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Steve, do you mind sharing where you bought them?
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I've liked the radial look-a-likes since they came out. I just wish they would expand the choices a bit.
Not having the correct tire available for our 69Z has kept me from buying them. But they still do look good on yours. Well that and also the fact that we put about 10,000 miles a year on it and I don't think I can afford to replace those tires that frequently, lol So I just stick to the BFG's until the car gets restored and removed from daily status. |
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That looks good.....real good!
In fact, I like the way the F70-15 fills the wheel well a bit more. I have those same tires on my Dad's 67 Corvette and love them. I'll echo x33rs in the thought about some more sizes to choose from. Tim |
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Looks great. Have they made a Goodyear Polyglas radial yet?
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1971 Nova SS BBC and 3 Pedals 1965 442 Post Coupe 1987 Buick Turbo T ex GM High Tech Performance Magazine project car 10.45 @ 128.71 '87 Buick Regal Turbo T Stock 48,000 miles 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat 5400 miles 2014 F150 Supercab Ecoboost - Livernois Motorsports tuned Formers: '67,69 and '73 SS Chevelles '65 Biscayne 427 '66 Caprice 396 '72 LeMans Y code 455 VIN 007 6 GN and Turbo T's, 2 Wildcats, GS, 2 Skylarks ...and a partridge in a pear tree. |
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Last time I talked to them at BJ they had planned to do some Goodyear radials but I haven't seen anything. The Firestone radials come from Coker. They were there as well and they had no plans to make any E-70 Sport Car 200's. I guess not enough demand. Would be cool if they did. First company to come out with the E-70 Radials I'll probably buy them. |
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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. Last edited by Formula455SD; 06-14-2022 at 01:05 AM. |
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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.
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1971 Nova SS BBC and 3 Pedals 1965 442 Post Coupe 1987 Buick Turbo T ex GM High Tech Performance Magazine project car 10.45 @ 128.71 '87 Buick Regal Turbo T Stock 48,000 miles 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat 5400 miles 2014 F150 Supercab Ecoboost - Livernois Motorsports tuned Formers: '67,69 and '73 SS Chevelles '65 Biscayne 427 '66 Caprice 396 '72 LeMans Y code 455 VIN 007 6 GN and Turbo T's, 2 Wildcats, GS, 2 Skylarks ...and a partridge in a pear tree. |
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This car somewhat vindicates your tire choice Steve. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...amaro-z-28-65/
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Wish I hadn't gone to bat, now I want a Honda shown on the side panel... ![]()
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Mitch 1970 Chevelle SS 1966 Chevelle SS 1967 Camaro ss/rs 1938 Business coupe, street rod 2000 FXSTS, original owner, 13k miles |
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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
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Steve Shauger The Supercar Registry www.yenko.net Vintage Certification™ , Providing Recognition to Unrestored Muscle Cars. Website: www.vintagecertification.com |
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