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If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
11-01-2011, 12:48 PM
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
If I actually had electricity at this point, I might actually try that for curosities sake...I currently have bigger fish to fry. No power for a week will do that to ya...
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11-01-2011, 01:24 PM
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It's not back handed, just pointing out that of course the feel of the steering is going to be different between those cars. How can you attribute the difference to tires, when there are other significant factors at play?
You have attributed the difference to tires for so long, that there's a placebo effect to consider. You might swap the wheels from one Trans Am to the other and notice a difference simply because you expect a change. It's not meant as an insult, it's pointing out something I think you've glossed over, or failed to consider in your evaluation.
You can bolt 36/24mm sway bars on a non-WS6 Firebird, you can bolt on 16" wheels with Z-rated rubber. But if you don't bolt on that "Z" spec 12.7:1 steering box, the car will still feel as nimble and light as a base Firebird.
I have no doubt that your 86 feels different from your 88, but I doubt it has much to do with the tires, and more to do with the intentional design difference between the two cars.
You have attributed the difference to tires for so long, that there's a placebo effect to consider. You might swap the wheels from one Trans Am to the other and notice a difference simply because you expect a change. It's not meant as an insult, it's pointing out something I think you've glossed over, or failed to consider in your evaluation.
You can bolt 36/24mm sway bars on a non-WS6 Firebird, you can bolt on 16" wheels with Z-rated rubber. But if you don't bolt on that "Z" spec 12.7:1 steering box, the car will still feel as nimble and light as a base Firebird.
I have no doubt that your 86 feels different from your 88, but I doubt it has much to do with the tires, and more to do with the intentional design difference between the two cars.
11-01-2011, 02:29 PM
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I think the reality is we'll see Gatorbacks reproduced at some point in the future, but it'll be demand from C4 Corvette restorers that drives it. Or we'll get a tire that isn't a Gatorback repro but looks similar enough. The market isn't there yet; most of the cars that wore these tires new are still bottomed out in the depreciation curve.
11-01-2011, 03:13 PM
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I think the reality is we'll see Gatorbacks reproduced at some point in the future, but it'll be demand from C4 Corvette restorers that drives it. Or we'll get a tire that isn't a Gatorback repro but looks similar enough. The market isn't there yet; most of the cars that wore these tires new are still bottomed out in the depreciation curve.
Go ahead and laugh. If you think that I haven't been laughing frequently throughout these two threads on this topic, you're really failing to read between the lines. What you read as bitterness is simply a complete lack of respect for Goodyear tires.
Try reading my words with a smile, as I actually type them, instead of reading anger into my words. 
11-01-2011, 03:56 PM
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
I usually don't like Goodyears, however the VR50s do just look so right. I like the plain sidewall. I am well aware that better rubber is everywhere now. Price point depending I'd consider picking up a set, I am not willing to pay too much over what a decent set of modern rubber costs for a vr50.
11-01-2011, 04:23 PM
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I probably would buy a set just so the car would look original. As a matter of fact, I am looking for original ZR take-offs now for show purposes only. I can't seem to find a new tire that has the sharp break from tread to sidewall and flat sidewall that anything other than the Goodyears have. Any suggestions?
11-01-2011, 04:45 PM
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
You do know that your non-WS6 86 T/A and both your WS6 88 T/A and 88 Iroc have completely different steering boxes right? You can't make a valid comparison of the tire's steering response when the steering ratio and effort is different. I'd tell you to swap wheels and try it the other way around, but I doubt it would overcome your preconceived notions...
I noticed a decrease in steering response when I switched my IROC to the F1s from my 20 year old Gatorbacks, as well.
I just don't get all of this Gatorback hate. I think they were awesome summer tires. Steering feel was fantastic. They handled great. And I never had any excessive tire spin until they got older - and when I say older, I mean over ten years old. When new, they stuck like glue. Admittedly, I only got caught in the rain twice with them, but as long as I reduced my speed and drove accordingly, there were no problems. I will say, that the F1s are exponentially better in the rain though.
11-01-2011, 05:52 PM
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Personally, if F1s are currently available (they were not when I bought tires for the 88 duo), I would grab those...
