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