Well Sarge, I don't need them yet! BUT in time we'll all need to purchase new sneakers. I have relatively new T/A's on mine, so depending on miles and cost, I'll be ready in a couple seasons. We need to get together more often and, and turn the tires. Week-end fall foliage run?  Anyone?

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Talking about Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's. 

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Well, wouldn't you want the Goodyears that originally came on your car instead of the 500's?  If it's from Coker, it's gonna be expensive regardless.  Next question, of course is, did your car come with the 500's, as I'm not familiar with 81's.

The Coker reproductions are usually around $400 each.


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The Goodyear tires in the rain were one of the worse tires I ever had on my car. I was on an off ramp driving like an old lady when my car did a 360 without warning.  I immediately took those off and put a set of BF Goodrich T/A's. Those were a major improvement. Then in 2010 I score one of the last remaining sets of Indy 500's. A lot of the vette guys in my area raved about the Indy 500's. Man they were right. Great grip and low road noise plus I can take a corner in the rain without sweating bullets. I know Coker tires are pricey, but I have stupid amounts of money into my rest-modded vette. So I'd gladly pay the money for a good tire. 

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Same thoughts as Gunslinger.  I have the Cobras now and they're good tires, no regrets, but I think I do like the looks of the BFGs just a bit more.  The white lettering on the Cobras seems to get dingier more quickly, too, but a small quibble.  On the flip side, the Cobras are one speed rating higher.  

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if I need tires on 79 I would look for goodyears but I do like  bfg,s    now worried abount cost look what spent on this car,tires what the big deal when it comes to tires ,this were going to look to save money?      just a thought. dwa

Well, $100/tire vs $400/tire for a tire that is a current design is worth it unless the car needs the OEM tires for judging purposes.


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Dang! I thought I was getting a deal at $111.00 no tax and free shipping! Still cheaper than everywhere else I could find. Got my Cobras in today from Discount Tire Direct...was going to go with Simple Tire that were cheaper but when I found out they were almost two years old, I backed out of that. I checked the date code on my Firehawks today and was shocked to see 503 on them. That means they were 3-4 years old when I bought them and 12 yrs old now instead of 8! They still look fine though but way past time to go. I'm anxious to get the Cobras on and see how they handle. Now I'll be able to put that 5th gear to good use... Jeff... were yours 255/60x15?PS... as for the white lettering getting dingy /dirty...after I put the dressing on the Firehawks, I would take a cloth, spray a little carb cleaner on it and wipe the tops of the letters off. That got rid of the oily residue most of the dressings have so dirt doesn't stick to it and they stay white! Never hurt the tire either...just sayin...





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   I know the voices aren't real, but they have some pretty cool ideas...

I went with the Coopers too - got them from Treaddepot.com $ 75.00 each back in February. I like them - couldn't see spending over $ 100 each on BFG's when I'll never wear them out, I'll only be replacing them due to age.

I went with the original size 225/70/15 that came on the Silver Ann. The date code showed them being maybe 2 months old so they got pretty fresh stock.
The Pace Car has the 255/60's and that's one of the years where they trimmed the front of the wheel well for that optional size.
Let us know how you like them when you get them on and running.
The Silver Anniversary is my baby. She goes whenever I head out for a cruise. 




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Ok, I'm done. I'm going to contact Coker this week and tell them forget it. I was foolish for even thinking about this. No interest here. Meanwhile I will burn up my set of Indy 500's and then move on to 18"-19" retro modern wheels for mine. I value my car too much to settle for less. Happy Gary you win...

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GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
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