I agree that there are no good, high-end tires in our size. The problem I find isn't the traction, but the response. The sidewalls feel like mush. I have G Force Sports on the IROC, and Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500s on the 88 TA. Both were the best available when I bought them...Firehawks in June, IROC last May.
I agree that there are no good, high-end tires in our size. The problem I find isn't the traction, but the response. The sidewalls feel like mush. I have G Force Sports on the IROC, and Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500s on the 88 TA. Both were the best available when I bought them...Firehawks in June, IROC last May.
Also, I think people are taking the danger of driving a Gatorback in the wet a little too far. I don't think Charlie was saying to re-issue the original tire, but to make it with todays higher-end tire tech (better compounds, stiffer sidewalls) and just have them look like the originals. They would likely perform the exact same way as any summer-only tire on the market, and that means if you're not careful you're gonna be slipping around on a wet surface no matter what.
Charlie, I had the same experience with KDWs, they're still on the front of my car but they're getting down there some now. A very nice looking tire that handles good, but they're a hard and uneven tire. I found that they lacked traction too much even at lower tire pressures. Have you ever compared F1s to the G-Force Sports?
11-01-2011, 06:01 PM
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
Have you had F1s? If so how did you like them compared to the G-Force Sports?
Also, I think people are taking the danger of driving a Gatorback in the wet a little to far. Charlie was not saying re-issue the original tire, but to make it with todays higher-end tire tech and just have them look like the originals. They would likely perform the exact same way as any summer-only tire on the market, and that means if you're not careful you're gonna be slipping no matter what.
Charlie, I had the same experience with KDWs, they're still on the front of my car but they're getting down there some now. A very nice looking tire that handles good, but they're a hard and uneven tire. I found that they lacked traction too much even at lower tire pressures. Have you ever had F1s?
Also, I think people are taking the danger of driving a Gatorback in the wet a little to far. Charlie was not saying re-issue the original tire, but to make it with todays higher-end tire tech and just have them look like the originals. They would likely perform the exact same way as any summer-only tire on the market, and that means if you're not careful you're gonna be slipping no matter what.
Charlie, I had the same experience with KDWs, they're still on the front of my car but they're getting down there some now. A very nice looking tire that handles good, but they're a hard and uneven tire. I found that they lacked traction too much even at lower tire pressures. Have you ever had F1s?
11-01-2011, 08:52 PM
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11-01-2011, 10:58 PM
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11-01-2011, 11:06 PM
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
My plan has been to replace the tires on the 86WS6 in spring 2012. I think that my best bet will be the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. That will be the only thing non stock about my car, except for the CD changer hidden in the rear storage box. The shows we attend don't care if the tires are OEM or replacement, as long as the size is correct for the car. In those odd times when I get a wild hair to drive the car it will be ready to handle anything I will throw at it. Every once in a while the car gets to exercise on the Tail of the Dragon, US 129, as Deal's Gap is 12 miles from our home. I have driven a brand X car with Pilot A/S tires and they are awesome.
11-01-2011, 11:27 PM
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11-01-2011, 11:27 PM
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
Hello chazman!!
For the record, I'd buy four pairs of Gatorbacks, one to make my car like the day it came out of the factory, and three sets of spares!!
Great looking tire if you ask me!!
So what about performance, don't really need it for the 300 odd miles of driving per year that the car gets!!
P.S. They are/were not really a good wet/rain tire....I have the memory of a hydroplanning episode on a "slight" long left hand curve on the autobahn just outside Stuttgart Germany with my White 1987 IROC-Z......130 MPH...... left lane to right shoulder.....steeringwheel turned half turn to the left...no response.....missed the guardrail by a tire width...............Gatorbacks on dry pavement, on the shoulder saved my bacon!!
The road was only "damp", not wet, no standing water!!
P.S.S They do offer Gatorbacks in a 245/45/17 only!! They look like the originals, but you need 17 inch IROC rims!!
For the record, I'd buy four pairs of Gatorbacks, one to make my car like the day it came out of the factory, and three sets of spares!!
Great looking tire if you ask me!!
So what about performance, don't really need it for the 300 odd miles of driving per year that the car gets!!
