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Custom 68 · 02-10-2008, 01:44 AM

Hey all I currently am running 275/60-15 cooper cobra tires on my 8 inch wide wheels. I am in need of another set. I thought about a smaller size on the front but keeping the height close to the 275/60 in the rear I even thought about trying a bit wider in the rear but there are not too many selections in the 15 inch wheel. What is everybody running? I thought about the toyo proxy they have the 275/60-15 and have heard good things. I even thought about a drag radial maybe even on all 4 corners?
Oh well just some thoughts
Thanks
Dave

68Stepbed · 02-10-2008, 02:32 AM

You can never go wrong with BFG T/A Radials. I've always got good wear out of them and they're reasonably priced. They're also just a good looking tire. The Toyo tires are what my dad calls lightning bolt tires. The sidewalls have alot of design on them. It makes them kind of tough to detail and they look modernized. The T/A's have a nice, smooth sidewall design and they "baloon" out to give a classic look.

Custom 68 · 02-10-2008, 02:38 AM

Thanks Matt, how do they work in the rain. I dont usually drive in the rain but you always have the chance...What type of wear do you normally get. This is not my DD but I do like to get it out when I can (even today)
I assume these stick pretty good even cornering during normal\agressive driving?
again thanks
Dave
edit , those were some I was looking at...

68Stepbed · 02-10-2008, 03:07 AM

Dave, they work very well in the rain. They are a nice sticky tire for aggressive driving. They're S speed rated for up to 112mph, if you ever felt a need to go that fast.

As far as wear, most I've had didn't last long enough due to my right shoes seem to have more weight than my left.

The set I put on my 86, however, had app. 15,000 miles ans still looked new when I sold it.

Joe67 · 02-10-2008, 03:08 AM

I ran BFG Radial TAs on my 67 and loved them

Alvin · 02-10-2008, 04:16 AM

I had BFG Radial T/A's on my white '68 and really liked them (275/60/15 all the way around). Now on my new air-ride equipped truck I went with a skinnier size (255/60/15) on the front to help alleviate any hydroplaning, which I encountered a couple times having the 275's on the front.

Orange · 02-10-2008, 04:25 AM

I have had the BFG T/A's on my truck for a while now and love them. They wear very slow and they stick very good.

Couldn't ask for a better tire for our trucks really. When I change sizes I will have to find something else, and that's a shame.

DLB

Classic69 · 02-10-2008, 04:31 AM

I have BFG 245/60R15 all around on my '69. Long tred life and stick to the road pretty darn good. No complaints.

BarryB · 02-10-2008, 04:39 AM

I haven't had any on my 68 ttruck , but I did run BFG's T/A radials on my Nova. The fronts lasted awhile didn't keep track of how many miles I had on them. The rears , they were left behind me a few times.

I have heard good things about yokohama's.

67_C-30 · 02-10-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

You can never go wrong with BFG T/A Radials. I've always got good wear out of them and they're reasonably priced. They're also just a good looking tire. The Toyo tires are what my dad calls lightning bolt tires. The sidewalls have alot of design on them. It makes them kind of tough to detail and they look modernized. The T/A's have a nice, smooth sidewall design and they "baloon" out to give a classic look.

I agree 100%!

70c10 · 02-10-2008, 09:01 AM

I run Futura GLS touring tires from Pep Boys on mine. 275/60/15 on all 4 corners.

Custom 68 · 02-10-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 70c10

I run Futura GLS touring tires from Pep Boys on mine. 275/60/15 on all 4 corners.

Jim, looks like you are in the minority not that that is a bad thing

but how do you like them? Again I am just trying to get all angles. I have like Cooper before but am ready for a change. And my right foot is also heavy at times...
We have a pepboys here so maybe I will check them out.
Dave

1LoC10 · 02-10-2008, 09:30 AM

BFG Radial T/A's on every truck I have ever had

corn · 02-10-2008, 09:43 AM

TA radials on mine too. Cant show you though, I was informed here to run the whites inside on my slots.

1LoC10 · 02-10-2008, 09:52 AM

oh and whites OUT on all my trucks too...lol

xmitsu10 · 02-10-2008, 10:22 AM

I like my BFG Radial TA's too.

