/15. Unsure about 255 width though.
If you are just looking for good tyres check out Kumho. I have them fitted to my 68 Bonneville in 225/60/15 and am very impressed with the traction and wear. The Bonnie used to chew through tyres (real big car).
Good luck with your search!