P.S. They are/were not really a good wet/rain tire....I have the memory of a hydroplanning episode on a "slight" long left hand curve on the autobahn just outside Stuttgart Germany with my White 1987 IROC-Z......130 MPH...... left lane to right shoulder.....steeringwheel turned half turn to the left...no response.....missed the guardrail by a tire width...............Gatorbacks on dry pavement, on the shoulder saved my bacon!!
The road was only "damp", not wet, no standing water!!
P.S.S They do offer Gatorbacks in a 245/45/17 only!! They look like the originals, but you need 17 inch IROC rims!!
11-02-2011, 12:04 AM
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Well, you know I loved the KDW. It provided superior performance, but at a price. After about 1,000 miles they get really LOUD at highway speeds - like you're driving a 4x4 or something. And after 25K miles or so, they do tend to show uneven wear, even to the point where the cords pop out. Ironically, I never noticed a reduction in performance when that happened. They were actually pretty decent in the snow as well, when new.
The F1s are really nice tires. Quiet and smooth. They perform pretty well, but lack that edge of the KDWs or NEW Gatorbacks in the dry. In the wet, you can drive them hard. I had my IROC at a show when I saw this rogue t-storm coming at us out of a blue sky. I was only 5 or 6 miles from home so I decided I'd try to outrun it. No way! It pee'd on me pretty good. I was flying, trying to get it home and out of the rain. They handled the rain like it was dry pavement. (BTW, I won a first place trophy
)The G-Force were just okay. Decent in the dry, mediocre in the rain, horrendous in the snow. It's an acceptable tire, but nothing to write home about.
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11-02-2011, 02:10 AM
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I don't know if I could ever justify over $800 for tires on a car that I barely drive LOL. I also really don't know what Goodyear thinks theyre making them with to be honest. That price for our size tire is insane. The KDW was a popular tire in our size, alot of people bought them, I wonder why they were discontinued. I stopped very hard once on those tires and the fronts flat spotted big time and the backs probably were slightly also. The backs have been on the front for years now and I think there is still a slight vibration from them, could be something else but I doubt it since it started around that time IIRC.
11-02-2011, 02:39 AM
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In 82 and 83 I bought three brand new thirdgen TA's over the year. All were 1983 models. Two of the cars, the WS6, and WS7 came with Goodyear Eagle GT's. They were crap also.
11-02-2011, 04:17 AM
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I think some people are assuming "modern compounds" = way better than the stockers and comparable to other all seasons. There are newer all seasons that are terrible. And newer all seasons that are great. They all aren't equal.
The point I was trying to make was if they did re-make the tire and it happened to not perform well. It would not be wise to put it on a car other than a show car. Or a car that barely gets driven. To choose a poor performing tire for originality over a safer better performing tire is just silly if the cars driven. If they made a good performing reasonable priced tire that were like the stock ones that would be awesome.
The point I was trying to make was if they did re-make the tire and it happened to not perform well. It would not be wise to put it on a car other than a show car. Or a car that barely gets driven. To choose a poor performing tire for originality over a safer better performing tire is just silly if the cars driven. If they made a good performing reasonable priced tire that were like the stock ones that would be awesome.
11-02-2011, 06:02 AM
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Good Point.
11-02-2011, 10:46 AM
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It has to be true, I read it on the internet.
It sure seems plausible, BFG used to list at least 5 different tires available in 245/50R16s, ranging from the Radial T/A, through H, V, and Z rated Comp T/As, etc.Our size was fairly uncommon even 15 years ago. It's not too hard to figure out why they're getting harder to find now, when modern trends have gone to larger and larger wheels.
11-02-2011, 12:44 PM
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I'd buy them if they were sold at the original introductory price 
Seriously though, modern tires have 20+ years of new technology in them that you aren't going to find in a Gatorback. I could see them on a low mileage show car, but not my DD. Also, if they priced them like they price the GT Radial outlined white letter Goodyears that they started reproducing last year, they'd be $400/tire. I have a hard time justifying paying much more than $100/tire if we're talking 16s.
