Tire Choices

[raybee]

Im looking to replace my tires this weekend(P255 60R15) - are my only options BFG Radial T/As and Coopers? If it makes any difference, I like to face the black side out...

 

[22229stingray81]

The choices do seem to be dwindling. FWIW, I switched from Goodyear Eagle GTII's to BFG Radial T/A's a couple years ago and couldn't be happier. Great grip and they don't fall apart like the Goodyears always seemed to.


-Tatortot

 

[Tom Bryant]

There is a new offering in this size from Mickey Thompson in their new Sportsman S/T line. I haven't tried them yet but am thinking about it. My old Goodyear STs are just that, old.

They look period. They make both sizes for the L81; 255/60/15 and 225/70/15.

Mickey Thompson Tires

Tom

 

[22229stingray81]

Price is about $134 per tire for the M/T's, which is comparable to the BFG's.


-Tatortot

 

[Tom Bryant]

That's pushing $600. mounted and balanced. Have you heard of anyone using the Coker reproductions of the original Good Years? I know they are really high priced. For me they would only be bought for a NCRS car that will be judged.

Tom

 

[22229stingray81]

Yeesh, that is almost $600. I remember when I could get the GY GTII's for like $98, sometimes on sale in the $83 range.

Never even heard of the repro Coker's.


-Tatortot

 

[Tom Bryant]

Corvette Central has them in their catalog. Hold on to your wallet.

225/70/15

255/60/15

It doesn't say on the page but I'm pretty sure they are made by Coker but possibly Kelsey.

Tom

 

[22229stingray81]

Holy crap! That's C6Z06 tire money!

 

[Tom Bryant]

Yes it is but if your are going for judging points you need them. Personally, I don't need no stinking judging points. I like the looks of the Mickeys because the letter size and style is very close to the original Poly Steel Goodyear 225/70s on the wife's '81. I wonder what the black side looks like? Maybe if you emailed Summit they would take some pictures. I don't know what the black side of the T/As look like either.

Tom

 

[Peer81]

I have some Dunlop Qualifier tires (switched from BF) I'm very happy with them as they have a normal tire pattern and not the off road pattern the BF's have.

Greetings Peter

 

[raybee]

Any comments about COOPER Cobra Radial GTs? They are around $115 a tire

 

[bill81vette]

I have Firestone's on the front of my Yvette... love them...
got them from tire rack

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[Jon S]

Corvette Central has them in their catalog. Hold on to your wallet.

225/70/15

255/60/15

It doesn't say on the page but I'm pretty sure they are made by Coker but possibly Kelsey.

Tom

Tom -

They are made by Kelsey.

Jn

 

[Tom Bryant]

Thanks Jon

So Ray, what did you buy? How do you like them?

Tom