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Old 02-19-2008, 01:14 PM
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Goodyear no longer makes the Eagle GTII, and the BF Goodrich OE tire is discontinued. What have you you guys put on your '82-'84 Mustangs with the 14" wheel? I want it to look OE, no white lettering. I can't find anything on Coker, Ebay, Goodyear was no help...any thoughts?
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Old 02-19-2008, 05:37 PM
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Pretty slim pickin's in 14" anymore. I'd be inclined to slap on a set of reversed BFG Radial T/As and call it a day...still a good looking tire.
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Old 02-19-2008, 06:11 PM
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Pretty slim pickin's in 14" anymore. I'd be inclined to slap on a set of reversed BFG Radial T/As and call it a day...still a good looking tire.
I would do the same thing. I know I need a 14" tire for a set of wheels I have and 80.00 for a 235/60/14 is high. I remember when those tires were $30.00.

Good luck on the search.

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Old 02-19-2008, 07:17 PM
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The Rack says OE size is 205/70...same for SSP?

Their prices on the 70 series T/As:

205/70 - 69.00
215/70 - 73.00
225/70 - 74.00

It is shocking...I remember these being sub $40 tires for the longest time. Higher oil prices strike again!
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Old 02-19-2008, 09:00 PM
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The Rack says OE size is 205/70...same for SSP?
Correct.

I've got a set of Eagle GT+4s, which are pretty close to the OE GTs. I'm probably just going with one "show" set for all 3 cars.
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Old 02-20-2008, 06:12 PM
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I like the BF Goodrich except can't stand the fact that the white lettering will show from the inside. I have looked at all the tires available and I am thinking about the Uniroyal Tiger Paw touring also. It is a good looking tire and I can get them for 50.00 each. The BFG is about 62.00.
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Old 02-20-2008, 08:54 PM
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IIRC, Westley's Bleche White and a scrub brush will take those white letters off.
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Any tire suggestions on 15" 10hole wheels What is the proper tire size that I need to get. tire co. pros/cons thanks Dave
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Old 02-21-2008, 09:22 AM
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225-60VR-15 I would stay with a V Rated Tire. I went with the BFG G-FORCE TA's I have had H Rated and didn't care for them.


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Old 02-24-2008, 05:45 PM
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225/60/15 for sure. Z rated wouldn't be too bad either but are a tad more expensive. Kelly makes a good tire in this size in a V and Z rated.
I used to run Kellys a lot and were pleased overall with them.
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