Seriously though, modern tires have 20+ years of new technology in them that you aren't going to find in a Gatorback. I could see them on a low mileage show car, but not my DD. Also, if they priced them like they price the GT Radial outlined white letter Goodyears that they started reproducing last year, they'd be $400/tire. I have a hard time justifying paying much more than $100/tire if we're talking 16s.
11-02-2011, 01:05 PM
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If I had a low mile 100% stock IROC, I'd love to grab a set. It's not too often that I see a nice clean IROC with the gatorbacks at shows, but when I do it gets my attention.
Though it doesn't exist much now, in future years when stock thirdgens become a more respected restorable car, there will be a demand for gatorback reproductions.
Though it doesn't exist much now, in future years when stock thirdgens become a more respected restorable car, there will be a demand for gatorback reproductions.
11-02-2011, 01:23 PM
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If I had a low mile 100% stock IROC, I'd love to grab a set. It's not too often that I see a nice clean IROC with the gatorbacks at shows, but when I do it gets my attention.
Though it doesn't exist now, in future years when stock thirdgens become a more respected restorable car, there will be a demand for gatorback reproductions.
Though it doesn't exist now, in future years when stock thirdgens become a more respected restorable car, there will be a demand for gatorback reproductions.
Yeah, and I suspect they will start reproducing them in C4 Corvette sizes first (255/50/16 and 275/40/17). Must suck to own an early C4, I don't think anyone still produces any kind of 255/50/16 tire.
11-05-2011, 12:49 AM
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Is there an alternate size for the 245/50/16? Something that is close enough to use on these cars? Thanks, Charles
11-05-2011, 01:29 AM
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Well, yeah, sorta... But the alternative is narrower. It must be getting late, I can't remember the size. 215, 225, 235, with a 60 or 65 series sidewall was the standard F41 size tire. But then you're giving up grip.
11-05-2011, 05:51 AM
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Thanks Drew, My DD, 2007 Crown Victoria uses a 225/60/16, and as a lark I removed one of the 245/50/16's from the TA and one of the tires from the vic to compare them side by side. The vic tires are a full one inch narrower and a full one inch higher, which is pretty significant. I had this goofy idea that if they were closer in size, I could put tires on the TA for a couple of years, then swap them out to the vic and wear them out before they are five years old. That way the TA would always have new tires on it. It would probably work, but would look pretty stupid. I don't dare try to run 245/50/16's on the vic, because it is all computerized, and the change in rotation rate would screw everything up. As it is going now, I put tires on the TA, and six years or so later they still have new tread, but are starting to rot. I have driven the car 3800 miles in 6 1/2 years. It would be nice to use the tires up on something else before they rot away. I lucked out with my F350 and a 12 foot dump trailer. They use the same size. Charles
11-06-2011, 09:46 PM
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
I'll start off by saying that I did skim over parts of this thread. I'll also say that I'm very biased and I love the look of older model tires on my older model cars and trucks.
If the price of a reproduction wasn't crazy high (over $250), I really would buy a set or two. And I mean it too.
My old '86 Iroc still had gatorbacks on the rear when I got the car years ago. I was driving it up to winter storage one night when there was a freak snowstorm, those tires nearly got me killed and I'm pretty sure I caused a multi-car pile-up behind me. I kept cranking the wheel though, and got it pointed straight again.
Then those very same tires caused my wife to lose control in the rain, resulting in a totaled car, a busted mailbox and a dead tree (I fixed the car though).
Even after all that, I still want another set. They were pretty good traction-wise in the dry/warm weather and had good steering response. Plus they just looked "right" for the car. It is to the point where my third gens only get driven short distances and when there is zero chance of rain. Whether I like it or not, they are nice weather cars only, so I don't care how the tires perform in wet/snowy/cold weather.
The only thing that would make me not want a set of new gatorbacks, is if there was a repro of the old BFG Comp TA's. I absolutely LOVED those tires.
If the price of a reproduction wasn't crazy high (over $250), I really would buy a set or two. And I mean it too.
My old '86 Iroc still had gatorbacks on the rear when I got the car years ago. I was driving it up to winter storage one night when there was a freak snowstorm, those tires nearly got me killed and I'm pretty sure I caused a multi-car pile-up behind me. I kept cranking the wheel though, and got it pointed straight again.
