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09-24-2015, 10:01 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #91 with 345 HP 302
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Tires...what are you running?
My Backdraft has a set of BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires on it. They only have about 5,000 miles on them, but are ten years old. Apparently when new they were made of banana skins and have not gotten any better with age. Well, that was a little harsh. I remember when these tires were one of the right answers, but Lordy, that was a LONG time ago. What are you running in 2015? Wait, let me give you enough info to answer...I am a 50 year old responsible citizen that has been a car guy since age 14 when I got my first car, a 1966 Mustang. I am not a racer anymore. I drive pretty easy these days but still require decent stickiness as well as a high speed rating because even at my advanced age I still bend to peer pressure and have to put the spurs to the car now and again largely at my friends requests. Tread life is not really that important...this is just a toy. I don't have a top or windows, so wet weather performance is not really a consideration for me. So what is working for you?
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09-24-2015, 10:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Lewisville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR, 302
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Avons, 245/60/15 and 295/50/15s. Great tires.
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09-25-2015, 06:04 AM
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Avons and Nitto
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09-25-2015, 06:15 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
Posts: 19,042
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BFG's are dangerous............. too hard for these buggies.....
I run G7's in rear and Powercushion up front.
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09-25-2015, 12:21 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #91 with 345 HP 302
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I am seeing a trend here...good to know!
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09-25-2015, 01:29 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance, Survival Motorsports aluminum FE 482
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Mickey Thompson
Mickey Thompson ST's are also something to consider.
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels
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09-25-2015, 01:53 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Moravia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance ford v8
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BF Goodrich Radial T/A originally came on on my Superformance (SP01400) and have not had a problem as of yet 2k miles and 12 years old.
Front 255/60 15
Rear 275/60 15
Last edited by snapier; 09-28-2015 at 08:42 AM..
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09-25-2015, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #1333, Smeding 427
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what sizes are you running now?
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09-25-2015, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: NE Oklahoma,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Fords
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Get the Avons. After the first 30 minutes of driving you will totally forget how much they cost.
Z
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09-27-2015, 07:45 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: PORT LAVACA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BD 1445 Coyote TKO 600 3.91
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09-27-2015, 09:24 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Grand Rapids,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #1309 www.spfowners.freeforums.net
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Mickey ST are great and if your still running 12 year old tires I'd be more worried about the age of the tire than the miles.
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09-28-2015, 07:16 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Sacramento,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance, 427SO
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I'm running Mickey Thompson ST's.
255/60-15 front
295/50-15 rear
I've used them for a little autocrossing and they seem to work fine at my skill level.
Waddya mean, "advanced age". You're just a kid 
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09-28-2015, 07:35 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: A Cobra
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345/35ZR15 95Y rear
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09-28-2015, 10:19 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Rancho Cucamonga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 239
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I think I'm going to have to buy a set of these just to see if they could fit!
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09-29-2015, 08:53 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Lake Almanor,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Antique Collectable, Chevy BB
Posts: 46
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tires
When I got the car it (still has)
245x x17 f 9" w rims
335/35x17 Dunlap 7000's on the rear on 12" w rims getting down to marginal tread
Can't find replacements for the rear.
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10-01-2015, 05:19 AM
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Location: Spring,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1963 Corvette Grand Sport Coupe. ZZ502FI. 502 HP
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Winchester67
My Backdraft has a set of BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires on it. They only have about 5,000 miles on them, but are ten years old. Apparently when new they were made of banana skins and have not gotten any better with age. Well, that was a little harsh. I remember when these tires were one of the right answers, but Lordy, that was a LONG time ago. What are you running in 2015? Wait, let me give you enough info to answer...I am a 50 year old responsible citizen that has been a car guy since age 14 when I got my first car, a 1966 Mustang. I am not a racer anymore. I drive pretty easy these days but still require decent stickiness as well as a high speed rating because even at my advanced age I still bend to peer pressure and have to put the spurs to the car now and again largely at my friends requests. Tread life is not really that important...this is just a toy. I don't have a top or windows, so wet weather performance is not really a consideration for me. So what is working for you?
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5k miles is not high but 10 years old can really get you into trouble. Tire rubber ages from time also as the lubricants release causing them to become dry and stiff. A good safety rule for most is to replace them not only based on mileage and "visible" wear but also no more than 4-5 years time. Not from the day you bought them but from the born on date posted on the sidewall. Just a thought.
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10-01-2015, 07:24 AM
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Location: Fort Worth,
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Cobra Make, Engine: UCC 427GT, 461
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I am running Cooper Cobra, 245/60/15 front and 295/50/15 rear
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10-01-2015, 09:44 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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Quote:
Originally Posted by snapier
BF Goodrich Radial T/A originally came on on my Superformance (SP01400) and have not had a problem as of yet 2k miles and 12 years old.
Front 255/60 15
Rear 275/60 15
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Once you drive it on some newer, decent tires you will realize what lack of grip you have had all along!
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10-01-2015, 06:27 PM
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Location: Belleville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five
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Billboards.
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10-04-2015, 06:11 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #91 with 345 HP 302
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Agreed on the tire age question, that is why I was asking. (and I wish all muscle car guys would watch the dates, because many of them put so few miles on their cars every year and before you know it the tires are ten years old but look new!) My wife was saying, "They look brand new, why are you going to buy new tires?". My answer? "Because I love you".
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