70c10 · 02-10-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Custom 68

Jim, looks like you are in the minority not that that is a bad thing

but how do you like them? Again I am just trying to get all angles. I have like Cooper before but am ready for a change. And my right foot is also heavy at times...
We have a pepboys here so maybe I will check them out.
Dave

Dave,
I'm very happy with them. This is the second truck I have used these exact tires on. They handle great! I think they may have been about $59 each

AuggieStyle · 02-10-2008, 10:50 AM

any pics of the futuras? i was gonna buy douglas skinny whites for my truck but after reading all the negative write ups on the web. i decided to shop others, futura makes a skinny white just dont know anyone running them.

70c10 · 02-10-2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AuggieStyle

any pics of the futuras? i was gonna buy douglas skinny whites for my truck but after reading all the negative write ups on the web. i decided to shop others, futura makes a skinny white just dont know anyone running them.

Here:

Custom 68 · 02-10-2008, 12:52 PM

those do look good Jim, I will have to check them out around here. glad to know you are happy with them.
Thanks
Dave

Brad · 02-10-2008, 01:06 PM

I run the 275/60R15 Toyo lightning bolt tires on my truck too. We have lot's of rain right now and they're just as good as any other tire I've ever had, but I don't drive any winding roads so I don't know about the tire gription from personal experience.

67_C-30 · 02-10-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by corn

TA radials on mine too. Cant show you though, I was informed here to run the whites inside on my slots.

Whites on the inside of slots is like eating a peanut butter and horseradish sandwich IMO - It just ain't right!!!

ChevLoRay · 02-10-2008, 10:10 PM

I'm also running T/A's on mine, with 245-60's up front and 275-60's out back. I don't drive it in the rain very often (wiper linkage took a dump) but they will spin on wet pavement with enough action on the loud pedal.

Without Anti-Lock, I don't trust any of these trucks to behave predictably on wet pavement. Just remember "Steer in the direction of the skid".......and hold on for a quickly changing ride.

**Palf70Step** · 02-10-2008, 11:10 PM

I am running Mastercraft Avengers (made by Cooper so I am told) 275/60 x15 on all four corners. I had these tires on my 96 for about 30,000 miles before I swapped them to the 70. They still have a lot of miles/time left on them. They grip well in the rain (we get lots down here) as well as being quiet and having good dry roads handling. I seem to average about 60,000 - 70,000 with these on our cars, but unfortunately on the truck(s) the right rear tends to get excessive wear patterns.

caminokid · 02-10-2008, 11:22 PM

I have Michelins...They came on the truck. But when the time comes...I will have Goodyears on there. 7" Rims in the front and 10" in the back. 235 70 15's front 295 60 15's back.

02-10-2008, 01:44 AM	#1
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	What brand 15 inch tires are you running Hey all I currently am running 275/60-15 cooper cobra tires on my 8 inch wide wheels. I am in need of another set. I thought about a smaller size on the front but keeping the height close to the 275/60 in the rear I even thought about trying a bit wider in the rear but there are not too many selections in the 15 inch wheel. What is everybody running? I thought about the toyo proxy they have the 275/60-15 and have heard good things. I even thought about a drag radial maybe even on all 4 corners? Oh well just some thoughts Thanks Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

02-10-2008, 02:32 AM	#2
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running You can never go wrong with BFG T/A Radials. I've always got good wear out of them and they're reasonably priced. They're also just a good looking tire. The Toyo tires are what my dad calls lightning bolt tires. The sidewalls have alot of design on them. It makes them kind of tough to detail and they look modernized. The T/A's have a nice, smooth sidewall design and they "baloon" out to give a classic look. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

02-10-2008, 02:38 AM	#3
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running Thanks Matt, how do they work in the rain. I dont usually drive in the rain but you always have the chance...What type of wear do you normally get. This is not my DD but I do like to get it out when I can (even today) I assume these stick pretty good even cornering during normal\agressive driving? again thanks Dave edit , those were some I was looking at... __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!" Last edited by Custom 68; 02-10-2008 at 02:39 AM.

