tire recommendations for the 10 spokes?

[EdwardGT350]

what tire recommended for the ten spokes? will be retiring the magnums/blue streak combo in favor of a better handling tire. prefer a tall tire to keep the revs low when cruising.
tia

[jk66gt350]

I've been running 215/60/R14 BFG's all round for many years and they fit and work very well for my use as an occasional driver.

[6s1640]

I am running Goodyear P235/60R14's.  They are a little taller and wider when compared to the BFG's 215's.

Best of luck

Cory

[EdwardGT350]

any issues with tires rubbing?

[6s1640]

any issues with tires rubbing?

At SAAC 35 when I had two other full size people in the car with me, just under an extra to 500 lbs, on the Chuck Cantwell Drive, the rear tires did rub when hitting a good bump.  Otherwise no issues with just the driver and non that I can remember with a passenger.  The extra 250 lbs in the back seat seems to be the issue.   This may even be an issue with stock tires too.  I am not sure.  I would not want to have four full size adults in the car.   Also, the rear leave springs have relaxed some, so that might be part of the issue with a full load of people.

Cory

[jk66gt350]

I've never had a tire rub with the 215's irrespective of load and bumps in the road, although it's not often I have people in the back seat. 

[s2ms]

I ran 235/60R14 BFG comps for many years with no issues. Currently running 205/70R14's but wish I had gone with 215/70R14's.

[6s1640]

I've never had a tire rub with the 215's irrespective of load and bumps in the road, although it's not often I have people in the back seat.

Hi jk66gt350,

Have the rear leaf springs been restored and re-arched in your GT350?  This will be one of the variables with tire clearance.  Depending on the re-arch could significantly change the road height and clearance to the body.

The diameter difference between the P215/60R14 and P235/60R14 in the TA is just under an inch at .90  or .45 inch on the radius.  The 215 is 24.2 with 861 revolutions in one mile.  The 235 is 25.1 with 32 fewer turns at 829 revolutions in one mile.  This data was taken from the Tire Rack website.  When I run the numbers from the published tire diameters,  I get slightly difference rev's per mile, but the difference is about the same at 30.

Tire sizes and brand are very personal choice.  The choices are becoming less with 14 inch diameter tires.  I like the 235/60R14's.  Goodyear no longer offers this size.

Take care

Cory

[werthie]

not cheap, but I'm running Michelin XWX 215VR70X14's . . .  love 'em.

alan
6S929

[werthie]

oops . . .  wrong photo.

[jk66gt350]

Rear springs are original / not re-arched and I've also used this size tire with a new / lowered front & rear suspension kit that was on the car for a while.  Never had a rubbing issue with either setup. 

[EdwardGT350]

currently considering the goodrich 215/70R-14.
diameter is 25.91" so its fairly tall.
now just need to decide on white raised letters vs. black sidewall.

[Bob Gaines]

currently considering the goodrich 215/70R-14.
diameter is 25.91" so its fairly tall.
now just need to decide on white raised letters vs. black sidewall.

Unless you want to help advertise BF Goodrich or have stock in the company I don't see any advantage to the BF Goodrich white letters given they are not special or OEM.  Blackwall would be my choice in this particular instance for example if the choice was between BF Goodrich white letters or blackwall. That is just me . Best of luck with your decision.

[silverton_ford]

I have a set of 35 year old +++  Goodyear Wingfoot tires on my 10 spokes.  (I really need to buy new tires so I can drive it faster than 25...)   

I like the size.  They are 235/60R14

[GT350Lad]

I have a set of 35 year old +++  Goodyear Wingfoot tires on my 10 spokes.  (I really need to buy new tires so I can drive it faster than 25...)   

I like the size.  They are 235/60R14

Original black centre caps Brian? I have seen a few sets around
Cheers