Then those very same tires caused my wife to lose control in the rain, resulting in a totaled car, a busted mailbox and a dead tree (I fixed the car though).
Even after all that, I still want another set. They were pretty good traction-wise in the dry/warm weather and had good steering response. Plus they just looked "right" for the car. It is to the point where my third gens only get driven short distances and when there is zero chance of rain. Whether I like it or not, they are nice weather cars only, so I don't care how the tires perform in wet/snowy/cold weather.
The only thing that would make me not want a set of new gatorbacks, is if there was a repro of the old BFG Comp TA's. I absolutely LOVED those tires.
11-07-2011, 07:50 AM
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Mustang size
245/45ZR17
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....num=445ZR7ZR45
only $191/ea
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11-07-2011, 03:05 PM
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I'd buy gaterbacks if they re-introduced them, but I won't pay $200/ea for them.
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
Thanks Drew, My DD, 2007 Crown Victoria uses a 225/60/16, and as a lark I removed one of the 245/50/16's from the TA and one of the tires from the vic to compare them side by side. The vic tires are a full one inch narrower and a full one inch higher, which is pretty significant. I had this goofy idea that if they were closer in size, I could put tires on the TA for a couple of years, then swap them out to the vic and wear them out before they are five years old. That way the TA would always have new tires on it. It would probably work, but would look pretty stupid. I don't dare try to run 245/50/16's on the vic, because it is all computerized, and the change in rotation rate would screw everything up. As it is going now, I put tires on the TA, and six years or so later they still have new tread, but are starting to rot. I have driven the car 3800 miles in 6 1/2 years. It would be nice to use the tires up on something else before they rot away. I lucked out with my F350 and a 12 foot dump trailer. They use the same size. Charles
11-17-2011, 09:58 PM
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
I have both the VR that came on my '88 and some SLP take offs that are ZR.
The one difference I know they have is the VR have a max psi of 35 the ZR's are 44psi...
Put my vote as yes nothing else looks like them... Just my 2 cents.
The one difference I know they have is the VR have a max psi of 35 the ZR's are 44psi...
Put my vote as yes nothing else looks like them... Just my 2 cents.
12-05-2011, 04:11 PM
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
Anybody know what a good set of these tires can fetch on the market? May have to get rid of them. I know they're old tires and are only good for show authenticity/restoration at this point... I recently moved and they're no longer in the garage, they're outside on the sundeck, shady side... not exactly your ideal porch furniture.
12-05-2011, 04:26 PM
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Anybody know what a good set of these tires can fetch on the market? May have to get rid of them. I know they're old tires and are only good for show authenticity/restoration at this point... I recently moved and they're no longer in the garage, they're outside on the sundeck, shady side... not exactly your ideal porch furniture.
I'm interested in them. PM sent.
12-27-2011, 10:21 PM
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
I'd buy 2 sets right now if they were modern technology exact reproductions, cash in hand. To me, they finish the look for a low mileage car or a nice restoration, the same way OE firestone wide ovals look on 70 Chevelles and OE uniroyals look on 79 Trans Ams. I hope they get reproduced at some point soon, would love to get some, i'm sure i'm not the only one. I have asked Coker tire more than once if they have any plans to produce them and I am always disappointed to hear their "no" answer.
Yeah, I know, there are better performing tires out there, but in this case, it finishes the look.
I feel the same way about the GM logo'd floor mats
Yeah, I know, there are better performing tires out there, but in this case, it finishes the look.
I feel the same way about the GM logo'd floor mats
12-27-2011, 10:51 PM
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
I want some! My lil ole 305 just shredds the Goodyear HP's thing the gators will do better?
12-28-2011, 10:31 PM
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
Anything new will do better. I have a set of those HP's (not in use anymore though) and they did OK when they were new. When they started getting old they lost just about all of their grip. I'm sure yours are old too, since they have been discontinued for several years.
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
As of now,
52 yes Some would buy more than one set.
25 no
10 undecided
looks good from here maybe see 25-6 set sold but thats 100 plus tires..
