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BaLleRz68
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posted 01-27-2003 05:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for BaLleRz68   Click Here to Email BaLleRz68     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 01-27-2003 06:03 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Fastymz   Click Here to Email Fastymz     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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Moneymaker
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posted 01-27-2003 07:37 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
What car?

There are other brands that perform well and are much cheaper then the BFG.

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Fastymz
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posted 01-27-2003 07:40 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Fastymz   Click Here to Email Fastymz     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
It's a 67 C code he has.
There may be others out there but BFG's are the coolest.

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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs

2.26 60'S
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65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

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PONYMAN
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posted 01-27-2003 07:55 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for PONYMAN   Click Here to Email PONYMAN     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 01-28-2003 06:56 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for RADRIDE   Click Here to Email RADRIDE     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 01-29-2003 01:30 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for 2bav8   Click Here to Email 2bav8     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
My first set of rubber when I bought rims were BFGs. Never really cared for them. Been running Dunlop for a long time now

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Moneymaker
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posted 01-29-2003 04:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
For the money you can't beat Daytons.

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Alex Denysenko
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GTRocks
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posted 01-30-2003 06:02 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for GTRocks   Click Here to Email GTRocks     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 02-02-2003 12:01 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for sigtauenus   Click Here to Email sigtauenus     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 02-02-2003 08:07 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for GTRocks   Click Here to Email GTRocks     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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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posted 02-02-2003 10:00 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for RADRIDE   Click Here to Email RADRIDE     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 02-03-2003 05:09 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Jeff   Click Here to Email Jeff     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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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