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Old 06-13-2022, 10:30 PM
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Steve, do you mind sharing where you bought them?
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Old 06-13-2022, 10:55 PM
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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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Old 06-13-2022, 11:01 PM
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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.

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Looks great. Have they made a Goodyear Polyglas radial yet?
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Looks great. Have they made a Goodyear Polyglas radial yet?
Goodyear is a different company (Kelsey)
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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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.

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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.
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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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This car somewhat vindicates your tire choice Steve. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...amaro-z-28-65/
Heck of a price for a car with a re-stamped block !!
Wish I hadn't gone to bat, now I want a Honda shown on the side panel...
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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
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