Currently Available Goodyear or Firestone Tires for 1971

[Paul C.]

Re: Currently Available Goodyear or Firestone Tires for 1971

I am no longer worried about any points for the tires--just want a good set of tires that look good on the car. I have to buy new tires so now just trying to get input on the best looking radial tires with some performance. Thanks.

[Daniel K.]

Re: Currently Available Goodyear or Firestone Tires for 1971

Hi Paul. I bought the Wide Oval radials from Coker this summer. I have put less than 100 miles on them so far; I will probably put another 100 miles on them over Thanksgiving weekend (depending on weather). I'm perfectly happy with performance so far -- they are modern radial tires. With respect to durability, it is just too soon to say. Here are a couple more pics, plus a pic of the old spare!

[Mark E.]

Re: Currently Available Goodyear or Firestone Tires for 1971

They look cool.

They're S-speed rated, but Coker's website doesn't specify UTQG. Is it molded in the sidewall? This will give you a sense for expected tread life.

List price for GR70x15 is $286 each, over four times the price of the S-speed, 460AB Goodyears on my car. That's a lot for raised white letters.

[Daniel K.]

Re: Currently Available Goodyear or Firestone Tires for 1971

I do not believe there is a UTQG rating on the sidewall. I can double check over Thanksgiving. Yes, they were expensive -- some could say overpriced. I admit it, I bought mostly based on looks.
I will definitely post again if I have any notably good or bad experiences in the coming months and years.

[Paul C.]

Re: Currently Available Goodyear or Firestone Tires for 1971

If I buy the BF Goodrich P225-70-15 they are about $600 for a set. The Coker RWL FR-70-15 are $1076 for a set, so the cost is not quite double. I agree with Daniel K. they are probably overpriced but I, too, like the looks. I don't want to think how much $$$ I have spent to get my 71 LT-1 to Top Flight status---but I must admit I have enjoyed the journey and all the great people I have met on the way. I can never thank all those individuals who have helped me during this 10 year process---without them I would have never reached my goal. I guess it all depends on what you want to do with your corvette Whatever your desire or goal--I hope you reach it.The competition was always with myself not anyone elses car or NCRS. Again thanks to all those who have helped me along the way.

[Rick A.]

Re: Currently Available Goodyear or Firestone Tires for 1971

Otay, resurrecting this thread since we had a number of C3's at the recent Fluhreduh Regional. All youse sage judges what is your "expert" opinion on how the Coker RWL FR-70-15 radial tires have judged / should judge? Personally, they appear to have a similar tread to original. As such, it may be much less obvious than many think the deduction should / will be. Does / will the standard deduction apply, or what percentage do ya'll believe should be assessed?