I'm buying new tires for the 87 GT. I'm using the stock lace wheels and want directional tires. I've narrowed my search to two tires that are available from the Tire Rack:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/bridgestone/bs_re950.jsp

or
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/goodyear/gy_ehp.jsp

Would you go with the stock sizes: Front 205 60R 15 - Rear 215 60R15; or, 215 front and rear so the tires can be rotated front/back. Or, go with the Goodyears that are available in front 215 & rears 225. This is the size of tire I have on the car now and the steering is heavy.
Or, other tire suggestions (please include sources and approx price).

Thanks,

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Roy :D
Just another stock Blue 87 GT
Suncoast Fieros

JUST ADDED: YELLOW 1988 GT w/ T-Tops, 5-Speed, and Performance Sound.

I've got the Bridgestone Potenza RE950's on my Formula and love them! I think they're about the best you can get in the stock sizes. Go back and compare the specs on the 2 tires you're looking at. For $9 more, the Bridgestone beats the Goodyear in EVERY survey catagorey and has a longer treadwear.

Go with the Bridgestones. You'll love them!

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If you want a directional tire and don't care about snow performance look at the Yokohama AVS DB. They are supposed to be super quite and have great handling. Plus they look sweet. Not to bad a price. They are available in 205/60R15 & 225/60R15.
Here is a link to them on tirerack

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/yokohama/yo_avs_db.jsp

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I have the Eagle HP's on my '88 GT and haven't had any problems with them. They have great wet traction and do above average in the snow too.

The Bridgestones look nice too, but I went with the Eagles because I could charge them to my Goodyear credit card!

For directional tires I like the Dunlop SP9000's. Excellent wet/dry traction.

Rob D.

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11" Brakes
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RCC Coilover Suspension

quote Originally posted by chester: For directional tires I like the Dunlop SP9000's. Excellent wet/dry traction. Rob D.

Those are nice tires, but I don't think they make them in the size he is looking for.

Go with the 205/225 combo. Tire rotation is highly over rated.
Gary

You could go with 225/50/15 all around. Thats what Oreif is running. VERY VERY nice tire.

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ClassicFiero.com

quote Originally posted by Toogy: Those are nice tires, but I don't think they make them in the size he is looking for.

Ah, yes they do. You can look at the specs here
http://www.dunloptire.com/sp9000/spec.html

Rob D.

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Modified 2.8
2.5" Drop
11" Brakes
17" Revolutions
RCC Coilover Suspension

There are quite a few Fiero owners around here that are now running the Goodyear Eagle HP's. Everyone seems to like them, although most of the people that have them don't drive their cars in the snow. Enough of them recommended them to me that I bought a set...but I only have a few (less than 50) miles on them, so I can't give you a first hand recommendation yet.

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Mike
86 GT 4 Speed

I have got the Dunlop Sport A2s on my GT. I ran 205s all the way around in the winter and was quite happy with them . They work very well in the dry also. I'm going to replace the 205s in the back with 215. That gap back there is really bad, butt (pun intended)it would make a plumber proud. You won't go wrong with the Dunlops.

quote Originally posted by chester: Ah, yes they do. You can look at the specs here http://www.dunloptire.com/sp9000/spec.html Rob D.

Um.... No they don't. They don't make any 60 series 15 inch models. That is what he is looking for.

quote Originally posted by Toogy: Um.... No they don't. They don't make any 60 series 15 inch models. That is what he is looking for.

My bad. For some reason I saw the 50 as 60.

Been one of those days!

But he was looking for other suggestions as well, yeah, yeah, thats what it was

Rob D.

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11" Brakes
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RCC Coilover Suspension

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quote Originally posted by chester: My bad. For some reason I saw the 50 as 60. Been one of those days! Rob D.

I hear ya

What about the Falken brand tires. I found these and the prices are great!
http://www.ec-securehost.com/OnlineTires.com/Falken_ZE-502_6065.html#FalkenZE-5026065

Roy

You should try to go a plus size larger than stock, but keep them in the ratio of the originals. 215/225 works if you can get them in a 55 profile. 225/235 in a 50 profile is best if they're OK by the manufacturer to place on those stock rim widths.

Also, directionals actually make the turning of the wheel easier.

As for brands, excellent values for dry/wet in a directional tread are Sumitomo HTRZII - grippy, cheap, but heavy. Also, Kumho Ecsta 712 - grippy, cheap, not so heavy, and higher treadwear rating than Sumitomos.

Good luck!!!

Definately run the bigger tires in back. On the notchbacks it looks ok to have all the same size, but for some reason on GT's it produces an optical illusion that makes the fronts appear bigger.

My tires are Bridgestones. I really like them. I have Turanza Revo H tires, which are very cutting edge technology tires with a split compound. That means as they get older, they actually grip better. They're expensive though. I paid $500 for the set in stock sizes.

quote Originally posted by cultcar: You should try to go a plus size larger than stock, but keep them in the ratio of the originals. 215/225 works if you can get them in a 55 profile. 225/235 in a 50 profile is best if they're OK by the manufacturer to place on those stock rim widths. Also, directionals actually make the turning of the wheel easier. As for brands, excellent values for dry/wet in a directional tread are Sumitomo HTRZII - grippy, cheap, but heavy. Also, Kumho Ecsta 712 - grippy, cheap, not so heavy, and higher treadwear rating than Sumitomos. Good luck!!!

Plus sizing works with larger rims, but if you want to keep the original 15" rims and go with 50 series tires, you'll need 245/50-15 on the rear and 235/50-15 up front. You can't find 235/50's much, so you'd have to go with 225/50-15's. These are 2-3% smaller in circumference than the stock sizes. Good luck finding tires in a 55 series. Trust me, I looked. Some are available, but none that are appropriate sizes for a Fiero.