Firestone Wide Oval Radials

[Formula455SD]

Originally Posted by GM Powertrain

Looks great. Have they made a Goodyear Polyglas radial yet?

Yes. But they have a funky tread design.

https://www.kelseytire.com/performan...lyglas-radial/

I installed a set of FR/70x14 wide oval radials on my SS454 Chevelle earlier this year.

I spent 15 years working in the tire industry. The wide oval radials appear to be a poorly made cheap tire that they are charging a premium for because of the look. I will say... they do ride nice and look cool. I probably would not buy another set. My SD455 was due for a new set of tires. A couple months ago I bought a set of 245/60R15 Mastercraft Avengers for $108/ea from Walmart. In all honesty... the Mastercrafts are a better quality tire overall... but don't have the "look". I used to be a BFG T/A guy. But BFG quality has gone down and the prices have gone through the roof.

[GM Powertrain]

Originally Posted by Formula455SD

Yes. But they have a funky tread design.

https://www.kelseytire.com/performan...lyglas-radial/

I installed a set of FR/70x14 wide oval radials on my SS454 Chevelle earlier this year.

I spent 15 years working in the tire industry. The wide oval radials appear to be a poorly made cheap tire that they are charging a premium for because of the look. I will say... they do ride nice and look cool. I probably would not buy another set. My SD455 was due for a new set of tires. A couple months ago I bought a set of 245/60R15 Mastercraft Avengers for $108/ea from Walmart. In all honesty... the Mastercrafts are a better quality tire overall... but don't have the "look". I used to be a BFG T/A guy. But BFG quality has gone down and the prices have gone through the roof.

Man do they ever have a strange tread design. That alone would make me purchase the Firestone Wide Oval's. I do love the original Polyglas look and have a set on my Nova SS.

[Steve Shauger]

Originally Posted by oldstv

Steve, do you mind sharing where you bought them?

My choice was driven by the fact they had them in-stock. I went to several vendors and was told 6+weeks back Nov-Dec. I kept searching and they had them in stock and best price and included shipping.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Fires...nalQuery=62490

[Mr70]

Blasphemy no,Sacrilege,yes.

[Lynn]

I will be trying out a set of the same tires for my Z.
I have three sets of wheels now; and only two sets of tires.

[ban617]

Steve , they look very nice are those the same size as originally came on the car 27” tall seems like with a 3.73 or 4.10 she will be singing …

[Too Many Projects]

They look great, Steve. I hope they serve you well.

[x33rs]

Originally Posted by ban617

Steve , they look very nice are those the same size as originally came on the car 27” tall seems like with a 3.73 or 4.10 she will be singing …

The correct Z tire is an E-70-15 wide tread and Kelsey lists that tire at 26.73 overall diameter.

Their F-70-15 is listed as 26.51 overall diameter.

Pretty close in diameter.

The Firestone however varies a little more and in the other direction.
E-70 Sport Car tire is listed as 26.6" diameter but their F-70 Wide ovals are listed as 26.9" diameter.

When jumping to the radial design from Coker, only offered in the F-70, the diameter jumps to 27.1 inches so they are taller than all of them.

[dykstra]

Tires look great and so does the stance!!

[olredalert]

----Got a set on my 69 Grand Prix. Love them on that car as the ride is right for a semi luxury/muscle car!.....Bill S