[fyrffytr1]

I need to replace the tires on my 65 GTO. I am currently running 215/60r15s all the way around.
WHat tires do y'all recommend? I am looking at a set of B.F.Goodrich radial comp T/As but am open to suggestions.
I have a set of rallye 1 with redline tires that I put on on rare occassions but I don't want to run them all the time.
I put about 3,000 miles ayear on the car.
Thanks for the help.

[Trips4me]

I also run 215/70/14 Cooper GT radials on 14x7 rally I's. No problems and they seem to wear well. Not real sticky but I have run them at the track as well.

[70machone]

I run Diamond Back redline tires, 225/70/14 the absolute only way to go in my book...ten times better than any Coker out there. I drive my car 3-4 times a week and the tires have held up against anything I have thrown against them.--Ron

[Fox]

A good tire to be sure but the treadwear probably indicates that it sticks to the road like shellack but wears out quickly.

[fyrffytr1]

I need to replace the tires on my 65 GTO. I am currently running 215/60r15s all the way around.
WHat tires do y'all recommend? I am looking at a set of B.F.Goodrich radial comp T/As but am open to suggestions.
I have a set of rallye 1 with redline tires that I put on on rare occassions but I don't want to run them all the time.
I put about 3,000 miles ayear on the car.
Thanks for the help.

[Mr_GTO]

225/60ZR15

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...make=Firestone



http://www.tirerack.com/survey/Surve...ommentStatus=P





Best tire made bar none. Make sure you read the reviews and survey results. If you get caught in the rain, you will LOVE these tires. No hydroplaning what so ever.

[The Champ]

The 215/75/14 is right around the original height.

You may want to check out Diamondback Classics Redlines also.

They have a 225/70/14 that would be close to the "correct" height also.

Several members have put the Diamondbacks on, and I haven't seen one negative comment.

[uforacing]

Having run just about most of the tires listed I would stay away from the dunlop. I like the Avid S/T and the Firestone SS series. Both have good looks but the nod to traction and handling goes to the Avid. Mileage and wet/snow traction to the Firestone. I put 40,000 plus miles on a set of Firestones on my 70 GP. Just my two cents.

[Steve O]

I run BFG Radial T/As on both my 66 GTO and 68 Camaro and I love 'em! For the GTO I use 235/60/R15 (front) and 245/60/R15 (rear). No clearance issues and they hold the road! I love the way they steer. And I like the look. Just my .02

[lil64gto]

I am looking for new sneakers for the Crager S/S that I just bought. Doing a lot of studing on Tire Rack and the Firestone Indy 500 are the widest and highest rating for dry traction. The Dunlop GT Qualifier are a close second for dry traction but they are not as wide.

I think that I am going to go with the Dunlop's

[JEFF KING]

For Redlines i have to agree with 70machone.
The Coker Redlines look bad, the side wall is filled with seams looks like the tires are made out of a puzzle.
Diamondback make the best looking Redwall tires.
Take a look around at your next show you will see what i mean.
I,m running the Coker repo Firestone wide ovals right now, they handle/ride fine... But i know it would be better with some high tech tires but you can,t beat the look.
However i don,t think the rears will "DryRot" before i have too replace them

Diamondback redlines

[nedorama]

Originally Posted by JEFF KING

For Redlines i have to agree with 70machone.
The Coker Redlines look bad, the side wall is filled with seams looks like the tires are made out of a puzzle.
Diamondback make the best looking Redwall tires.
Take a look around at your next show you will see what i mean.
I,m running the Coker repo Firestone wide ovals right now, they handle/ride fine... But i know it would be better with some high tech tires but you can,t beat the look.
However i don,t think the rears will "DryRot" before i have too replace them

Diamondback redlines

Anyone know the difference between the different styles of the Diamondback tires or have a preference? Looking at 215/70/R15's for Rally II's on 67 LeMans Convertible -
a) is this the right tire size?
b) which kind of Diamondback radial (they have several in the line) do people like?

[Mr_GTO]

That tirewear thing is BS. I have owned 3 sets of the SZ50's and I put 25K on one set, 15K on another and 10K on another and they all showed the same kind of wear, basically nothing. Keep them at hte right pressure and move them front to back every 5K miles and you will have no problems at all.

[schlitzman]

I have Diamond Back 225/70/R14 Red Lines on my'66 and love 'em.

[Junkyard Dog]

Champ, what tires would be "sticky" with low tread life?

[Scarebird]

I ran Goodyear Eagle GT's on my 83 Camaro, 215/65/15 (stock size for Z28's in 83). Excellent grip, good ride. The BFG's I ran on my 442 were junk- only looked good; really crappy in the rain, and not much better traction in the dry.

[Fox]

There are a lot of things to consider when purchasing tires. You have to be aware of tread wear ratings, sidewall stiffness, the flatness of the tread, speed rating etc. It's also a good idea to check out as many reviews as you can. For me the decision came down to either Dunlop qualifier or Yokohama Avid S/T. The Avid tires are superior but it really came down to availability, size, and price so I went with the Dunlops.

[PMDRACER]

Have Kelly Chargers on my '71. Absolutely cannot wait to get rid of them. The absolute worst thing I ever did was put those tires on my car. Going back to BFGs.

[67cruiser]

im running coopers on my 67 gto, love em!! just my thoughts!!

[Goin' Topless]

I run BFG TAs too. 245/60R/15s on the back, 235s on the front. 26.25" tall.

I had a set of coopers on a daily driver once. Liked them.

you can have the tires mounted with the blackwall facing out. Although, it's cool to have "BF Goodrich Radial TA" showing.