[Steve C.]

" I did drive a C63 AMG that had performance tires on it and I think 20" rims. Was like a go cart. But the suspension is so much more modern."


I'm not suggesting this applies here, but a somewhat related topic. A common complaint with ‘60s muscle cars is the lack of “feel” in the steering wheel compared to newer cars.

See my posts #13 and #5 on the subject here:

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...hlight=valving



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[Steve C.]

15-inch FIRESTONE "INDY 500", still with the old fashion tread pattern !

https://www.tyresgator.com/product/2...xoCQsUQAvD_BwE



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[Formulajones]

Originally Posted by 78w72

yes i posted a link for the 500's in post #3. but here it is again.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/352572245641

this is to an ebay seller that also has 275/60 & i think 225/70. but if you google "firestone indy 500" & one of those sizes a few links come up from other sellers, even walmart has them last i checked. they are priced pretty good too compared to BFG or other name brands.

Thanks, that gave me more places to search. I see at least a couple sizes offered from different places. Maybe in time they'll have more sizes available.

[Nobuddy]

Originally Posted by chuckies76ta

Really hard to find a 15" performance tire with a high speed rating.

Maybe not easy to find at the local stores but Michelin does still produce their classic XWX. I believe 205, 215 and 225 widths in 70 section 15 inch are all available. Blackwall only of course.

[78w72]

Originally Posted by Steve C.

15-inch FIRESTONE "INDY 500", still with the old fashion tread pattern !

https://www.tyresgator.com/product/2...xoCQsUQAvD_BwE
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still a better tire than current BFG's... & higher speed rating

[locomotivebreath]

I’m not see the RWL 15’s on any Firestone sight , are these old stock ?

[Formulajones]

Originally Posted by locomotivebreath

I’m not see the RWL 15’s on any Firestone sight , are these old stock ?

From what I could find, the actual Firestone sight doesn't list any of the raised white letter 500 tires. Only the aftermarket places that have been linked in this thread showed a couple sizes available from what I could see.

[78w72]

i dont see them advertised on firestones website either. but i messaged one of the ebay sellers earlier this year asking if they were new, they said they are made new & guaranteed it.

i dont think amazon or walmart or other companies that carry these would or could sell old stock tires. some of the reviews on walmart say they have current DOT dates on the sidewall.

[Formulajones]

Originally Posted by 78w72

i dont see them advertised on firestones website either. but i messaged one of the ebay sellers earlier this year asking if they were new, they said they are made new & guaranteed it.

i dont think amazon or walmart or other companies that carry these would or could sell old stock tires. some of the reviews on walmart say they have current DOT dates on the sidewall.

I don't think places like Walmart would sell outdated tires either, especially since most bigger Walmarts have install centers, and these tire stores generally won't even touch your tire, not even put a plug in it, if it's beyond 4-5 years.

[grandam1979]

From Summit Ironman H rated

[locomotivebreath]

Must fit a Ram air IV car ! https://www.ebay.com/itm/33411796639...mis&media=COPY