Goodyear billboards; let’s kick this dead horse one more time! - Page 3

1985 CCX · #41 (**permalink**) 05-29-2008, 02:44 PM

Sal,

I have lost ~10lbs over the winter sitting but during the season never need to address w/o tubes. Huh?

Sal is the reason I got them in the first palce as he gave me great advice and he is right! Great sneakers.......BFG's blow.

I run 23lbs at the rear and 25lbs in the front.
Jeff

64 Vette · #42 (**permalink**) 12-01-2008, 03:48 PM

I've been dying to go with the old school race tires for years, but have a few concerns. I run anywhere from 10-20,000 miles a year, and so far it doesn't sound good..............

1. For those of you who have been through a few sets - how many miles do you get out of the Billboards, or Bluestreaks?? (I know it's a subjective question for the rears, but maybe not the the fronts

??)

2. How long does the paint last on the BillBoards?? I'm washing the wheels because of brakedust every week or two - might not be worth the effort to maintain the paint??

csx wnab · #43 (**permalink**) 12-01-2008, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xlr8or

I don't know if those are the billboard tires typically seen here on Cobras. The "Billboards" that most of us run is the "Sports Car Specials" not Bluestreaks.

They have great wet and dry traction. They flatspot when they sit. They ride rougher than typical radial tires. They are fabulous.

don't forget how they will grab and follow any groove in the road too, it's that bias ply thing don't cha know.

. but cha gotta love'um

FUNFER2 · #44 (**permalink**) 02-17-2009, 02:45 PM

I've been searching "Billboard" posts and will reply to this one. I have the same questions everyone else has, and find that the answers are 50

50%, good and bad. How do they ride, through rocks, painting ect.....

I have posted a new thread about a possible "Group Buy". I'll attach the link momentarily.

N2VENOM · #45 (**permalink**) 02-17-2009, 03:31 PM

I ran them for over a year on the street and track. Now I run Avon's and will never go back to Billboards.

FUNFER2 · #46 (**permalink**) 02-17-2009, 04:58 PM

Very nice Kirkham, I assume !
The yellow Good Years look great.
Can you tell me more about them ?

Ricardo Singer · #47 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 06:12 PM

Guys:
can someone tell me where can I purchase the vintage Good Year tires for my Cobra?

Thanks
Ricardo

redd · #48 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 06:17 PM

www.rogerkrausracing.com

Ricardo Singer · #49 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 09:57 PM

Thank you very much.
Ricardo

Larry N Johnson · #50 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 08:55 PM

Installed a set of Billboards in May:

Comments/Experience:
1. Fit: very well, 10" tread fits better than the 11" tread of the Goodyear GTII's replaced.
2. Grip: excellent (Trade off does pick up gravel if there is any)
3. Cornering: excellent
4. Wet Roads: did not experience but these are race tires fro rain.
5. Roll: Good on smooth roads. Bias ply does tend to follow irregularities on secondary roads. More steering input needed.
6. Weight: significantly lighter weight, at least 15 lbs per corner.
7. Track day: excellent, can't ask for better. (OKAY: slicks might be better; tried them, too.)
8. Safety: on the track, no problem. On the street where I live, there are always road projects and other things like worn out roads and I was uncomfortable with possible damage, so...got a set of Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T's for the street.
9. Look: Can't be beat; "right" look on our roadsters.

Summary: Satisfactory street tire w some compromises as stated. Excellent track tire.

Ricardo Singer · #51 (**permalink**) 11-11-2009, 10:05 PM

Thank you for the information, I appreciate it.
can you also recommend me where to buy and how much shall I expect to pay.

Again
Thanks
Ricardo

Larry N Johnson · #52 (**permalink**) 11-12-2009, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Excaliber

What the others said, you want the Goodyear 'Bill Boards", big white letters on the side. Here's a link to Roger Krause...

GOODYEAR COBRA TIRE SHEET

Go to this site. You will pay about $1000 for a set of Billboards.

Ricardo Singer · #53 (**permalink**) 11-12-2009, 01:56 PM

Thank you very much.

Ricardo

mickmate · #54 (**permalink**) 11-12-2009, 06:30 PM

Just an FYI for guys on the right coast I got a set to my door from Competition Tire East in Reading PA for $968. I like the feeling of being connected with the road for better or worse.
http://www.racegoodyear.com/distributors.html

cobramatt · #55 (**permalink**) 11-12-2009, 09:24 PM

I have them on my car as well and love them. One suggestion is I has the 3M film product installed over the back fenders as these tires are very soft and will throw up any small debris. I noticed three days after I put the tires on the car some chips in the paint, that weren't there prior. Touched them up and had the stuff put on and all is well. It cost $150. Well worth it.

Matt

Al G · #56 (**permalink**) 03-13-2010, 12:31 PM

Can anyone explain why most CSX, SPF and other dealers charge an extra $1400 for the Billboard upgrade? It looks like I can buy 4 tires for less than that and the upgrade should be the cost above whatever the standard tires are.

Jamo · #57 (**permalink**) 03-13-2010, 12:41 PM

capitalism

RodKnock · #58 (**permalink**) 03-13-2010, 01:08 PM

Better wheel weights.

dcdoug · #59 (**permalink**) 03-13-2010, 01:33 PM

I just noticed that my Billboards are 26.5 x 10.5 in the rear, not 26.5 x 10.0 as listed on all of these sites? My Billboards came on my CSX roller (as part of the expensive capitalistic upgrade) which is only about a year old. I assume that the 10.0 is a misprint?

SMOKNAC · #60 (**permalink**) 03-13-2010, 05:44 PM

I got my billboards from Roger Krause...(Bay area)
And YES!! he will ship. I think with shipping they were around 1100.00.
Love the looks and hook up well.