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Old 01-30-2013, 09:42 PM
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15 inch tire recommendations

Wondering if anybody has any recommendations for a replacement 15 inch tire. Not looking for race/drag, just "fun" street application.

I thought about BFG Radial T/A's

Front 235/60/15

Rear 245/60/15

Any thoughts?
Old 01-31-2013, 01:29 PM
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Re: 15 inch tire recommendations

I have thoes BFG's on my RS 235/60/15 all the way around and love them. I just had to buy 2 new rear tires and kinda wish I would have went with the 245's on the rear, but let my buddy talk me out of them. Don't mind the dirty car, but here is a pix. I have the solid white letters out and it looks killer IMO.
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Old 01-31-2013, 03:33 PM
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Looks good!

Thanks for the pix! Looks like some BFG's are in my future
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Re: 15 inch tire recommendations

Would 255's be way too big?
Old 01-31-2013, 04:38 PM
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Re: 15 inch tire recommendations

Originally Posted by Chuck84TA
Would 255's be way too big?
They are just fine on the rear....the fronts will rub.


I wish there were more options for the 15s....I really need to get some 18s.
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Re: 15 inch tire recommendations

Originally Posted by GICATA
They are just fine on the rear....the fronts will rub.


I wish there were more options for the 15s....I really need to get some 18s.

Here's a link to the Cooper Cobras on my street car = https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/whee...er-cobras.html
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Re: 15 inch tire recommendations

Originally Posted by Chuck84TA
Looks good!

Thanks for the pix! Looks like some BFG's are in my future
Yeah they are a great tire and one of the few solid white letter tires left on the market. I got mine at NTB and 2 were $271 installed.
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