Tires

[W K.]

I'm looking for "service replacement tires" radial construction for my 66 by an OEM manufacturer with correct 5/8" whitewall. Do they exist? I appreciate help!

[Terry B.]

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You should check out Kelsey tire at http://www.kelseytire.com/home.html

[Ron N.]

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Discount Tire still sells the Goodyear Integrity. It's a radial currently available in B/W, also made in 5/8" W/W but you would D/T to find them for you. They found a set of 4 in November '10 from a store in Ohio (I'm in TX). The W/W sells for $90.

Ron

[John D.]

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The Firestone FR380 was another choice I'm not sure if it's still available in whitewall or not.....

[W K.]

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Thanks, so far all I have found is from Diamond Back, expensive as you know. Kelsey Tires does not sell them in a radial.

[W K.]

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Discount Tire still sells the Goodyear Integrity. It's a radial currently available in B/W, also made in 5/8" W/W but you would D/T to find them for you. They found a set of 4 in November '10 from a store in Ohio (I'm in TX). The W/W sells for $90.

Ron

So you are happy with those tires?

[W K.]

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has anyone used, bought the BFG Radial T/A or Firestone Brand from Diamond Back? Were you satisfied, happy with your purchase? I don't mind spending the extra money if it is a good product.

[Jim D.]

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Discount Tire still sells the Goodyear Integrity. It's a radial currently available in B/W, also made in 5/8" W/W but you would D/T to find them for you. They found a set of 4 in November '10 from a store in Ohio (I'm in TX). The W/W sells for $90.

Ron

So you are happy with those tires?

The good news - they are a great tire. I have them on my 65.
The bad news - according to the Goodyear dealer, the whitewall Integrity has been discontinued. You might be able to find some leftovers if you hurry.

[John C.]

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I have the Diamond Back Firestone FR380's on both my 67 and 69. They have been excellent tires.

John

[Daniel N.]

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The Firestone FR380 was another choice I'm not sure if it's still available in whitewall or not.....

Yes, they are available with white walls. (I just bought a set, from Sears.) In fact, I think that's the only way they come now. However, the white walls are not the correct width and will not get any judging points, even though Firestone was an OEM for white walls. Diamond Back will modify the FR380s so that the width is correct, but the cost goes up by about $500 for a set. Diamond Back has other alternatives as well, such as Michelins that they modify.

[Jack M.]

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has anyone used, bought the BFG Radial T/A or Firestone Brand from Diamond Back? Were you satisfied, happy with your purchase? I don't mind spending the extra money if it is a good product.

I purchased their Firestone Supreme (retaining the lettering) back in the summer of 2008 for my '66...I'm a very satisfied customer.

Jack

[Ron N.]

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Firestone has 3 current day radial tires in w/w and in correct size for a '66 or '67:

FR 380 (good)
FR 710 (better)
Affinity Touring (best)
All come in w/w but the width is not 5/8". I measured it at about 6/8".

As I said in my previous post the Goodyear Integrity is your best bet for reasonable money. It's a NOS brand and the w/w is 5/8". They are out there but the tire dealer will need to search for them. And make sure the DOT date is not too old if you intend to drive on them regularly.

Good Luck
Ron

[David S.]

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has anyone used, bought the BFG Radial T/A or Firestone Brand from Diamond Back? Were you satisfied, happy with your purchase? I don't mind spending the extra money if it is a good product.

I've had BFG Radial T/A's on multiple Camaro's and a Nova. They are great tires.

Dave

[W K.]

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I Thank everyone for there comments and reply's. I'm going to see if I can still get the goodyear Ingegrity.

[John D.]

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Will a 205-70-15 tire have any rub issues on a stock 67 ?