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Posted: 3/21/05 3:26pm Message 1 of 43
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Yucaipa, CA - USA
Joined: 4/7/2004
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Vette(s): 1962 Honduras with black, 4speed, 340 horse, stock (sold!) 1982 Coupe, Red on red, stock (sold!)
OK, I know that this is a topic of great debate and brand loyalty, but I'm asking for input. It's time for a new set of tires for my '82. I really hate to replace tires with almost new tread on them, but they are going on 15 years old. (I really should drive this car more.) The last time I put tires on, I just replaced them with the same 255/60/15 Goodyear Eagles. So, what luck have you all had with tires on the vette? Thanks


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Posted: 3/21/05 3:31pm Message 2 of 43
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BINGHAMTON, NY - USA
Joined: 7/19/2003
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I run B.F.GOODRICH,Radial T/A s great tires  


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Posted: 3/21/05 3:36pm Message 3 of 43
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Frederick, MD - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
I agree...BFG Radial T/A's. There are a lot of good tires out there. I just think dollar for dollar they're awful hard to beat.Gunslinger38432.6780092593


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Posted: 3/21/05 3:45pm Message 4 of 43
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KERNERSVILLE, NC - USA
Joined: 1/13/2004
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Vette(s): 1968 L-71 convertible
I'm goin' with the flow on this one. I've looked at and priced other tires for all my cars and keep going back to th TA's


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Posted: 3/21/05 3:49pm Message 5 of 43
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Miramar, FL - USA
Joined: 3/16/2004
Posts: 672
Vette(s): 1972 coupe/350 cid/mild cam/4 spd/20 ft. paint (looks perfect from 20 ft.), but it sure runs nice.

That's what I got......same size, too.

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Posted: 3/21/05 4:03pm Message 6 of 43
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SOUTHWICK, MA - USA
Joined: 6/26/2003
Posts: 336
Vette(s): 1975, L-48 coupe, 4-speed, light mods

BFG TA's is what I have too!




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Posted: 3/21/05 4:05pm Message 7 of 43
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Virginia City, NV - USA
Joined: 1/19/2005
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Vette(s): 1979 Coupe, white in color

Yep, I'm goin with the flow. Had TA's on for five years at least, and drive twisty mountain roads here in NW Nevada and E slope of the Sierra Mts in Ca& Nv. The road to Virginia City just begs for "get er done" to the extent that two car clubs, one with those ugly Italian cars hold hill climbs there. So these TA's have seen some quick trips up the hill.

Dave




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Posted: 3/21/05 4:42pm Message 8 of 43
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Batavia, IL - USA
Joined: 3/27/2003
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Vette(s): 496 big block, Dragvette 6 link, 12 bolt IRS conversion, Going for fastest Vette IRS E/T
I got BF goodies on my vette too, No complaints here.


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Posted: 3/21/05 9:13pm Message 9 of 43
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
Joined: 12/2/2003
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
I did a lot of research, and look at many cars over many years.  I agree the BFGs are a great tire, there is no way you can go wrong.  But due to the research I bought the Firestone Indy 500s.  I haven't driven it much as of yet, but so far I like them quite well.


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Posted: 3/21/05 9:45pm Message 10 of 43
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North Hills, CA - USA
Joined: 6/12/2003
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Vette(s): 1972 T-Top

   I've had nothing but TA's on my car since I bought it in 1986. Best bang for the buck...............

                                                                Reid '72 T-top





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