Re: Tire Recommendation????
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12/08/12 10:51 PM
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goldduster318
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I have BFG G-force sports, but I think they only come in 225/60-15 anymore for any wheels less than 16". Much, Much, Much better traction than Radial T/As. They are directional summer only tires.
'70 Duster 470hp 340/T56 Magnum/8 3/4 3.23 Sure-Grip
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Re: Tire Recommendation????
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12/09/12 01:10 AM
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I run MT ET street radials and Pro-Trac front runners I know that guys will tell you horror stories about radials and bias plys not playing well together but my car handles fine even over 100 MPH Gus
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Re: Tire Recommendation????
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12/09/12 01:56 AM
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SomeCarGuy
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I used to get Indy 500s from Firestone. Last set came in and said made in Mexico, even though the specs said USA. Kelly Chargers seem to be a good tire and are made in USA. Not sure about what sizes they make.
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Re: Tire Recommendation????
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12/09/12 12:56 PM
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DaveRS23
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What is your priority? You get to make a choice; traction or wear life. As they get stickier, they wear faster. I personally have 2 rear sets of wheels and tires. I tried very hard not to go this way because I wanted one set to do it all. But if you have any real horsepower numbers, it's just not possible. I still enjoy a big smokey burn-out, and so does everyone else. That means street tires. And the brand is not terribly important. I can usually get 2 years or more out of street tires doing regular burn-outs. If I have good sticky tires like drag radials, the acceleration is much better with the increased traction. But, it is easy to go through 2 or 3 sets of them an year doing roughly the same amount of burn-outs. Besides, the street tires make for a much better burn-out overall. And the street tire burn-out is a much bigger crowd pleaser than brutal acceleration. Unless you are at the track or having a street grudge match. Over the last 5 or 6 years, I think that the compromise of 2 different sets of wheels and tires has made my car more fun and actually saved me money since I have not bought several additional sets of sticky tires. Besides, the sticky tires get hard after a year or so and start loosing their grip. They are not a good choice for a long term tire if the grip was the primary reason for purchase. Frankly, more and more of the street tires are imports and are crap. But they are hard enough to last a good while. This choice can be made on price or looks alone. The stickier tire choice is much tougher.
Master, again and still
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Re: Tire Recommendation????
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12/09/12 01:44 PM
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Gus I run Mickey bias rears and skinny radials front.No problems with my 65 either.Ive had it to 120 and can let go of the wheel and its still straight.Its not set up for road racing but it still handles gurves well.Rocky
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Re: Tire Recommendation????
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12/09/12 02:41 PM
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I run M/T street drag radials on the street, as big and as fat as I can get in the wheel wells.
BF goodrich's go up in smoke if you look at them menacing enough. Mike
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Re: Tire Recommendation????
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12/09/12 02:58 PM
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I run M/T street drag radials on the street, as big and as fat as I can get in the wheel wells.
BF goodrich's go up in smoke if you look at them menacing enough. Mike
How bout for fronts to match the MTs?
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Re: Tire Recommendation????
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12/25/12 01:39 AM
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Any ideas???
What fits on the front? The 255/60-15s are 27" dia. Either a 235/60 or 245/60 on the front on a 7" wheel will give you some rake. I run 295/50-15s on the rear and 245/60-15s on the front of my Satellite. Outside Dia is almost the same. I have Firestones on the rear and Coopers on the front. If you run a drag radial or street slick on the rear you won't get an exact matching tire for the front. If you want sonething small on the front it shouldn't be hard to find a radial that is around 25.5" to 26.5" dia that isn't very wide as long as the different tread pattern doesn't bother you. If you go bias ply there are plenty of front runner tires available.
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Re: Tire Recommendation????
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12/25/12 01:53 AM
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Any ideas???
What fits on the front? The 255/60-15s are 27" dia. Either a 235/60 or 245/60 on the front on a 7" wheel will give you some rake. I run 295/50-15s on the rear and 245/60-15s on the front of my Satellite. Outside Dia is almost the same. I have Firestones on the rear and Coopers on the front. If you run a drag radial or street slick on the rear you won't get an exact matching tire for the front. If you want sonething small on the front it shouldn't be hard to find a radial that is around 25.5" to 26.5" dia that isn't very wide as long as the different tread pattern doesn't bother you. If you go bias ply there are plenty of front runner tires available.
I'm want to run a 205/65/15 on the front with a 255/60 on the back. Im hoping to find a decent front tire that will look okay with either a Radial TA rear, or possible a cooper cobra or MT drag radial. I just don't really like the weird looking ribs they put on these new passenger car tires. I'm trying to find something that has a smooth side. I just came across BFG Advantage TAs. They make a 205/65. Has anyone ever run them??
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