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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Car: 85 Firebird & Grand Prix GXP
Engine: LG4 305 (originally 2.8L V6)
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BEST TIRES FOR MY BIRD

My rims are 15" Firebird rims similar to shown below. I've tried searching with little help for Firebirds but... what is the width of these 15" rims?

Also, what are the best drag tires that will also be good on the street/highway for summer driving on these rims? No idea about sizes but right now I've got 15" on the rear and 14" on the front just because I blew a front tire that was 15" and had an extra set of 14's.

I dunno if a Slick in the rear and skinny in the front is the best setup or just go with the same tires all around, etc. You guys tell me!



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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 01:27 AM
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Car: 1984 Camaro Z28 T-tops
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Re: BEST TIRES FOR MY BIRD

Unless I'm mistaken, they're 7 inches wide. Personally, I'd throw a set of B F Goodrich Radial T/As on there and call it a day. According to the catalog, a 7 inch rim will hold a 255/60R15.
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 04:04 AM
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Car: 88 iroc vert undergoing resto
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Re: BEST TIRES FOR MY BIRD

i have a set of bfg gforce sports on my 88 vert and i love them mine are the kdws for all weather i believer they also make a kd and a kdw depending on ur driving conditions as far as launching i dunno for sure better than my old pilots but ive never broken my bfgs loose on a corner tho not that id want to
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