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01-23-2008, 10:48 PM
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Re: What's with Radial TA's?
Well, among all of us, I have a probably the best reason to run the tires. Many of you know the "Tirebird" got it's name from BFG, who had the car built as one of 5 race replica's in 1971 for the SCCA TransAm series, to promote the, then new, BFG T/A Radial. BTW, the Hot Rod Magazine Ad(attached) is from 1978.
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01-23-2008, 11:59 PM
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Re: What's with Radial TA's?
I think its all a matter of taste and your goal. If you are into competing in a high level judged event, then you need to get a set of appropriate repops. I have two cars with orig tires, and i don't feel that comfortable driving the darn things, I usually end up with white knuckles and feel every rut in the road. Also being 38 years old and deteriorating adds to a real driving experience.
I drive all my cars and have several sets of TA radials which I interchange. This tire has always performed well and is the accepted standard for the muscle car market. Decent look (yes i agree an original bias ply looks better) great performance, have a size for most applications and reasonably priced...Whats not to like! 
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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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01-24-2008, 05:04 AM
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Re: What's with Radial TA's?
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It would be nice if they dug out the old mold and spun them again...   [/ QUOTE ] Hey D.....this thing is sittin up so high....is it 4 wheel drive??? 
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#6
01-25-2008, 12:44 AM
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Re: What's with Radial TA's?
Cool pictures. I run them on my 67 Camaro. They are inexpensive, look good, and have good ride quality.
 
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Andy 1967 Camaro 406 4 speed 1969 C/10 383 5 speed 1969 D300 318 4 speed 1969 Super Bee 383 4 speed 1972 K/5 350 Turbo 350 1972 Duster 340 727 1974 'Cuda 340 4 speed
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01-25-2008, 06:46 AM
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Re: What's with Radial TA's?
For me its all about what I ran back in the day....Cragers, T/A's, windows down,Stranglehold and a High Life. Like a scene right out of "Dazed and Confused". Ten foot tall and bulletproof
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Howard Growing old is a certainty, growing up isn't
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#10
02-29-2008, 01:37 AM
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Re: What's with Radial TA's?
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It would be nice if they dug out the old mold and spun them again... [/ QUOTE ] If anyone is interested, I was talking to a guy in NE today that has a set of these on a old Street Rod project he bought 15-20 years ago that he never finished. He thinks the fronts are E60s and is not sure about the rears. If anyone is interested PM me for his name and number.
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 72 SS 350 4spd Camaro 74 Z28 Automatic 80 Z28 4spd 94 Z28 Automatic
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