So the tires on the GP are pushing 14yo and I should probably replace them just b/c. Want to stick with RWL which limits my options, and it looks like the only thing left around is the BF Goodrich Radial T/A and the Cooper Cobra GT. Opinions on either? Stay away from? Not like either is going to see a lot of miles or get punished, but just throwing it out there. Didn't see any other options during my initial search. Looking at 215/70R14's if it matters. I have 225/70's on there now and they're too wide/tall and rub just slightly at full turn (!)
2018 BFG Radial T/A vs. Cooper Cobra
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Take a look at Mastercraft Avengers, too- made by Cooper, less money. I don't think I'll ever buy BFG's again; didn't like them on the car or the ATs on my truck.
I put Mastercraft LT tires on my yukon xl 2500 and they are the best set of tires I have put on it in 165K miles.
I just went through this decision with the Cutlass,
In the end Cooper Cobra's won
Just keep in mind they are slightly larger than a Goodrich in the same size.
235 60 15 on the front
255 60 15 on the rear
Got them off ebay for a great price.......seller is fastlanetires
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335822911&icep_item=142821706059
In the end Cooper Cobra's won
Just keep in mind they are slightly larger than a Goodrich in the same size.
235 60 15 on the front
255 60 15 on the rear
Got them off ebay for a great price.......seller is fastlanetires
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335822911&icep_item=142821706059
I've gone with coopers.
1. They are cheaper that Radial TA's
2. They are a bit more "modern" looking in a good way since BFG hasn't modified their tread pattern on Radial TA's in what seems like decades
3. Generally the same mileage warranty
4. Everyone with a camaro that would jump coke cans, has a 3/4 race cam and would win the $100 bill taped on the dash bet, owner puts radial TA's on their car and I didn't want to be associated with that (no I am not saying everyone that buys Radial TA's is like that
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5. Discount tire has $50-$100 rebates a few times a year and free shipping and saves on sales tax too! If you can find a person to mount them it's a good way to save some coin.
I wish someone made a more performance oriented 200-300 treadwear tire but yeah, the volumes are only to 50-90's cars and there isn't that many on the road anymore. I had a set of BFG traction TA which was a 300ish treadwear directional tire but they are long out of production. Anyone turning hard goes 16" plus wheels so nobody buys them sadly.
Also talked with a former firestone tire engineer and he said cooper back 20 years ago was not up to the level of traction in wet environments specifically but they have improved and are almost comparable to a firestone/michelin/goodyear these days.
1. They are cheaper that Radial TA's
2. They are a bit more "modern" looking in a good way since BFG hasn't modified their tread pattern on Radial TA's in what seems like decades
3. Generally the same mileage warranty
4. Everyone with a camaro that would jump coke cans, has a 3/4 race cam and would win the $100 bill taped on the dash bet, owner puts radial TA's on their car and I didn't want to be associated with that (no I am not saying everyone that buys Radial TA's is like that
)5. Discount tire has $50-$100 rebates a few times a year and free shipping and saves on sales tax too! If you can find a person to mount them it's a good way to save some coin.
I wish someone made a more performance oriented 200-300 treadwear tire but yeah, the volumes are only to 50-90's cars and there isn't that many on the road anymore. I had a set of BFG traction TA which was a 300ish treadwear directional tire but they are long out of production. Anyone turning hard goes 16" plus wheels so nobody buys them sadly.
Also talked with a former firestone tire engineer and he said cooper back 20 years ago was not up to the level of traction in wet environments specifically but they have improved and are almost comparable to a firestone/michelin/goodyear these days.
For raised white letters you can't beat the Radial T/A's imo. My dads set are going on 16 years old this summer and they still look like new. The hard compound makes for shitty performance but they live forever.
I'd go with the BFG's myself , some may say their "dated" I say they are period correct for these cars or nostalgic if you will. Thats why I still like them so much they've stayed the same. Nothing worse than having to buy 2 back tires only to find out the same tires aren't the same anymore and dont match the the fronts you have that are still like new. In my opinion they handle well enough and have a good tread wear life provided you dont burn the hell out of them and keep em rotated. I got around 40,000 miles out of a set on my old S10 even with occasional burnouts and never even had the truck aligned EVER.
I am not into the white letter tires but I do like the Coopers I bought for my Regal and they have a nice tread IMO and as stated they do seem to be larger compared to same size tires of other brands. My 275/60R15 pictured.
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