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Topic: Performance Tires on a Vintage Mustang
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 1950
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-26-2002 10:40 PM
   
I was debating which forum to post this in but here goes.A beautiful day in South Central Kentucky, so, I took my coupe out for awhile for some adrenalin rush. I noticed that my 7 year old BFG TA radials have cracks all around the sidewalls. Well, I've been thinking about new tires since I put the 347 in. The TA were never known for superior traction. I stopped at the Firestone store and looked at the Firehawk SZ50. Tennessee Brother-in-law has them on his GT-350 and they bite the road good. I gotta keep my TTD wheels so I'm restricted to 15" tires. Half the tire makers don't make good 15" anymore only in 16,17,and 18 which really sucks. Anyone got any good suggestions or experience on Tires, gotta be 225-60-15  Mike
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 1244
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 01-26-2002 10:54 PM
I like Cooper Cobras. I had a set of 15" Firehawks and will never buy another set of Firestones again. They wore out fast and uneven, and not from burnouts or poor alignment either. Just my opinion.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 20744
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-26-2002 10:57 PM
I wouldn't buy Firestones again just for loyality reasons. You don't like the traction of the TAs? What about some Michelins or Pirellis? ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
MCA Member # 47773
My favorite tool is Occam's Razor
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 2872
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-27-2002 02:30 AM
I like the my BFG,alot.They work better then the kellys they replaced.My pops really likes the OEM,goodyears on his 88gt,he drives really hard too.Pirellis,I have run them on my wifes car and was real happy with them.
SCOOP
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65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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stang106
Gearhead Posts: 252
From: Port Alberni B.C. Canada
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 01-27-2002 04:00 AM
So what's wrong with BFG T/A's? I was thinking of getting a set next year, along with some 16"X8" Magnum 500's. I have never used the T/A'a before but thought that they had good solid sidewalls and a classic look, both which suits me.
Other opinions, please?
Dave------------------
'70 ragtop Stang
"I live my life 16.090 seconds at a time"
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Snake
Gearhead Posts: 222
From: Sechelt,British Columbia M&M1791
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 01-27-2002 05:49 AM
Stang 106,
Comp TA's on my 88 GT,and they work for me and I'm running corners and same type of road as you over in P.A.With all the rain we get I've found them especially good on the wet roads,
That softer rubber seems to make the back end stick a little better and I love it when Momma says "what's that smell" when I light 'em up'
I'm runnin' 225/60/r15s ------------------
Dave
Snake's Place
Car Shows [This message has been edited by Snake (edited 01-27-2002).]
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Stang28965
Gearhead Posts: 306
From: Webster New York USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-27-2002 09:57 AM
I will only buy BFgoodrich, I have CompTA's on my Grand Am and Radial TA's on my mustang, Next time the stang needs new tires it will have comp ta's
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ragtopjr
Gearhead Posts: 2125
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-27-2002 01:37 PM
Mike I vote for comp T/A's as well they are a very good all around tire 
Thats also what i run ------------------
Ed
Heart mods:Trick High flow titanium valve ported & polished Listen close: "tic tic tic" No folks thats not a noisy lifter thats the sound of big flow!
1984 5.0L LX Conv 3600 lbs 13.41 at 101.89 SIR
My Homepage Black Sunshine Racing
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 2872
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-27-2002 02:37 PM
TIRERACK.COM
Has alot of info and sizes and prices.
I have not trued the compT/A yet.
I also like the BFG,because they look soooo good with the crager SS rims. SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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Snake
Gearhead Posts: 222
From: Sechelt,British Columbia M&M1791
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 01-27-2002 03:48 PM
Now there's a man after my own heart,Cragars,gotta be one of the coolest wheels around.------------------
Dave
Snake's Place
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Stangfan
Gearhead Posts: 416
From: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 01-27-2002 04:39 PM
Both of my Mustangs have BFGs on them. Comps on the 90 and T/A radials on the 67. I love em...  ------------------
Steve - M&M Member #690 '90 Limited Edition Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible
'67 Mustang Coupe Member: Vancouver Island Mustangs Association; 1990 Limited Edition Mustang Registry
Steve's 1990 Limited Edition Convertible Website
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 20744
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-27-2002 05:26 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Snake:
Now there's a man after my own heart,Cragars,gotta be one of the coolest wheels around.
Yeah!  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
MCA Member # 47773
Of all the things I've lost, my mind is what I miss the most.
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 2872
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-27-2002 05:35 PM
Cragers SS RULE you go.
Nice rims Steve. SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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