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Topic: What kind of tires should I get for my 15 X 7 steel style wheels?
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BaLleRz68
Gearhead Posts: 104
From: Bay Area, CA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 01-27-2003 05:34 PM
   
I bought some 15 X 7 steel style wheels a few years ago and never had the chance to put them on yet. I was wondering what kind of tires I should get. Currently I'm looking at the Bfgoodrich Radial T/A and the Dunlop GT Qualifier T, which tire should I get out of these two? Are there any other tires I should look at? What size should I get? Any thoughts are appreciated. THanks.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12673
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-27-2003 06:03 PM
I really like the BFG tires then give a good ride,and have good traction.They are not real expensive either.
How wide of a rear tire are looking for.------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19964
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-27-2003 07:37 PM
What car?There are other brands that perform well and are much cheaper then the BFG. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12673
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-27-2003 07:40 PM
It's a 67 C code he has.
There may be others out there but BFG's are the coolest.  ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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PONYMAN
Gearhead Posts: 269
From: Ardmore, Ok. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-27-2003 07:55 PM
Got my 215/14/60 BFG's from the Tire rack. Even after shipping it was only about $200 for the four of them, then BFG had a $50 rebate going at the time. They also have a neat tire selector feature. www.tirerack.com
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RADRIDE
Gearhead Posts: 252
From: Va.Beach, Va.
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 01-28-2003 06:56 PM
When I had the 15/7 styled steel wheels on my 65FB I ran 225/60/15 with no rub.Tires are always a personal preference as to the type of driving you plan on doing.
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2bav8
Gearhead Posts: 207
From: Mesa, AZ
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-29-2003 01:30 AM
My first set of rubber when I bought rims were BFGs. Never really cared for them. Been running Dunlop for a long time now  ------------------
2BAV8 Mustang
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1966 Restomod Coupe
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19964
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-29-2003 04:17 PM
For the money you can't beat Daytons.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2504
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-30-2003 06:02 PM
I have 215/60/15s on my '66 that is lowered 1". I put Firestones on it, and I'm quite pleased. What can I say, OH, THE IRONY!!
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1847
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 02-02-2003 12:01 AM
Anybody ever try Yokahama's? They are rated best for performance all season at that tirerack.com site? And they are same price or cheaper than BFG's.
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2504
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-02-2003 08:07 AM
I put Yokahamas on my '93. They were pretty nice. Lasted me about 30k miles. Can't expect much more than that from a soft tire. Overall, I liked them. I had difficulty putting a name like that on a classic though. I stuck with the Firestones for the classic.
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RADRIDE
Gearhead Posts: 252
From: Va.Beach, Va.
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 02-02-2003 10:00 AM
I had the A-509s on my 65FB from Yokohama and they were the best all around street performance tire I had run with an aggressive tread pattern.I use my car for open track,street,auto-x and the occasional trip down the 1/4 mile.The bad part as I wore them out they quit making them.I now have Kuhmo and though they havnt run the gauntlet they seem fine.
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Jeff
Gearhead Posts: 280
From: Moore, OK USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 02-03-2003 05:09 PM
I have Goodyear Eagles P205/65R-15's all around on my '65 fastback. They have good all around balance appearing neither too big or too small or too racy. Original diameter (speedo consideration) is maintained for my '65.
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