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bobs69z

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Tires
« on: June 20, 2019, 08:18:09 PM »
Is anyone running the Firestone Wide Oval radial tires? Pros and cons?  The Goodyear Bias tires on my Z are over 15 years old.  They still look good, but alittle wary of them.  And would the FR70-15 fit?  Thanks Bob
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Re: Tires
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2019, 03:26:12 AM »
I"m running them.  I think its a good day 2 look.  Correct though would be the good years.  They feel fine to me  on the road.
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Re: Tires
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2019, 12:13:44 PM »
Bob I sent you a message.
As for Firestone's, wouldn't the sportscar 200s be the correct tire on a 69 if that's what you wanted
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Re: Tires
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2019, 01:15:45 PM »
The Sportscar 200's were the correct tires that came on car. I still have one original as a spare.  Not much tread left. LOL   Im looking to upgrade to a radial, but like the older style look. Was just wondering how they handle.  Bob
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Re: Tires
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2019, 05:19:05 PM »
Kelsey Tires now offers Goodyear Reproduction Radials.  Not exact, but has white lettering and radial design. 

http://www.kelseytire.com/pages/preformancetires4.html
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Re: Tires
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2019, 03:14:41 AM »
I’m running the Coker Firestone Wide Ovals in FR70-15 on my Z/28. I think they look great and ride fantastic.