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11-12-2025, 12:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Oakham,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 592
Posts: 579
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I have a Kirkham that needs tires. What are people running now
I drive it on the street probably will never race it. I don't drive the car as often as I could. Any recommendations to replace the old firestones that came with it 17 years ago!
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11-12-2025, 05:08 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2022
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF MkIII S/C,Roush 427SR(351W),5 Spd
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See this thread for a recent discussion on tires currently available.
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11-12-2025, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,767
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ng8264723
I drive it on the street probably will never race it. I don't drive the car as often as I could. Any recommendations to replace the old firestones that came with it 17 years ago!
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Unless you are actively tracking the car, I highly recommend the Cooper Cobras:
235/60/15-Front
295/50/15-Rear
Bill S.
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First time Cobra buyers-READ THIS
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11-13-2025, 07:55 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2021
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I and several of my Cobra friends also run the Cooper Cobra tires. They have decent wet and dry traction, comfortable ride (for a Cobra), quiet (on a Cobra?) decent mileage, and reasonable pricing. My 2¢
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11-13-2025, 12:15 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Clayton,
IN
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 838
Posts: 1,133
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 I love the Vitour Galaxy R1. They are actually speed rated and have great wet and dry street traction. Nearly 17,000 miles on these and I will buy again.
Previous Cobra's had BFG, Mickey Thompson and Goodyear billboards.
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11-13-2025, 03:08 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Priceville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique FIA
Posts: 340
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Grubby, I'm 100% in with the Galaxy R1's. I love mine. Much better the BFG TA Radials I took off. PDUB has ridden in my "healthy " Unique FIA. 22psi front and 18 psi rear.
On the four tires, one tire needed 1/4 ounce of weight. Smooth as glass.
Unfortunately, they're no longer available.
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11-13-2025, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Clayton,
IN
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 838
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It looks like the Galaxy tires are still on various web sites.
I hope I can get them in a few more years when needed.
John
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11-15-2025, 12:58 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 289 USRRC, 1964 289 stroked to 331, toploader
Posts: 1,127
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Well,...
Yes, I have ridden with David, and the tires seem quite good! You want the Galaxy R1 G/T, not the plain R1! The plain R1 is a white wall tire.
I have been looking for the R1 G/T for quite a while, and they have been out of stock everywhere. John please post your sources where you found them, for those who want to consider them.
I just checked again, and I only found one place that they are becoming available next month... or so they claim at this place:
Vitour Galaxy R1 G/T
I know nothing about this vendor.
Please keep us posted if you use them. Also, report back on your impressions!
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Unique Motorcars 289 USRRC
1964 289 5-bolt block
Toploader and 3.31 rear
Last edited by PDUB; 11-15-2025 at 01:02 AM..
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11-15-2025, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Clayton,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 838
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There is a vendor with 2 295 50 15 Vitours on EBay. I didn’t see the 235 fronts I use, but there was a pair of 245s.
You may have to place an order with someone and see what happens.
John
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