need tire recommendation
 

I'm looking for a new set of tires on the old '85. Limited choices for the 225/60R15 sizes on the market today. So far I've only found BF Goodrich T/A's, Toyo Extensa A/S, Kumho KR21, Falken 912. I'm looking for good dry & wet traction with a balance of decent wear and noise. The car doesn't see snow, so this is not a factor.

Anybody have any recommendations?

I like the BF's but I don't have any experience with any of the others.

I would go T/A's myself

Stick with rubber. Wood is outdated.

you is funny

LMFAO - I knew you'd appreciate that. ;)

If I had to pick from this list the op submitted I would go in the order he typed them in

Kumho also offers their performance all-season Ecsta ASX in that size. That would be my choice, the BFG Radial T/As are very old technology now.


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Ed

they have not upped the tech??? That is weird^^^^

I would go with falken tires, I had a set and the preformed unbelieveable. Also you can go 245/50/16 without any issues. I had 255/50/16 on my lowered gt with very little rubbing

Falken 912 is a decent tire too, probably a wash between those and the Kumhos.

The BFG Radial T/As have been revised slightly over the year, they are probably on their 5th or 6th generation now. Remember this tire originally came out in the mid 1970s! They can get away with not upgrading them, because classic musclecar and hot rod owners seem to think that they are the only tire that looks suitable on their cars. My boss's 67 Mustang GTA 390 had BFGs on the stock 14" wheels, they were getting hard from age even though they had lots of tread remaining. We put a fresh set of Firestone Indy 500 rubber on it last year, much better ride, noise level, and grip.

Other reason why the BFGs are still popular, is that they are one of the few name brand tires that are still available in the traditional sizes to fit the 50s / 60s / 70s cars. They are a basic S-speed rated mild performance all-season tire. I wouldn't recommend them for an 80s Fox that original came with V-rated high performance rubber, you can do better.



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Ed

Pirelli makes the P Zero Nero in a 225/60R15 which is a decent tire, but I really prefer the P Zero Summer Tire, but I'm not sure if that comes in the same size?

Pirelli, really? Their printed catalogue doesn't show anything in that size at all, neither does Tire Rack.


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Ed

Actually Yes Pirelli, but I was wrong about the model they are actually Pirelli P6.

http://tirefu.com/multicatalog.aspx?...=8988-22560R15

Those are maybe older stock I'm thinking. When I look at the July 2011 issue of the printed Pirelli catalogue, the largest 60-series 15" they show in the P6 is a 205. The P6 is a decent tire too, if they are in fact available in 225/60R15 I would take them over the BFG T/A for a Fox.


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Ed N.

Does Michelin make anything in the appropriate sizes?

Nope ... closest would be a 215/65R15, which is a more common size.


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Ed

gotcha. I do know the Michelins are pricey but I liked mine on the 05gt. Oh to the tune of 550.00 per corner pricey

Getting a set of BF Goodrich Advantage T/A 235/60R/16 installed today. Decision was based on two points - great ratings for braking, handling - traction, comfort and wear. The other was cost in not having the cash for new expensive rims to go with a larger tire size such as an 18 inch rim. Also there is a 6 year warranty on these tires. The original BF Goodrich Traction 215/65R/16 tires lasted 8 years...not bad in my opinion for spirited driving. I also wanted a North American tire on a North American vehicle.

P.S. found out that Michelin and Goodyear are the same company.

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j...45645796,d.cGE

Michelin and BF Goodrich you mean ... also Uniroyal is part of that group. Goodyear is still one of the big players.


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Ed

Oops typo and my part...should be Michelin and BF Goodrich.