I have a few cars that need them but nooo way Id pay more than 200$ each for them. 350$ plus ship is what I see on the web site for those other good years..
52 yes Some would buy more than one set.
25 no
10 undecided
looks good from here maybe see 25-6 set sold but thats 100 plus tires..
I have a few cars that need them but nooo way Id pay more than 200$ each for them. 350$ plus ship is what I see on the web site for those other good years..
12-29-2011, 09:30 AM
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
As of now,
52 yes Some would buy more than one set.
25 no
10 undecided
looks good from here maybe see 25-6 set sold but thats 100 plus tires..
I have a few cars that need them but nooo way Id pay more than 200$ each for them. 350$ plus ship is what I see on the web site for those other good years..
52 yes Some would buy more than one set.
25 no
10 undecided
looks good from here maybe see 25-6 set sold but thats 100 plus tires..
I have a few cars that need them but nooo way Id pay more than 200$ each for them. 350$ plus ship is what I see on the web site for those other good years..
12-29-2011, 10:38 AM
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/whee...wide-oval.html
12-29-2011, 10:59 AM
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
I have 275/40/17 F1s on my 89 Formula and I just don't like the look of them or the Firestone wide ovals tread pattern..
200$ is decent for a price of a tire that may only see 4,000miles a year and have to be replaced due to dryrot and not wornout.
I used to burn up 6 tires a summer, always the back ones tho, hhmmm.
200$ is decent for a price of a tire that may only see 4,000miles a year and have to be replaced due to dryrot and not wornout.
I used to burn up 6 tires a summer, always the back ones tho, hhmmm
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
Hi guys!!!
I am glad someone pointed me to your tread.
I am in close association with Kelsey Tire who is the exclusive distributor of the Goodyear Reproduction tires. I will tell you that Kelsey is always working on the next big thing....... can you say Gatorback?
On a side note, the Eagle GT 215/65/15 and 255/60/15 were just released in November. Feel free to contact me. I can get you a better price than the posted retail!!!!!
I am glad someone pointed me to your tread.
I am in close association with Kelsey Tire who is the exclusive distributor of the Goodyear Reproduction tires. I will tell you that Kelsey is always working on the next big thing....... can you say Gatorback?
On a side note, the Eagle GT 215/65/15 and 255/60/15 were just released in November. Feel free to contact me. I can get you a better price than the posted retail!!!!!
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
Hi guys!!!
I am glad someone pointed me to your tread.
I am in close association with Kelsey Tire who is the exclusive distributor of the Goodyear Reproduction tires. I will tell you that Kelsey is always working on the next big thing....... can you say Gatorback?
On a side note, the Eagle GT 215/65/15 and 255/60/15 were just released in November. Feel free to contact me. I can get you a better price than the posted retail!!!!!
I am glad someone pointed me to your tread.
I am in close association with Kelsey Tire who is the exclusive distributor of the Goodyear Reproduction tires. I will tell you that Kelsey is always working on the next big thing....... can you say Gatorback?
On a side note, the Eagle GT 215/65/15 and 255/60/15 were just released in November. Feel free to contact me. I can get you a better price than the posted retail!!!!!
Also, think modern rubber compounds so they arent so hard after a year.
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
Hi guys!!!
I am glad someone pointed me to your tread.
I am in close association with Kelsey Tire who is the exclusive distributor of the Goodyear Reproduction tires. I will tell you that Kelsey is always working on the next big thing....... can you say Gatorback?
On a side note, the Eagle GT 215/65/15 and 255/60/15 were just released in November. Feel free to contact me. I can get you a better price than the posted retail!!!!!
I am glad someone pointed me to your tread.
I am in close association with Kelsey Tire who is the exclusive distributor of the Goodyear Reproduction tires. I will tell you that Kelsey is always working on the next big thing....... can you say Gatorback?
On a side note, the Eagle GT 215/65/15 and 255/60/15 were just released in November. Feel free to contact me. I can get you a better price than the posted retail!!!!!
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Re: If they still offered 245/50/16 Gatorbacks, would you buy them?
At $200 each they will sell. At $350 each, they'll collect dust.