BF Goodrich radial T/A, Cooper Cobra GT, Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires

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  1. ap1672

    ap1672 Silver Level contributor

    I am going with Coopers to replace my 13 yo BFG's. I am glad to see Larry likes his Coopers.
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    ap1672, Jun 4, 2016
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  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member



    I would not put 14's and 15's on the car. If it was me, I'd go 255/60's all around. Confirm that with the 68-69 guys, but I don't think it is a problem on the front.
     
    LARRY70GS, Jun 4, 2016
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  3. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Have a look on the sidewall for the maximum inflation pressure. On my Cooper Cobras, it is 44 psi. Back when out cars were new, tires had a maximum inflation pressure of 32 psi. My chassis manual says 26-28, but on a 44 psi tire, 38-39 is the equivalent.
     
    LARRY70GS, Jun 4, 2016
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  4. matt68gs400

    matt68gs400 Well-Known Member

    Interesting. It never occurred to me to go with a 255/60 on the front as well.


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    matt68gs400, Jun 4, 2016
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  5. SteeveeDee

    SteeveeDee Orange Acres

    I ran BFG 245/65R15s on all four corners with an 8" Corvette style rallye wheel, 4.5" BS. IIRC, it would rub in the front at close to lock on the steering.
     
    SteeveeDee, Jun 4, 2016
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  6. garybuick

    garybuick Time Traveler

    white racing stripe and white letters, otherwise the redlines would look fantastic on black car.
     
    garybuick, Jun 4, 2016
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  7. Mike B in SC

    Mike B in SC Well-Known Member

    I vote for ones you didn't mention: Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T's. I have them on my 68 (245/60-15) and really like them. I like the white letters out and I have never had a problem cleaning the "blue" off of new ones...
     

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    Mike B in SC, Jun 4, 2016
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  8. gs66

    gs66 Silver Level contributor

    We have Coopers on several cars and have had good luck with all of them. I like white letters out, to me that fits the muscle car vibe.
     
    gs66, Jun 5, 2016
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  9. matt68gs400

    matt68gs400 Well-Known Member

    I really like those MT's you have on. I do like the redlines the best, but the size is very limited and they are more money than i want to spend on a skinny tire. I'll probably stay with BFG or Cooper.

    I'm not sure that having a 255 in the front will look right, but i don't know for sure.

    Keep the suggestions coming, much appreciated!


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    matt68gs400, Jun 5, 2016
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  10. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Those are 255's on the front of my car.

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    LARRY70GS, Jun 5, 2016
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  11. matt68gs400

    matt68gs400 Well-Known Member

    Thanks, that looks great!
    Those are the Coopers with white letters in, correct?

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    matt68gs400, Jun 5, 2016
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  12. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Yes sir. 275/60R-15 in back.
     
    LARRY70GS, Jun 5, 2016
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  13. Ryans-GSX

    Ryans-GSX Have fun, life is short.

    Ryans-GSX, Jun 5, 2016
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  14. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    LARRY70GS, Jun 5, 2016
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  15. Mike B in SC

    Mike B in SC Well-Known Member

    44 psi
     
    Mike B in SC, Jun 5, 2016
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  16. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Thanks, same as the Coopers.:TU::TU:
     
    LARRY70GS, Jun 6, 2016
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  17. gs66

    gs66 Silver Level contributor

    Larrys does look good with the black out!
     
    gs66, Jun 6, 2016
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  18. wkillgs

    wkillgs Gold Level Contributor

    Cooper tire owns Mickey Thompson Tires!
     
    wkillgs, Jun 6, 2016
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  19. Ken Mild

    Ken Mild King of 18 Year Resto's

    I was gonna say it looks like very similar tread pattern, too. I have to say next time around, for the cost of BFG's, it's a no brainer to go with Cooper. They look similar to BFG in every way without having to bend over and grab my ankles.

    Plus, I have 245-60-14 and Coopr sells a 235-60-14 which is close. (little higher profile I guess, being 235 instead of 245?)
     
    Ken Mild, Jun 6, 2016
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  20. matt68gs400

    matt68gs400 Well-Known Member

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    Unfortunately no 245/60/14 on this chart but you can see the trend.
     
    matt68gs400, Jun 6, 2016
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