What is a good replacement tire for the original VR50s from the factory
Is the Sport Comp 2 compatible?
thanks

 

Tire technology, like all other technology, has come a long way in the last 30 years. BFGs will be far better than old-school Gatorbacks.

 

I just put the 1st non goodyear daily tire on my car since i've owned it (30 yrs) and the sidewalls seem to have a bit more flex and softness to them. Still a nice tire imo.

 

Good question, as I have the dilemma of my car still having Good Year Gatorbacks on my car. I have talked about buying a second set of rims and taking the originals off and just storing them for show. They appear in good shape and not dry rotted so I haven't puled the Triger yet but I also dont drive my car that much and when i do it not at high speed cornering driving either . The main reason I haven't don it yet is that I just haven't found a tire that has a nice looking tread pattern I like. May sound funny It is an appearance issue with me not so much as a performance as i am not race or beating on my car.

 

I put these on my 89 but are 275/40/17 on the 17x9.5 wheels

BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS | 245/50ZR16 (tirerack.com)

 

Check out the General GMax RS. Simple sidewall and attractive tread. Plus handles great.

 

thanks all great suggestions

 

I have a set of them on my 89 Convertible. I also had them on my old 1990 IROC I sold last year. GREAT tire!!

 

I looked at those generals as well

 

Me, too.

 

I have the BFGs. Excellent tire. If not those, I'd have gone with General.

Not a whole lot of choices these days in the 245/50-16 size.