It's to bad that Goodyear doesn't make an improved radial that looks like the original Goodyear Polyglas GT bias ply tires. :dunno:
For anyone that has purchased and runs these repo Goodyear F60-15 Polyglas GT bias ply tires, who has the best price on these tires? Are they worth the poor ride quality just to get that amazing look? I know about Coker & Kelsey Tire. Is there anyone else that beats them in price
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I know they were not original fitment on Mopars, but I heard that Firestone is reproducing the "Wide Oval" tires with the 60-s-70's sidewall logo, but are radial tires instead of bias ply. :idea:
Rusty Smalls who posts here and on other car forums as "Smallhurst" sells repro tires including Polyglas and has decent prices. He posts a schedule of shows he will be attending mostly around the Midwest and if you can get to one of those shows to pick up your tires rather than have them shipped, you'll get the best deal you are going to find. I've bought Polyglas from him twice, once I picked up at MCACN, and the second time he was at a Hurst Olds convention in my area, so I swung by, checked out the cars for a bit, and then grabbed my tires. I'm a satisfied customer!
I'm in a dilemma about tires myself. My convertible has Goodyear STs, which I love, but they are 20+ years old and I can't trust them any more and need to replace. I'm tired of seeing Radial T/As on almost every car nowadays and don't want to join the crowd. I like to drive the car often in summer and repro bias polyglas look great but for a local show/cruise in car, I don't think that is the way to go. I'm intrigued by the wide oval firestone repros that are radials, they weren't OE for Mopars but may be the only way to get a good driving tire with a vintage look for a Mopar.
Hello,
Yes, I can help you with the Polyglas. The tires are not horrible but they are not radials. If you have fresh suspension bushings, a tight steering box, and a factory alignment and the car will drive as they came off the showroom floor. I have no problem with how they ride, it just reminds you that you have to be a driver in the car. Give me a call and we can talk. My cell is 816-654-3400.
Thanks!!
With the ''revival'' of white-lettered tires these days, custom-done in stick-on vinyl, might be an idea to get the Firestones, put the lettering on the inside and have custom GOODYEAR and POLYGLAS stickers done?
Ben
I've thought that a "letter package" with the correct font complete Polyglas lettering could be a worthwhile product to market. You still wouldn't have the square shouldered look but the lettering would sure look better on your radials.
I run reproduction F60-15's on my B-body anytime the weather is warm and dry (and sometimes when it isn't). Didn't notice much difference between the radials I took off to be honest. Probably have about 5k miles on them by now, no regrets.
Some people that complain about the ride of PolyGlas tires are the people who never had them :alan2cents:
Thanks for the info.
BTW Goodyear PolyGlas GT were the only RWL performance tires on ALL Mopars during the Musclcar ERA. The original tire on my 1970 Coronet RT was a GY F60-15
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on February 11, 2018, 08:23:36 PM
I've thought that a "letter package" with the correct font complete Polyglas lettering could be a worthwhile product to market. You still wouldn't have the square shouldered look but the lettering would sure look better on your radials.
I was thinking of using them on the new bias-ply-look radials from Kelsey...
Ben
Yes: I'd do that for sure.
I bought the Firestone radials for my Challenger not really thinking they didn't come with them but it was to late to change them. Cudagirl 3406 just put Goodyear polyglass tires on her AAR and they do ride pretty good.
Sorry, but Firestones on a Mopar is just wrong in so many ways :-X
I guess they wouldn't look as bad if you paint your engine compartment black :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha:
Just Kidding.... :banana:
Yes I am!!! I will be posting my events here and on my Facebook page "Rusted Tires" I will also be going to Chrysler @ Carlisle and Mopars in the Park.
Thanks! I agree with you. I need to check out the Firestone Wide Ovals
Thank You.. Rusty! I will give you a call. I need to replace my current tires soon. :ohyeah:
Ben, I like that idea!
I am also handling Coker's materials and Wheel Vintiques rims... call with questions!!
I had planned on the polyglass as original, but after a closer look at my build sheet, there was a white sidewall tire??? That'd really pop with F8 and V5F side moldings :barf:
I can't make out your sheet but I wonder if it's these. This is what was on my Barracuda and eventually I'll get a set back on.
Line two. T-86 tires code. Blurry pic. Sorry.
From the decoder...
Quote from: RT440Dodge on February 11, 2018, 12:39:15 PM
It's to bad that Goodyear doesn't make an improved radial that looks like the original Goodyear Polyglas GT bias ply tires. :dunno:
For anyone that has purchased and runs these repo Goodyear F60-15 Polyglas GT bias ply tires, who has the best price on these tires? Are they worth the poor ride quality just to get that amazing look? I know about Coker & Kelsey Tire. Is there anyone else that beats them in price
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I've purchased six G60-15s for my 71 B-body from Lucas tire in California. Likely not the cheapest though. Link to the G width below and picture of the F width attached.
https://www.lucasclassictires.com/E60-15-Goodyear-2-2-Polyglas-GT-E-S-RWL-CB4FY.htm
I am still here to give the best service and pricing on the market. Give me a call when you want the personalized service you deserve.
816-654-3400
Currently, I have free shipping, but if you want to wait for Carlisle, just make sure you get with me early!!
Hey Rusty, any update on the radial version F70 polyglas?