What tires are you guys running on 14" wheels? by sparx22
Started on : 02-04-2009 03:05 PM
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Last post by : Snapperhead on 02-08-2009 09:54 PM
Feb 4th, 2009
sparx22 Member Posts: 1490 From: Tucson Registered: May 2008
Still looking for 215-60-14 for my 85 GT. I was wondering what you are running on 14" wheels. Does anyone have Yokohama AVID T4's or BF G TA's? sparx22
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jaskispyder Member Posts: 21510 From: Northern MI Registered: Jun 2002
Winterforce
Sorry, couldn't resist.
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sparx22 Member Posts: 1490 From: Tucson Registered: May 2008
quote Originally posted by jaskispyder: Winterforce Sorry, couldn't resist.
What are those?
Edit- OK snowtires, ah don't use those here.
[This message has been edited by sparx22 (edited 02-04-2009).]
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Pyrthian Member Posts: 29569 From: Detroit, MI Registered: Jul 2002
I have the 215/60/14 BFG T/A's
was about the only choice
and, I am happy with them
and yes - hard to find - was $80 per tire
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amflyer Member Posts: 1389 From: Westminster,Maryland Registered: May 2006
I am running 225R6014 on my car
------------------ 1984 Indy Pace Car President of Mid Atlantic Fiero Owners Association
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hklvette Member Posts: 1439 From: Roanoke, VA Registered: Nov 2007
215/70/14 rear, 195/70/14 front
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Austrian Import Member Posts: 3919 From: Monterey, CA Registered: Feb 2007
Falken ZIEX 512 225/60/14 (was on there since the previous owner.) All four corners. They work pretty well. I haven't had any tires on a Fiero to compare them to, so I can't tell you if there are better/worse alternatives. I do like the wider thread though. I'm sure it's on the border of maximum with that one can run on the stock 14" Tech 4 rim. I have an '86 SE.
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jerry455 Member Posts: 238 From: sterling hts mi usa Registered: Jun 2006
185 75 r14 blizzaks
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30+mpg Member Posts: 4061 From: Russellville, AR Registered: Feb 2002
Firestone Indy 500 Firehawk 225/70-14's on the rear of my black daily driver.
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Lilchief Member Posts: 1746 From: Vevay,Indiana Registered: Feb 2004
215/60/14 BFG Gforce drag radials, rear. Or 215/60/14 anything
------------------ 85 GT 3.4 14.9 @ 90 1.9 60' Old TH125/3.06 Unknown New 4T60/3.42
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sparx22 Member Posts: 1490 From: Tucson Registered: May 2008
quote Originally posted by 30+mpg: Firestone Indy 500 Firehawk 225/70-14's on the rear of my black daily driver.
I looked for these, discontinued.
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30+mpg Member Posts: 4061 From: Russellville, AR Registered: Feb 2002
quote Originally posted by sparx22: I looked for these, discontinued.
http://www.tirerack.com/tir...pagemark=1&x=18&y=15 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
(Performance All-Season)
Overview | Specs | Warranty | Reviews | Survey Results
Tire Photo Warranty Rating 4.5 Sidewall Style: Raised White Letters
* Size: 225/70R14
* Serv. Desc: 98S Load Index 98 = 1653lbs (750kg) per tire
Speed Rating “S” = 112mph (180kph)
* UTQG: Treadwear: 500
Traction: A
Temperature: B500 A B
* Price: $76.00 (each)
* Estimated Availability: In Stock
Optional Road Hazard Program: additional $9.12 per tire
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Feb 8th, 2009
sparx22 Member Posts: 1490 From: Tucson Registered: May 2008
Thanks all.
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americasfuture2k Member Posts: 7131 From: Edmond, Oklahoma Registered: Jan 2006
30+mpg Member Posts: 4061 From: Russellville, AR Registered: Feb 2002
amflyer Member Posts: 1389 From: Westminster,Maryland Registered: May 2006
BF Goodrich radial T/A's are far from being inferior they are the best all around perfromace tire that I have bought for rain snow and regular driving. They beat Firestone by a mile, my set has 43000 miles on them and are still going strong!
------------------ 1984 Indy Pace Car President of Mid Atlantic Fiero Owners Association
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Snapperhead Member Posts: 1982 From: Grand Rapids, MI USA Registered: Jul 2006
Cooper Cobra 215-60-14
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