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05-23-2013, 03:50 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Holderness, NH, US of A,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4772 old iron FE
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Hey Hector, glad you like them. You're talking a modern radial tire with compounds to match and comparing it to a bias ply old mold race tire. You could always put an AVON or GOODYEAR big letter stencil to them? They look great as is and you already know how they work. Make sure you have a good alignment in the car either way. The soft compound grips and rides nice but don't plan on it lasting like a multi mile radial.
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05-23-2013, 05:42 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Leicestershire,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #523, 427 S/O
Posts: 1,137
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They look great. What size are they?
Paul
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05-23-2013, 05:56 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Shreveport,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SAI; '68 427FESO Southern Automotive
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FatBoy
They look great. What size are they?
Paul
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Thank you, Paul.
They are 245/60-15V (front) and 295/50-15V (rear).
Cheers!
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05-23-2013, 07:01 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Leicestershire,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #523, 427 S/O
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tutosnake
Thank you, Paul.
They are 245/60-15V (front) and 295/50-15V (rear).
Cheers!
Hector
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Thank you. They're the sizes I'm considering for my Kirkham. I have GY Billboards on it at the moment and they look the business, but they tramline badly, which does impact on the enjoyment, especially if " she who must be obeyed" is with me because she is constantly twitching and flinching as the car moves around. 
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05-23-2013, 07:08 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Shreveport,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SAI; '68 427FESO Southern Automotive
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FatBoy
Thank you. They're the sizes I'm considering for my Kirkham. I have GY Billboards on it at the moment and they look the business, but they tramline badly, which does impact on the enjoyment, especially if " she who must be obeyed" is with me because she is constantly twitching and flinching as the car moves around.
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05-23-2013, 08:30 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Buffalo, NY USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
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While not inexpensive, the Avons are worth every penny. You get what you pay for.....that is why the BFG T/As are cheaper!
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05-23-2013, 08:45 AM
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I have to agree on the avons. I really like the gold on your FIAs. Did you paint or powder coat them?
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05-23-2013, 11:00 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FatBoy
Thank you. They're the sizes I'm considering for my Kirkham. I have GY Billboards on it at the moment and they look the business, but they tramline badly, which does impact on the enjoyment, especially if " she who must be obeyed" is with me because she is constantly twitching and flinching as the car moves around.
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Paul,
Back in about 2001 I put the first set of GY BB's on my car. The wandering and darting sometimes made Peggy and I look like a couple of bobble heads.  I was kinda embarrassed by the handling when she was with me.
In the beginning I started with tire pressure in the 22-24 pound range on the street. After a few months I experimented with gradually raising the pressure until I found my comfort point. For street driving I have them at 32 psi front, 30 psi rear. What a difference in handling! I didn't see any irregular tread wear in about 5,000 miles.
I am on my second set of GY BB's. By year 5 of ownership of the first set, there was very obvious sidewall cracking, and people were finger pointing. The tread depth was still very good, but I had to toss them because of the sidewall issue.
This second set isn't a year old yet and the first signs of the cracking are just barely becoming noticeable. When its time to toss these, I'll buy the Avons.
David
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05-23-2013, 06:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mickmate
Hey Hector, glad you like them. You're talking a modern radial tire with compounds to match and comparing it to a bias ply old mold race tire. You could always put an AVON or GOODYEAR big letter stencil to them? They look great as is and you already know how they work. Make sure you have a good alignment in the car either way. The soft compound grips and rides nice but don't plan on it lasting like a multi mile radial.
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Thanks, ol' Nick. They work great. I appreciate all your help. I do have the stencils, but I am enjoying the black wall a lot, so I don't know that i will use them just yet.
Noticed I got rid of the wind wings and visors? I like that look so much better. I have some screws (mm) coming, but until then, you can see the original screws sticking out a bit... it really doesnt bother me that much, but I dont want my children to get caught on them, etc...
Cheers, mate, and again, thanks for all the help.
Hector |
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