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oldcanuck

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Radial Tires ?
« on: March 21, 2019, 05:25:53 AM »
So I need a set of tires for my GT350..... I am learning that the BFG T/As may not be the replacement tire of choice.

What are my options for weekend driving, and is 225/60R15 the best/recommended size for my '67 ?

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Bob


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stangman39

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Re: Radial Tires ?
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2019, 08:29:35 AM »
I've run both BFGs and Cooper Cobras on my old Stangs.
I recently had a 67 GT FB restored and put 15x7 steel style wheels on it with 215/65/15 Cooper Cobras RWL on it...a tire package from CJPP.
I think that combo looks really well.
Mine are used for weekend driving and an occasional drive to work now and then.
I think I like the look of the Coopers better and they may be a better overall tire.

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Re: Radial Tires ?
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2019, 09:58:42 AM »
The Cooper Cobras have a higher speed rating, and better reviews on Tire Rack, than the BFGs. 

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Re: Radial Tires ?
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2019, 10:10:27 AM »
It's too bad Cooper offers the exact same size portfolio that BFG does. When BFG dropped 275/50-15" so did Cooper.

I have long believed Cooper buys all or part of their tire from BFG. To me they are the same tire with a different tread.

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Re: Radial Tires ?
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2019, 11:17:29 AM »
anybody have experience with uniroyal tiger paws? i believe uniroyal is owned by michelin
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oldcanuck

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Re: Radial Tires ?
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2019, 12:01:45 PM »
Is 225/60R15 a good size fit for a stock '67 GT350 with 7 in 10 spokes ?
Bob
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Re: Radial Tires ?
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2019, 12:35:07 PM »
Is 225/60R15 a good size fit for a stock '67 GT350 with 7 in 10 spokes ?

It's a little small. You should be able to use 235-60-15. I am.

275-60-15 will actually fit in the rear. I'm using 295-50-15 in the rear but I'm cheating.
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Re: Radial Tires ?
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2019, 11:03:59 PM »
I am running Uniroyal Tiger Paw on my car.
Actually, more like "pushing" the Uniroyal as my car is still undergoing restoration.
The tires are 235.60.15.
Ron