[71GP76TA]

235 or 245/60R15. I prefer the 245's

[eaglesan13]

X2!

Originally Posted by 71GP76TA

235 or 245/60R15. I prefer the 245's

[kingbuzzo]

Those look great...thanks so much!

I got some time to shop around while I'm restoring the new shoes...

[kingbuzzo]

Yeeouch $1500 Canadian funny money for the BFGs but he can still get them it seems.

I'll keep shopping... 🛒

[Big Bear]

Set of 4 BFG 255/60s were under $1100 to my door from PMC Tire

[kingbuzzo]

Oh I never heard of them...i'll check it out thx

[78w72]

Originally Posted by kingbuzzo

Yeeouch $1500 Canadian funny money for the BFGs but he can still get them it seems.

I'll keep shopping... 🛒

Im not sure how canadian price converts to USD, but does summit ship to canada? Current USD price is $210ea, $840/4, thats with free shipping in US, if they ship to canada that might be the cheapest option.

Or if you are close to the border or have a friend family member that can buy them & arrange to get them to you?

Check other brand prices like cooper or M/T too.

[Big Bear]

Recieved a pair of axles that are $366US. To my door $740Can.

[kingbuzzo]

Between the tarrifs taxes dollar and doodie we are boned.

I do have to order a new headliner so I don't have a choice there.

That site big bear recommended is way cheaper... Thx again sir

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[jerry455]

I am using 255 60's on my 1976 Firebird. I have 8" snowflakes, but I had 7" Rallye 2's before. 255's seem to be the right size. I will probably upgrade to a 275 tire for the rear.

[kingbuzzo]

I'm back n forth on the staggering...i got time as I'm still waiting for my wheels to return from the blaster...

[kingbuzzo]

Hoping to get this project back on track...my new job got outsourced to Bangalore last year so been in financial turmoil for some time...sigh

Anyway, seems like nobody stocks 275's in Canada.

Not even tirerack.com has them.

1010 "says" they have them but kinda pricey.

Anyone have any others to try?

Thanks

[78w72]

Not sure if you looked for the M/T radials I mentioned... they are lower priced than BFG at every US company that sells tires, should be the same there. MT are higher speed rating and still have the solid white letter look, coopers do too but for some reason I dont like the "cobra" name on my Pontiacs. I see the MT 275/60 radials for $180-$255 on ebay with free shipping, they might ship to canada too?

[kingbuzzo]

Call me old school but I like the BFGs - never did me wrong

I found some 275s on amazon of all places however I think I may have to get the 255's elsewhere.

These old cars are getting to be a PITA for tires lol - especially where I live natch

I would love to get the new style honeys but that ain't happening unless I hit the lotto 😒

[pontiacstogo]

I've run 235/60/15's on my 74 for the longest time as I originally thought the sidewall on the 225/70/15 looked too tall. When I replace the BFG's that are on the car now, I will go with 225/70/15 instead to get a more original look - funny how tastes change over time.

[kingbuzzo]

Everything goes in and out of style as well...being a child of the 70s 80s, I will always like something wider out back however the stock size looks good too

At least there aren't too many options for 15s to torment myself lol

[78w72]

Originally Posted by pontiacstogo

I've run 235/60/15's on my 74 for the longest time as I originally thought the sidewall on the 225/70/15 looked too tall. When I replace the BFG's that are on the car now, I will go with 225/70/15 instead to get a more original look - funny how tastes change over time.

255/60 are very close to the height of original 225/70 only they are a little wider for better traction/footprint. Fit and work great on 7 or 8" wide wheels.

[kingbuzzo]

Finally found some tires at the local stealership...somewhat cheaper than 1010 tires which were the only other place i found stock considering all the bs border fees/exchange etc.

Forward momentum!

Bad pic...dang wife dropped new pone and I need a new one pretty bad:

[kingbuzzo]

Update:

After much sanding, priming, painting the Honeys the stealership mounted the 255/275s and I love my car again!

It even fixed her saggy arse with the slightly taller tire out back.

A little rubbing in the rear wheel wells upon hard turn but we will adjust with a hammer.

Thanks again for your help!

I sold the old man American racing wheels to a young man with a 76 omega.

[free ai art generator]

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