| FAQ |
| Members List |
| Social Groups |
| Calendar |
| Search |
| Today's Posts |
|
#1
12-30-2018, 01:44 PM
|
||||
|
||||
15" tires going extinct?
It seems very limited in 15" tire sizes.
For instance I have 255/60/15" on my 71'T/A Goodyear Eagle GTII Nice looking tire....got around 2001 I can't find new ones...only BFg's & Cooper Cobra's
__________________
Carburetor building & modification services Servicing the Pontiac community over 20 years |
|
#2
12-30-2018, 01:48 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Micky Thompson has em - they look close to the cobras
__________________
 When I wore a younger man's clothes
|
|
#3
12-30-2018, 01:49 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Goodyear doesn't make them anymore, but still readily available at this time. The two you list are the most common.
|
|
#4
12-30-2018, 01:55 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
In addition to the Coopers and BFG, there are a ton of "off brand" tires still available in that size. Take a look on Amazon.com to see what I mean.
__________________
1966 GTO 1969 Lemans Convertible- F.A.S.T. legal family cruiser. 12.59 on G70-14 Polyglas tires. 1.78 60' 1969 Bonneville Safari- cross country family cruiser. . 1979 Trans Am 400, 4-speed, 4 wheel disc. View from the drivers seat racing down Atco Raceway- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhYDMdOEC7A Ride along in the other lane-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIzgpLtF_uw |
|
#5
12-30-2018, 02:00 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Jeremy,
I sent you a text thanks What happened to 265/50/15"?
__________________
Carburetor building & modification services Servicing the Pontiac community over 20 years |
|
#6
12-30-2018, 02:01 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
Carburetor building & modification services Servicing the Pontiac community over 20 years |
|
#7
12-30-2018, 02:33 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
I just recently replaced my Cooper 245/60-15 front tires. They were not worn just 10 years old. I replaced them with Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T in the same size. I run 275/60-15 Nitto NT555R on the rear.
On the front tires I use Firestone Tire Black that comes in a spray can to cover the white letters.. But they don't sell it at retail; it's for their own use. Find a friendly store manager that will be kind enough to let you borrow a can. .
__________________
'70 TA / 505 cid / same engine but revised ( previous best 10.63 at 127.05 ) Old information here: http://www.hotrod.com/articles/0712p...tiac-trans-am/ Sponsor of the world's fastest Pontiac powered Ford Fairmont (engine) 5.14 at 140 mph (1/8 mile) , true 10.5 tire, stock type suspension https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDoJnIP3HgE |
|
#8
12-30-2018, 03:42 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
MTs are made by Cooper
Goodyear and Firestone stopped making 15” about 10 yrs ago.
__________________
The More People I Meet, The More I Love My Dogs! |
|
#9
12-30-2018, 03:54 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
ok will revisit tire selection
__________________
Carburetor building & modification services Servicing the Pontiac community over 20 years |
|
#10
12-30-2018, 07:34 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs |
|
#11
12-30-2018, 07:37 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I simply like the solid block letters of Goodyear...geese!
__________________
Carburetor building & modification services Servicing the Pontiac community over 20 years |
|
#12
12-30-2018, 08:13 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I'm considering aftermarket wheels & 17's for my 67 GP now that I see choices are limited
__________________
Carburetor building & modification services Servicing the Pontiac community over 20 years |
|
#13
12-30-2018, 09:09 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I recently bought a set of Uniroyal Tiger Paws in 15". Very pleased with them.
__________________
Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
|
#14
12-30-2018, 09:24 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
Hi Greg, What size did you get?
__________________
Michael  Oshawa built 1 option Judge basket case. 463, SD KRE 295's, CNC'd factory intake, Cliff's Qjet, Stump Puller HR cam, RARE RA manifolds, Pypes exhaust, T56 Magnum, McLeod RXT clutch, 3.42 12 bolt. 24 year project almost done... 
|
|
#15
12-30-2018, 09:36 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
15INCH TIRES GOING EXTINCT????
Don't feel bad, I had a tough time finding 14" tires I needed 3 years ago. Dave |
|
#16
12-30-2018, 10:02 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Go to Walmart.com plug your tire size into the search gadget. They will list all tires available to them. The ones not stocked at your nearest store will be shipped there, for free, might take a few days. Prices are fair also....
__________________
1977 Black Trans Am 180 HP Auto, essentially base model T/A. I'm the original owner, purchased May 7, 1977. Shut it off Shut it off Buddy, I just shut your Prius down... 
|
|
#17
12-30-2018, 10:32 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
Carburetor building & modification services Servicing the Pontiac community over 20 years |
|
#18
12-30-2018, 10:48 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I went with the Coopers a few years back when I needed new tires. The lettering is a little "fatter" then the Bfg's, they're less expensive and the tresd seems to "look" more modern. No complaints I'd buy them again. 255-60's front and back.
__________________
78 T/A 4SPEED, Original paint, match #’s, mine since ‘99. 77 t/a sold 85 Monte Carlo SS sold 83 Mustang GT sold |
|
#19
12-30-2018, 11:21 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
If you are going to upgrade your wheel tire size I would go 18. I did a lot of tire and wheel shopping and that seemed to be the sweet spot for price and availability. 16 is getting like 15 and 17 was truck tire heavy. When I plugged 18 into the tire rack wheel/tire package generator I got a whole lot more hits.
__________________
468/TKO600 Ford thru bolt equipped 64 Tempest Custom. Custom Nocturne Blue with black interior. |
|
#20
12-31-2018, 03:12 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I went with M/T Sportsman ST's on my Camaro. Great looking tire, IMO.
__________________
'67 GTO 400 HO - Ram Air - 4 speed - 3.55 Safe T Track, A/C, PS, red fender liners '78 Lemans - Drag car project |
| Reply |
|
|
The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.
Linear Mode
