Author Topic: Suggestions for alternatives to BFG T/As  (Read 1354 times)

Offline oldskoolboarder

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Suggestions for alternatives to BFG T/As
« on: August 28, 2014 - 07:15:04 PM »
My 68 Cuda with stock suspension is running Rallye wheels with 215 70R14 (front) and 255 60R15 (rear).  Aesthetically, I like the rake.

Apparently, I'm finding that these tires have probably been sitting for a while during the previous owner's build.  Not a lot of grip (also noticed by my mechanic) so I may be looking at new rubber soon.

What are some options to BFG's have others tried on an A body?  I've ran across the Nitto 555 Extreme's but I'm looking more for an all season tire.

Thanks in advance to any suggestions.




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Re: Suggestions for alternatives to BFG T/As
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2014 - 09:41:38 PM »
 Cooper cobra, Dean Stinger, Mickey Thompson , Daytona , Tirestone  Indy , even Bridgestone has some sizes .
 Toyo are the best tires I have run lately

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Re: Suggestions for alternatives to BFG T/As
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2014 - 09:54:05 PM »
Hi, just picked up a set of Cooper tires, bang for the buck, man these tires rock here in Arizona we have a sale on at discount tire and it really paid off.  :bananasmi

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Re: Suggestions for alternatives to BFG T/As
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2014 - 01:58:11 AM »
For some reason, I couldn't find Toyo's in 14".

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Re: Suggestions for alternatives to BFG T/As
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2014 - 12:59:13 PM »

Sadly you won't find many tires in 14" and 15" anymore as the tire companies have graduated to the 17" + space.

I lucked out and got the last Indy Firehawks in my area.
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Re: Suggestions for alternatives to BFG T/As
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2014 - 01:19:33 PM »
I've also found Jetzone Avenger, although their tread looks an awful lot like a Cooper Cobra. Only S or T rated, so certainly a cruiser type tire, but they do have solid block white letters.

http://www.jetzontire.com/tires/Detail.aspx?lineid=106&application=Performance

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Re: Suggestions for alternatives to BFG T/As
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2014 - 02:31:23 PM »
Grr, I may end up w/ BFGs by virtue of the 14" rim.

Bummer, the Firehawks look fantastic.

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Re: Suggestions for alternatives to BFG T/As
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2014 - 10:32:55 PM »
I would suggest it is time to swap out the wheels , you can get pkg with wheels & tires for reasonable $$ fron Discount tire direct & others , move up to 17 " & you have a lot of selection

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