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gldevall · 06-24-2003, 11:22 AM

What kind of tires is everyone running? Currently I am running a 255/60/15 Dunlop GT Qualifier in the rear and cannot hook for anything. I am looking at replacing them with a Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 275/60/15 or a Yokohama 275/60/15. Any suggestions? Previous users?

BigRed · 06-24-2003, 11:27 AM

I have Firestone Firehawk 255/60/15s. They're nothing fancy but they grip fine. Of course, I don't go to the track so I really can't tell you how they will handle there.

cochino12 · 06-24-2003, 12:50 PM

bfg comp ta zr4 295-35-18. They hook up alright but they helped in the turns a lot.

ocbaud · 06-24-2003, 12:52 PM

firehawk 275/60/15's all around

they hookup okay, but do spin from a stop if i hit the gas kinda hard.

gldevall · 06-24-2003, 01:45 PM

Any Yoko users out there?

78SilveradoSWB · 06-24-2003, 02:01 PM

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Originally posted by gldevall
Any Yoko users out there?

I am using Yokohama Avid S/T, 255-60-15's on all four corners. Nice aggressive tread design, high mileage tread wear, and economically priced. Bought them through the Tire Rack. No complaints at all, they ride nice.

gldevall · 06-24-2003, 02:14 PM

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Originally posted by 78SilveradoSWB

I am using Yokohama Avid S/T, 255-60-15's on all four corners. Nice aggressive tread design, high mileage tread wear, and economically priced. Bought them through the Tire Rack. No complaints at all, they ride nice.

Yeah I was looking at them through tire rack also. Bought some for the wife's toyota, pretty inexpensive. How is the traction on a hard take off?

67chevemall · 06-24-2003, 02:28 PM

1972 Protrac 50 Tires! F size TIRE and 15 X 9” rim on front}N size tire and 15 X 11” rims on rear. Chrome Chevy Bowtie Moon Disc Hubs!

Org. Rims were welded around the middle to make up the 9" and 11"

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sbc350gearhead · 06-24-2003, 05:04 PM

BFG radial TA 275/60/15. Very good tire. I have never used their competition though, so I can't compare them.

LOHRTBT · 06-24-2003, 05:27 PM

Nitto 555's
275/30/20
245/35/20

apstguy · 06-24-2003, 06:07 PM

275/60/15 Firehawk SS20 - they don't make them anymore - changed to Indy 500 - different tread so I couldn't really comment. I like my wide tires! I had 235/75/15 on here for a while and they SUCKED! No traction whatsoever!

gchemist · 06-24-2003, 07:44 PM

Try looking at Cooper Cobra's. I have them on the back. They are way better than other tires I've used. When hot, they hook very good.

gldevall · 06-24-2003, 08:02 PM

I think I'm going with a Yokohoma Avid ST in a 275/60/15, $60/each from tire rack.

YoSSI · 06-24-2003, 10:46 PM

All I know is that my tires are ****ty ones from a compnay I have never hear of

C-10volvo · 06-24-2003, 11:37 PM

TOYO 235/75/15's all around... all you see is smoke when i ease it into drive.

C&C Chevy · 06-25-2003, 04:20 PM

275/60/15 Kelly's

good, cheap tire...

Tom · 06-25-2003, 04:31 PM

cooper 255/60/15's. They grip awsome, at least compared to my 275/60/15 BFG tires.

06-24-2003, 11:22 AM	#1
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Tires What kind of tires is everyone running? Currently I am running a 255/60/15 Dunlop GT Qualifier in the rear and cannot hook for anything. I am looking at replacing them with a Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 275/60/15 or a Yokohama 275/60/15. Any suggestions? Previous users? __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

06-24-2003, 11:27 AM	#2
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	I have Firestone Firehawk 255/60/15s. They're nothing fancy but they grip fine. Of course, I don't go to the track so I really can't tell you how they will handle there. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

06-24-2003, 12:50 PM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	bfg comp ta zr4 295-35-18. They hook up alright but they helped in the turns a lot. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

06-24-2003, 01:45 PM	#5
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Any Yoko users out there? __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

06-24-2003, 05:27 PM	#10
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Nitto 555's 275/30/20 245/35/20 __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

06-24-2003, 12:52 PM	#4
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	firehawk 275/60/15's all around they hookup okay, but do spin from a stop if i hit the gas kinda hard.

06-24-2003, 02:28 PM	#8
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	1972 Protrac 50 Tires! F size TIRE and 15 X 9” rim on front}N size tire and 15 X 11” rims on rear. Chrome Chevy Bowtie Moon Disc Hubs! Org. Rims were welded around the middle to make up the 9" and 11" Check out my www .

06-24-2003, 05:04 PM	#9
sbc350gearhead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,413	BFG radial TA 275/60/15. Very good tire. I have never used their competition though, so I can't compare them.

06-24-2003, 06:07 PM	#11
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	275/60/15 Firehawk SS20 - they don't make them anymore - changed to Indy 500 - different tread so I couldn't really comment. I like my wide tires! I had 235/75/15 on here for a while and they SUCKED! No traction whatsoever! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

06-24-2003, 07:44 PM	#12
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Try looking at Cooper Cobra's. I have them on the back. They are way better than other tires I've used. When hot, they hook very good. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

06-24-2003, 08:02 PM	#13
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I think I'm going with a Yokohoma Avid ST in a 275/60/15, $60/each from tire rack. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

06-24-2003, 10:46 PM	#14
YoSSI Stepsides Rock! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay area, California Posts: 127	All I know is that my tires are ****ty ones from a compnay I have never hear of __________________ 1987 GMC Sierra Classic Stepside. 305, Flows, more mods in the future.... http://www.cardomain.com/id/yossi316

06-24-2003, 11:37 PM	#15
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	TOYO 235/75/15's all around... all you see is smoke when i ease it into drive. __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

06-25-2003, 04:20 PM	#16
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	275/60/15 Kelly's good, cheap tire... __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

06-25-2003, 04:31 PM	#17
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,714	cooper 255/60/15's. They grip awsome, at least compared to my 275/60/15 BFG tires. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.



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