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PaulProe 10-10-2007 08:00 PM
15" Tire Selection
 
Our choices for 15" street tires keeps getting smaller and smaller. Using 235/60-15 and 295/50-15 on the TireRack.com site, I only come up with three choices, BF Goodrich Radial T/A, Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 or Goodyear Eagle GT II.

The Firestones are rated the highest at 8.1, Goodyears are lowest at 6.65. Goodrich are 6.9

Can anyone offer any suggestions on these or possibly other suggestions for 15" tires

thanks

Paul

Bob In Ct 10-10-2007 08:02 PM
Yokos (Avids), if you can find them.

Bob

PaulProe 10-10-2007 08:18 PM
Avid's
 
Bob,
That is my first choice but unable to find any

Paul

Calbullet 10-10-2007 09:04 PM
AVON CR6ZZ V rated

Stentor 10-10-2007 10:11 PM
Avons
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Calbullet
AVON CR6ZZ V rated
I agree, these should be considered (more expensive than the other 15" tires listed, but a much better tire).

fsstnotch 10-11-2007 03:36 AM
Here you go Paul, if you act fast they've still got some Avid's in the 295/50 size

http://www.tires-easy.com/.html

427 S/O 10-11-2007 03:47 AM
Paul, I went for the Firestone 500's, man! they stick!. Gotta push hard in a corner to makem' break loose......

fsstnotch 10-11-2007 03:55 AM
This place also has Avid's but a little cheaper.

http://www.performanceplustire.com/p...er=15&x=14&y=5

nevermind65 10-11-2007 04:21 AM
I have Dunlop GT Qualifier. Couldn't tell you were to get them though. They seem to be pretty good tires.

ERA2188 10-11-2007 06:33 AM
Paul, grab those Yokohama Avids. They have been discontinued apparently due to low volume sales. I had em on my last cobra and I bought a set a couple of months ago for my new ERA that is 'almost' done. Great street tire and OK for casual track use (serious track use - get a set of racing tires). RD

CobraDan 10-11-2007 06:46 AM
http://www.dunloptires.com/
Dunlop’s can be found at Goodyear, Sam’s Club, and Sears

http://www.yokohamatire.com/uhphp_searchresults.asp

PatBuckley 10-11-2007 07:18 AM
BGGoodrich Drag Radials.....

JBCOBRA 10-11-2007 08:48 AM
Shhmoke 'em if you got 'em. Got myself an extra set.
Thank you guys for the heads-up!
JB ;)

fsstnotch 10-11-2007 10:18 AM
JB, what tires did you get? I'm thinking about ordering 4 of the 295 AVID's myself. So I know I have tires for a couple years.

JBCOBRA 10-11-2007 10:46 AM
Hi Fsst
I have been running the Avids since I got my car. They are great street tires. They are true, compliant, and don't beat the heck out of the car from stones flying as much. The rears definately take a beating, so I figured I better have some extras while I can get them. For the $ they are a bargain, and never a problem.
Get them while you can

Bx1 10-11-2007 11:11 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JBCOBRA
Hi Fsst
I have been running the Avids since I got my car. They are great street tires. They are true, compliant, and don't beat the heck out of the car from stones flying as much. The rears definately take a beating, so I figured I better have some extras while I can get them. For the $ they are a bargain, and never a problem.
Get them while you can
I just ordered 245/60 ($66) and 295/50 -15's ($96) Avids from OnlineTire.com they have very few left in stock. They also have "Hercules" brand tires in those sizes (I believe they are Cooper tires) and was told they have hundreds of those. It appears if 15" tires are decreasing in quantity (and we know the quality is barely adequate) the only alternative is to buy 16or better yet 17" wheels in the future. I do like the look of the fat sidewall 15" look... but

fsstnotch 10-11-2007 11:48 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bx1
I just ordered 245/60 ($66) and 295/50 -15's ($96) Avids from OnlineTire.com they have very few left in stock. They also have "Hercules" brand tires in those sizes (I believe they are Cooper tires) and was told they have hundreds of those. It appears if 15" tires are decreasing in quantity (and we know the quality is barely adequate) the only alternative is to buy 16or better yet 17" wheels in the future. I do like the look of the fat sidewall 15" look... but
I was thinking the same thing. Since i haven't bought wheels yet. I'm thinking that I am better off buying 17's now rather than later. 15" tires are decreasing in options and 17" are multipying! I don't want to be stuck with BFG's because I didn't go with 17's from the get go.


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