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WHYBYNU · 02-07-2003, 03:49 PM

What brand tires are you guys running? I just bought new Torque-thrust II's rims 15x7 & 15x8 from and I started tire shopping for 225/70/15 for front and 275/60/15 rear.

I've ran BFgoodrich for years but was wondering what else is out there. So let me know what brand you guys like and why or what to stay a way from and why. Pics would be awesome to !!!!

Thanks,
John

Oborny71 · 02-07-2003, 04:42 PM

I got regul sport chanllengers'. They are actually made by BFGoodrich, but are much cheaper the the radial T/A, and I like there tread pattern a little bit better too. I love my tires, they provide awesome wet and dry traction.

krazy_texan · 02-07-2003, 04:55 PM

i have always used goodyear wranglers on my current 71 but when i had my falcon and my 65 chevy i had micky thompsons it is just a matter of personal taste and need and the type of application that determines what i use

*Shane* · 02-07-2003, 05:06 PM

The Tire Rack try these guys ... great prices and shipping is fairly inexpensive too.

Go to top of page and select "Products" and then "Tires" ... do a search by tire size ...

Check out the Dunlop SP9000 series tires ... nice looking tires and fairly affordable.

**Palf70Step** · 02-07-2003, 05:35 PM

Not sure if they are everywhere or just down in this area, but I like Mastercraft. http://www.mastercrafttires.com/ They seem to grip real good. give real good wet and dry handling as well as they wear real well. OH yeah. they leave nice solid black strips occasionaly

weasel29gm · 02-07-2003, 08:58 PM

I'm runnin' a 255-70-15 Dayton Daytona, good lookin tread and with Daytona on em' that means there fast !!!!!! LOL!!!!!

meathead95 · 02-07-2003, 09:13 PM

I had goodyear eagle's on my v8 s-10 and it didnt have any traction for sh!t. Then when they exploded I bought the new firestone firehawk ss20's and now I have to try to break them loose and the truck launches like a rocket. their is a night and day difference between the two. I have never seen a tire with so much grip.

DanoDMano · 02-07-2003, 10:18 PM

I'm running Nitto tires on my American Eagle 18", and love them to death. I got them at Discount tire.

WHYBYNU · 02-07-2003, 11:06 PM

Thanks for the replies !!!! Keep'em comming..

71k5 · 02-07-2003, 11:26 PM

I use tirerack.com, too...Yokohamas!!

nate68 · 02-08-2003, 01:36 AM

radial t/a's are not the best in the rain but dry traction is decent and they are fairly cheap.

68gmcjon · 02-08-2003, 02:01 AM

Cooper Cobras, awesome traction wet and dry!

Project1970 · 02-08-2003, 06:26 AM

Yokohama Avid S/Ts...they beat the tar out of Radial T/As, dry and ESPECIALLY in the wet, not to mention TireRack.com has them much cheaper!

JoetheMobster · 02-08-2003, 07:18 AM

I'm using Pirelli Scorpions on my truck right now. 235/75/15 on front, 255/75/15 on back. Awesome tires in the snow

I currently don't have a spare, as one of the above rear tires got punctured pretty bad (beyond repair) and so the spare 255 is currently mounted.

Remember to get a fifth tire when buying, for the spare!

Project1970 · 02-10-2003, 12:32 AM

Joe: I'll second Scorpions rocking in the snow. Of course, my only driving-in-the-snow experience, aside from sliding all over the place in a 1997 Mercedes E320 with Kumho Ecsta Supra 712's, is in my grandpa's Volvo V70XC, shod in Scorpiomns. Ran right up some steeeeep icy slopes.

