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Topic: Tires question

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Tires question

Posted: 12/6/06 8:26pm Message 1 of 10
mjmauler
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I currently am riding on a set of road huggers and am not impressed with their feel. Does anyone know of an H-rated tire in 255 60 15? I'm looking for a softer compound for my 78.

 

Any info would be appreciated




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Tires question

Posted: 12/7/06 1:29am Message 2 of 10
art-corvette
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i just put new yokohama 352  on my 78
P255 / 60 R15  102H 
i can't compare it with other brands  cause i haven't used any other.
 
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Tires question

Posted: 12/7/06 5:47am Message 3 of 10
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Vette(s): 1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60
Here's a few , I'd recomment the firestone, the prioces are my cost. If you live cl0ose to Delaware you're welcome to that price.
 
Alan
 
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (Performance All-Season)
Size: 225/60TR15
Blackwall
TR Speed Rated
UTQG: 500 A B
Price: $65.00 (each) 
 
Pirelli P6 Four Seasons (High Performance All-Season)
Size: 225/60HR15
Blackwall
HR Speed Rated
UTQG: 400 A A
Price: $76.00 (each) 
 
 
Bridgestone Potenza G 009 (High Performance All-Season)
Size: 225/60HR15
Blackwall
HR Speed Rated
UTQG: 460 A A
Price: $70.00 (each) 
 
BFGoodrich Traction T/A H (High Performance All-Season)
Size: 225/60HR15
Blackwall
HR Speed Rated
UTQG: 440 AA A
Price: $66.00 (each) 

 



                                               

Tires question

Posted: 12/7/06 10:59am Message 4 of 10
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I have the BFG T/As on "The Toy" and am very happy with them.  Had a set of Kelly Chargers on a Toyota Supra years ago and was extremely happy with those tires.


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Tires question

Posted: 12/7/06 5:25pm Message 5 of 10
mjmauler
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Thanks for the info. I went to Yokohama's website and could not find the 353 tire you referenced. They do offer an AVID S/T in P255/60R15 on their website. I decided to call Yokohama and find out if the 352 was still available. The support staff stated the 352 was discontinued in 2000.




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Tires question

Posted: 12/7/06 5:28pm Message 6 of 10
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Thanks for the offer! I really want to stay with the 255's though.


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Tires question

Posted: 12/7/06 5:39pm Message 7 of 10
mjmauler
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Most of the tire stores in my area are recomending the BFG T/As. Do you "drive" or "cruise" your vette. If you drive, how do the T/As feel in corners?
Thanks for your response.



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Posted: 12/7/06 6:10pm Message 8 of 10
Lynne73
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Vette(s): 1973 Coupe 350 Auto.T-Tops L48,65450 miles.
 I have BFG T/A 255/60/15 on my 73 and no matter how I treat them the respond. Ride great and handle great. 24PSI all 4 corners.
 
  Dave



Tires question

Posted: 12/8/06 5:51am Message 9 of 10
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[QUOTE=mjmauler]

Thanks for the info. I went to Yokohama's website and could not find the 353 tire you referenced. They do offer an AVID S/T in P255/60R15 on their website. I decided to call Yokohama and find out if the 352 was still available. The support staff stated the 352 was discontinued in 2000.

[/QUOTE]

discontinued  ??  ....strange... here in holland i can still get the  Yokohama 352 ( 2 weeks ago i bought 4 tires)

art-corvette



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Posted: 1/8/07 2:42pm Message 10 of 10
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Vette(s): 1972 Steel Cities Gray T Top. Original Owner, Original Paint and Interior. The running gear has been rebuilt. only 250,000 miles on the clock..
I put a set of 255/60-15 Firehawks on last season. They work nice.Wink WETVET2007-01-08 14:43:33


 
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