BFG Radial TA's vs. GY Polyglas bias plys

[roeville]

Yes, I made this exact swap (BFG's to Polyglas GT's) but I used a second set of original wheels figuring I would go back to the BFG's. I have not gone back since I made the change two years ago. To me, It was worth putting up with the tendencies of a bias-ply equipped car to have the original look. Don't get me wrong, radials are superior but I've found the car to be very drivable the way it was originally designed. I can still remember when there was no option to go to radials. - Mike

PS: Car is a 71 Z28 with manual steering

[CC Rider]

My Chevelle has Polyglas tires on it. They do not react as quick to steering input as BFG's do, do not ride as smooth, and do not like hard cornering. They also follow ruts in the road. However, this is how I remember driving it, and have no problem with any of it. And I drive my Chevelle 72 miles to and from Pavilions almost every Saturday. Much of the trip is on a highway.

Polyglas tires hook better than BFG's. Can't beat the looks either.

[Verne_Frantz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69SUPERSPORT396</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Polyglas tires hook better than BFG's. Can't beat the looks either.
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Maybe on dry pavement, but the original set I had on my '69 Road Runner were damn scary if there was any moisture on the road. They turned into slicks. I had to drive the car like I was driving on ice.

But I have to agree on looks. I don't know of a better looking tire.

Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]