02-07-2003, 03:49 PM	#1
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	What brand tires ? What brand tires are you guys running? I just bought new Torque-thrust II's rims 15x7 & 15x8 from and I started tire shopping for 225/70/15 for front and 275/60/15 rear. I've ran BFgoodrich for years but was wondering what else is out there. So let me know what brand you guys like and why or what to stay a way from and why. Pics would be awesome to !!!! Thanks, John __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

02-07-2003, 04:42 PM	#2
Oborny71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 587	I got regul sport chanllengers'. They are actually made by BFGoodrich, but are much cheaper the the radial T/A, and I like there tread pattern a little bit better too. I love my tires, they provide awesome wet and dry traction. __________________ 67 Chevy SWB - goal of a 1,000 hp weekend cruiser

02-07-2003, 04:55 PM	#3
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i have always used goodyear wranglers on my current 71 but when i had my falcon and my 65 chevy i had micky thompsons it is just a matter of personal taste and need and the type of application that determines what i use __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

02-07-2003, 05:35 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,644	Not sure if they are everywhere or just down in this area, but I like Mastercraft. http://www.mastercrafttires.com/ They seem to grip real good. give real good wet and dry handling as well as they wear real well. OH yeah. they leave nice solid black strips occasionaly __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-07-2003, 08:58 PM	#6
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	I'm runnin' a 255-70-15 Dayton Daytona, good lookin tread and with Daytona on em' that means there fast !!!!!! LOL!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

02-07-2003, 05:06 PM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	The Tire Rack try these guys ... great prices and shipping is fairly inexpensive too. Go to top of page and select "Products" and then "Tires" ... do a search by tire size ... Check out the Dunlop SP9000 series tires ... nice looking tires and fairly affordable.

02-07-2003, 09:13 PM	#7
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	I had goodyear eagle's on my v8 s-10 and it didnt have any traction for sh!t. Then when they exploded I bought the new firestone firehawk ss20's and now I have to try to break them loose and the truck launches like a rocket. their is a night and day difference between the two. I have never seen a tire with so much grip. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-07-2003, 10:18 PM	#8
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	I'm running Nitto tires on my American Eagle 18", and love them to death. I got them at Discount tire. __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

02-07-2003, 11:06 PM	#9
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Thanks for the replies !!!! Keep'em comming.. __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

02-07-2003, 11:26 PM	#10
71k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Manchester, PA Posts: 138	I use tirerack.com, too...Yokohamas!!

02-08-2003, 01:36 AM	#11
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	radial t/a's are not the best in the rain but dry traction is decent and they are fairly cheap. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

02-08-2003, 02:01 AM	#12
68gmcjon Got earplugs? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Winfield, Kansas Posts: 556	Cooper Cobras, awesome traction wet and dry! __________________ 1968 GMC Original A/C, bucket seats, PS,PB 396 bored to 402, Dynomax cerama-coat headers, Super 40 Flowmasters, 272/284 Crane cam, Crane gold roller rockers, holley 750 cfm double pumper, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, HEI ignition, 9.5:compression Alltogether 411HP and 446ft/lbs Dana 60 w/ 3.54 gears Turbo 400 tranny Why would you have anything other than a big block? HAHA

02-08-2003, 06:26 AM	#13
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Yokohama Avid S/Ts...they beat the tar out of Radial T/As, dry and ESPECIALLY in the wet, not to mention TireRack.com has them much cheaper! __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

02-08-2003, 07:18 AM	#14
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	I'm using Pirelli Scorpions on my truck right now. 235/75/15 on front, 255/75/15 on back. Awesome tires in the snow I currently don't have a spare, as one of the above rear tires got punctured pretty bad (beyond repair) and so the spare 255 is currently mounted. Remember to get a fifth tire when buying, for the spare! __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

02-10-2003, 12:32 AM	#15
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Joe: I'll second Scorpions rocking in the snow. Of course, my only driving-in-the-snow experience, aside from sliding all over the place in a 1997 Mercedes E320 with Kumho Ecsta Supra 712's, is in my grandpa's Volvo V70XC, shod in Scorpiomns. Ran right up some steeeeep icy slopes. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!



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