BF Goodrich radials on C2

[Eugene B.]

Members,
I am considering buying a set of BF Goodrich Control Plus radials for my '65. I'm wondering if anyone is running them on a mid-year and what kind of feedback you can share with me.

All replies are appreciated.

Regards,
Gene

[Dave K.]

Re: BF Goodrich radials on C2

Have them on my 66 roadster and they run great. 7.75X15 whitewall. Cokers go on for judging.

Dave K.

[Eugene B.]

Re: BF Goodrich radials on C2

Dave,
Thank you for your reply to my posted tire question. I'm not sure that I understand your statement that you use the Cokers for judging. Or I don't understand the Corvette Judging Reference Manual.

Per that document, it looks like the Coker tires would receive a 40% deduction. They would seem to meet the description "Reproduction tires of non-OEM brand..."

I am considering the BF Goodrich radials because they would hopefully qualify for at least some points. They would get a 60% deduction per the JR Manual. It states Deduct 60% - Current-day OEM brand, service-replacement size, bias or radial ply tires...

Using the above deductions, it looks like the Cokers would receive 18 points and the BFG radials would receive 12. Do I understand correctly?

Thanks again for your reply, Dave.

Regards,
Gene

PS
Are your BFG radials size P205/75R/15s? If so, do they fit in the spare tire tub?

[Dave K.]

Re: BF Goodrich radials on C2

The tires I use for judging are bias ply BF Goodrich labeled but manufactured by Coker Tire Co. They are reproduction tires with a DOT stamp and thus qualify as an OEM repro. and receive a 20% deduction. You can purchase the same tire now from Coker w/o the DOT stamp and recieve little to no deduction.

My Control Plus radials are 205/75 R15 and are mounted on a separate set of wheels. The car is not driven much. I keep a bias ply Coker in the tub.

Regards,
Dave K.

[Randy R.]

Re: BF Goodrich radials on C2

I would like an additional set of ralley wheels to mount some tires for driving. Do you know of a source for 67 ralley rims? They would not need to have any of the correct markings.

Thank you,

Randy

[Eugene B.]

Re: BF Goodrich radials on C2

Dave,
Thank you for your Email reply and the extra information about Coker Tires.

What confused me was I didn't know that Coker made reproduction tires with OEM brand names on them. All the Coker tires that I saw on Corvettes at Carlisle had Coker on the sidewall.

Thank you again for the information.

Best regards,
Gene

[Eugene B.]

Re: BF Goodrich radials on C2

Randy,
At Carlise, there was a guy whose name is Chris Johnson, from Westpoint, KY, who was selling new 15X6 power disc wheels for $50 each. $170 each if you wanted them with new center caps and beauty rings included. His business card shows telephone number 502-922-4677.

Hope this info is helpful.

Regards,
Gene

[J M.]

Re: BF Goodrich radials on C2

Wheel Vintiques makes a 67 style rally in 15"x6"x3.5". You can get them from Jegs or Summit. Part #30-5634032, $62.99 a piece. I bought a set and they are USA made and high quality. When I got mine I bought the correct 67 silver paint to paint them. They were painted that exact color so there was no need for me to paint.