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Kemac 09-28-2023 01:13 PM
Looking for some 15'' tires
 
Guys I did build a Contemporary Cobra back in 84 and had it 10 years. But I also have had a 66 Corvette since 1972. I ran it in SCCA B /P back in the mid 70's. It has SCCA legal flared fenders , and other items from it's track days but has been on the street for a number of years. It has 9 1/2'' magnesium Minilites on it front and rear. It currently has BFG T/A's on it 265 50 R15 front and 295 50 R 15 rear. They are 12 years old and need to be replaced. I tried to find some Avons with no success Now Goodyear owns BFG and they no longer makes a 265 front just a 295 rear. I know Goodyear now owns Avon and they will stop making them at the end of this year. Any ideas on a 15'' tire front and rear . Help out an old Cobra guy !!! -----------thanks , Ken

mrmustang 09-28-2023 02:04 PM
Cooper Cobras for the street

As for Avons, Sassco has several sizes in stock


Bill S.

Grubby 09-28-2023 02:12 PM
Mickey Thompson and Vitour Galaxy both have tires in your sizes. I have run both and like both on the street.

John

Kemac 09-28-2023 05:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grubby (Post 1520532)
Mickey Thompson and Vitour Galaxy both have tires in your sizes. I have run both and like both on the street.

John
Guys thanks a lot !! I found some of the Mickey Thompson radials that will replace my old BFG T/A's . Thanks from an Old Cobra guy !! --- Ken

KarlzEE Bebout 09-29-2023 08:01 PM
Ken, you'll find the MT tires will have a WHOLE LOT more traction than your old hard as bricks BFGs.

bbbad2dabone 09-30-2023 09:33 AM
tires
 
Are you referring to the Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S Tires?

Grubby 09-30-2023 05:32 PM
I used Mickey Thompson ST. The SR tires look good as well.

John

DanEC 10-01-2023 05:30 AM
I use the MTs S/T on my Cobra. Great tires. Basically the same as the Cooper Cobra.

Mark IV 10-01-2023 06:46 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DanEC (Post 1520606)
I use the MTs S/T on my Cobra. Great tires. Basically the same as the Cooper Cobra.
Same carcass, different tread design and tread compound. The M/Ts are said to be a little softer. We have used M/T ST on many cars and have had good results with decent treadwear. Face it, most tires will age out before they wear out at the annual mileage most Cobras see.

mvanhorn8893 10-01-2023 06:07 PM
I managed a 12.1 sec @117 mph last weekend on my 5 year old Cooper Cobra tires with 1800 miles on them. Very hard to not break the tires loose and I only have a 390 FE that put 372 HP/372 TQ to the tires. I've also done 2 track days with my car earlier this summer and an autocross. https://youtu.be/yBuHP6DmYQw

First trip to a drag strip since late 80's. I left a lot on the table. lol

KarlzEE Bebout 10-01-2023 07:38 PM
I ran 10.70s on MT SR. They'd hook up very well, after getting hot. I'd carry the LF wheel through 2nd gear (TH400 tranny), 90-95MPH, I'm guessing. That was with my old NAF with a 496 Chevy. I'd drive 75 miles to the strip, crank off some runs, and then drive back home. "The world was coming to an end", with that engine. :eek: dang, it was fun!

PDUB 10-01-2023 08:49 PM
Well, not quite...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark IV (Post 1520608)
Same carcass, different tread design and tread compound. The M/Ts are said to be a little softer.

we have been over this topic before in another thread. As of about three or four years ago, the manufacturer said that both tires are the same except for the tread pattern/mold... I had a discussion specifically about this in a conference call with the two divisions. Not my take, but theirs, so I am reporting what was discussed.


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