02-10-2008, 03:07 AM	#4
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running Dave, they work very well in the rain. They are a nice sticky tire for aggressive driving. They're S speed rated for up to 112mph, if you ever felt a need to go that fast. As far as wear, most I've had didn't last long enough due to my right shoes seem to have more weight than my left. The set I put on my 86, however, had app. 15,000 miles ans still looked new when I sold it. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

02-10-2008, 03:08 AM	#5
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running I ran BFG Radial TAs on my 67 and loved them __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

02-10-2008, 04:16 AM	#6
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running I had BFG Radial T/A's on my white '68 and really liked them (275/60/15 all the way around). Now on my new air-ride equipped truck I went with a skinnier size (255/60/15) on the front to help alleviate any hydroplaning, which I encountered a couple times having the 275's on the front. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

02-10-2008, 04:25 AM	#7
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running I have had the BFG T/A's on my truck for a while now and love them. They wear very slow and they stick very good. Couldn't ask for a better tire for our trucks really. When I change sizes I will have to find something else, and that's a shame. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

02-10-2008, 04:31 AM	#8
Classic69 Love That '69 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 360	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running I have BFG 245/60R15 all around on my '69. Long tred life and stick to the road pretty darn good. No complaints. __________________ *I AM CANADIAN!!!!!* 1969 Chevy C/10 Truck - SBC V8, TH-350, 3.73 Posi, 1000W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System, Dynomax Headers, Lowered 1" Front & 3" Rear, Front/Rear Sway Bars, Racing Seats, 6000K HID Headlights 2008 Chevy Colorado LT - 3.7L I5, 4 Speed Automatic, Crew Cab, 4X4, Z71 Off-Road Package, "Ground Effects" Package, K&N Cold Air Intake, Supermod PTB, Magnaflow Exhaust w/ Resonator, 500W Kenwood / Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Custom LED Lighting, 6000K HID Low's / High's, Blackcat Customs Gauges / Needles, Carbon Fiber Interior Accents, KrFabs 2" Lift Shackles / Torsion Bar Crank with Rancho RS5000 Shocks, Superskids Skid Plates

02-10-2008, 04:39 AM	#9
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running I haven't had any on my 68 ttruck , but I did run BFG's T/A radials on my Nova. The fronts lasted awhile didn't keep track of how many miles I had on them. The rears , they were left behind me a few times. I have heard good things about yokohama's. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff! Last edited by BarryB; 02-10-2008 at 04:40 AM.

02-10-2008, 09:01 AM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running I run Futura GLS touring tires from Pep Boys on mine. 275/60/15 on all 4 corners. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-10-2008, 09:30 AM	#13
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02-10-2008, 09:43 AM	#14
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running TA radials on mine too. Cant show you though, I was informed here to run the whites inside on my slots.

02-10-2008, 09:52 AM	#15
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02-10-2008, 10:22 AM	#16
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running I like my BFG Radial TA's too. Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB

02-10-2008, 10:50 AM	#18
AuggieStyle Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas,TX. Posts: 499	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running any pics of the futuras? i was gonna buy douglas skinny whites for my truck but after reading all the negative write ups on the web. i decided to shop others, futura makes a skinny white just dont know anyone running them.



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02-10-2008, 12:52 PM	#20
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,930	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running those do look good Jim, I will have to check them out around here. glad to know you are happy with them. Thanks Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

02-10-2008, 01:06 PM	#21
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running I run the 275/60R15 Toyo lightning bolt tires on my truck too. We have lot's of rain right now and they're just as good as any other tire I've ever had, but I don't drive any winding roads so I don't know about the tire gription from personal experience. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

02-10-2008, 10:10 PM	#23
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running I'm also running T/A's on mine, with 245-60's up front and 275-60's out back. I don't drive it in the rain very often (wiper linkage took a dump) but they will spin on wet pavement with enough action on the loud pedal. Without Anti-Lock, I don't trust any of these trucks to behave predictably on wet pavement. Just remember "Steer in the direction of the skid".......and hold on for a quickly changing ride. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-10-2008, 11:10 PM	#24
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,644	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running I am running Mastercraft Avengers (made by Cooper so I am told) 275/60 x15 on all four corners. I had these tires on my 96 for about 30,000 miles before I swapped them to the 70. They still have a lot of miles/time left on them. They grip well in the rain (we get lots down here) as well as being quiet and having good dry roads handling. I seem to average about 60,000 - 70,000 with these on our cars, but unfortunately on the truck(s) the right rear tends to get excessive wear patterns. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-10-2008, 11:22 PM	#25
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,265	Re: What brand 15 inch tires are you running I have Michelins...They came on the truck. But when the time comes...I will have Goodyears on there. 7" Rims in the front and 10" in the back. 235 70 15's front 295 60 15's back. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

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