Tires for SPF 15"

[jeffgrice]

Originally Posted by jstinson

I just purchased my 1st Cobra. SPF Sport Model # 633. It needs new tires. Current tires are Dunlap GT Qualifires Ft: P255/60 R15 R: P275/60 R15. The front tires rub on the fender a little in a sharp turn. So I'm thinking I should go down to P245 width.

Two tire stores are recommending either Cooper Cobra, or BF Goodrich Radial T/A.

Recommendations? Also can I go to a smaller width on the front and still use the same rims?

Hi John,

I would recommend Cooper for the reasons the other guys stated. Several GLCC members have done Coopers and are happy. We do have a member who recently did BF TAs and he has not complained but I have heard like others they are not the best choice. If you don't like the whiteletter mount with the blackwall out.

Avons are more period correct looking, VERY sticky so expect rock slinging.

What ever you get I would suggest a tire shop with "touchless" mounting equipment otherwise you risk marring to the wheels. I had a several members use Motorwerks Luxury 3200 Walnut Lake Rd, Commerce Charter Twp, MI 48390 which is reasonable close to you.

Best regards,

Jeff