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    Offline HP2

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    Re: Tire brand prefs?
    « Reply #15 on: April 29, 2011 - 02:57:00 PM »
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    Offline moprr

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    Re: Tire brand prefs?
    « Reply #16 on: April 30, 2011 - 09:44:58 PM »
    I have Kumho ecsta stx in a 275/60/15 on my pickup and they are way better then the bf t/a they replaced.  I am really happy for the price alot stickier than the bf.
    « Last Edit: April 30, 2011 - 09:48:07 PM by moprr »
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    Offline shadango

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    Re: Tire brand prefs?
    « Reply #17 on: May 01, 2011 - 07:34:12 PM »
    I stopped by a Firestone dealer today....

    They have to order the Indy Firehawk 500 in...but gave me a great price if I go that route......$490 or so installed, etc.

    Thats for two 275 60 15 tires and two 235 60 15....

    One thing they couldnt do was give me the tire heights.....

    I have 15x8, 4.5" backspacing (0 offset) wheels on the back and 15x7 4.0 " backspace (0 offfset)

    From what i can see reading other threads they should fit.

    The firestone guy says that if there is an issue when he mounts them he will take them back.....

    Still not sure i want to go all the way to 275 rear and 235 front.......  :dunno:
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: Tire brand prefs?
    « Reply #18 on: May 01, 2011 - 09:23:43 PM »
    Quote from: shadango on May 01, 2011 - 07:34:12 PM
    I stopped by a Firestone dealer today....

    They have to order the Indy Firehawk 500 in...but gave me a great price if I go that route......$490 or so installed, etc.

    Thats for two 275 60 15 tires and two 235 60 15....

    One thing they couldnt do was give me the tire heights.....

    I have 15x8, 4.5" backspacing (0 offset) wheels on the back and 15x7 4.0 " backspace (0 offfset)

    From what i can see reading other threads they should fit.

    The firestone guy says that if there is an issue when he mounts them he will take them back.....

    Still not sure i want to go all the way to 275 rear and 235 front.......  :dunno:


    Sounds like a good price! Look here for the specs.
    http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Firestone&tireModel=Firehawk+Indy+500
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    Re: Tire brand prefs?
    « Reply #19 on: May 01, 2011 - 10:50:09 PM »
    Quote from: shadango on May 01, 2011 - 07:34:12 PM
    Still not sure i want to go all the way to 275 rear and 235 front.......  :dunno:
    IMO, that combo will look good on your 'Cuda. 'Course you could also get Dr.Diff's 1" spring relocation kit and buy 295 rears.... :bigsmile:
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    Re: Tire brand prefs?
    « Reply #20 on: May 02, 2011 - 03:49:32 PM »
    Quote from: dodj on May 01, 2011 - 10:50:09 PM
    IMO, that combo will look good on your 'Cuda. 'Course you could also get Dr.Diff's 1" spring relocation kit and buy 295 rears.... :bigsmile:

    I think it would look good too, but I am concerned about the 27 being "too tall".....I upgraded from 2.76s to 3.55s and dont want to take a hug step backwards......but looking at the rpm/tire size calculator, its only a 200 rpm difference.....so not sure if that would be a huge step back or not..... :clueless:
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    Offline barracuda7199

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    Re: Tire brand prefs?
    « Reply #21 on: May 02, 2011 - 10:56:54 PM »
    buy a 275 50 15. not sure if firestone has that size but alot of others do. i have had bfg radial t/a's in that size and nitto's drag radial.
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    Re: Tire brand prefs?
    « Reply #22 on: May 03, 2011 - 08:53:07 AM »
    Quote from: barracuda7199 on May 02, 2011 - 10:56:54 PM
    buy a 275 50 15. not sure if firestone has that size but alot of others do. i have had bfg radial t/a's in that size and nitto's drag radial.

    SO that would be a wider tire than the 25/60 but not as tall?
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    Offline HP2

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    Re: Tire brand prefs?
    « Reply #23 on: May 03, 2011 - 09:48:05 AM »
    275/50 is a common race tire size, but a fairly uncommon street tire size. I wouldn't go there on a street cruiser.

    235/60 and 275/60 is a very common combo for E and B bodied muscle cars. They provide a nice solid look without being a huge impact on fitment. 200 rpm change isn't a large difference. If you car is still on the road, take it for a drive and see what a 200 rpm difference is like. I'm guessing maybe 3-5 mph. If you don't like that, maybe look at Cooper, Dean, or Mickey Thompson for a 255/60. I know with the goofiness of avialable sizes at BFG, MT stepped up quickley with their ST line to fill the void. 
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