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Old 01-11-2016, 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by xb-60 View Post
I agree.
Might be a good subject for a new thread...."Why do so many high end / high dollar cars have T/A's fitted?"

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Glen
Because of size and availability. They were great tires once (about oh say, 1977!) and the easy availability keeps them in use. Many people are not aware of the limitations and flaws in the BFG T/As so they continue to be purchased for cars that deserve better. On a 3600# 70s muscle car, not a bad tire. On a 2300# rocket not so much...

Those pictures were taken not too long after the car was acquired from the esteemed Peter P. and he had fitted the BFGs.
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