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The Cars => 1969-1970 Shelby GT350/500 => Topic started by: eric lipper on December 24, 2021, 08:13:35 AM

Title: Wheels From Paradise Wheels Are Excellent
Post by: eric lipper on December 24, 2021, 08:13:35 AM
I ordered a set of wheels from Paradise Wheels and they came in yesterday and are excellent.  It took a bit of time to get them because of supply chain difficulties.  My original set has the Goodyears and this driver set has Firestone radials.  It was a nice Christmas present.
Title: Re: Wheels From Paradise Wheels Are Excellent
Post by: SCJSTU on December 24, 2021, 08:44:54 AM
I am pleased with the set I got last year
Title: Re: Wheels From Paradise Wheels Are Excellent
Post by: Bill on December 24, 2021, 09:28:23 AM
They look great, love the "vintage look" Firestone radials, may have to get a set for 2642.


Bill
Title: Re: Wheels From Paradise Wheels Are Excellent
Post by: shelbymann1970 on December 30, 2021, 05:42:40 AM
Quote from: Bill on December 24, 2021, 09:28:23 AM
They look great, love the "vintage look" Firestone radials, may have to get a set for 2642.


Bill
To me the only problem is if you want to go vintage why go with a tire never offered on a 69 Shelby? Is it for the radial advantage? I wish they would make the Goodyear in a radial.
Title: Re: Wheels From Paradise Wheels Are Excellent
Post by: 67 GT350 on December 30, 2021, 11:25:29 AM
Didn't some 69's up come with Firestone Wide Oval? I know is Bosses some did.
Title: Re: Wheels From Paradise Wheels Are Excellent
Post by: Bob Gaines on December 30, 2021, 11:57:14 AM
Quote from: 67 GT350 on December 30, 2021, 11:25:29 AM
Didn't some 69's up come with Firestone Wide Oval? I know is Bosses some did.
Not Shelby's.
Title: Re: Wheels From Paradise Wheels Are Excellent
Post by: shelbymann1970 on December 30, 2021, 12:42:42 PM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on December 30, 2021, 11:57:14 AM
Quote from: 67 GT350 on December 30, 2021, 11:25:29 AM
Didn't some 69's up come with Firestone Wide Oval? I know is Bosses some did.
Not Shelby's.
I'm not aware of Bosses coming with Firestones. Did they Bob?
Title: Re: Wheels From Paradise Wheels Are Excellent
Post by: Bob Gaines on December 30, 2021, 04:28:10 PM
Quote from: shelbymann1970 on December 30, 2021, 12:42:42 PM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on December 30, 2021, 11:57:14 AM
Quote from: 67 GT350 on December 30, 2021, 11:25:29 AM
Didn't some 69's up come with Firestone Wide Oval? I know is Bosses some did.
Not Shelby's.
I'm not aware of Bosses coming with Firestones. Did they Bob?
I don't think so but better to confirm with dedicated Boss authority like Special Ed and BP.
Title: Re: Wheels From Paradise Wheels Are Excellent
Post by: 67 GT350 on December 30, 2021, 05:40:08 PM
Quote from: shelbymann1970 on December 30, 2021, 05:42:40 AM
Quote from: Bill on December 24, 2021, 09:28:23 AM
They look great, love the "vintage look" Firestone radials, may have to get a set for 2642.


Bill
To me the only problem is if you want to go vintage why go with a tire never offered on a 69 Shelby? Is it for the radial advantage? I wish they would make the Goodyear in a radial.

That is the problem, they dont make Goodyears in radials, I had a set of those Firestones on my 67 GT Kcode and WOW they got nice no great comments where ever I drove it.....If you can put BF Goods on a Shelby then you certainly can put a period correct tire on a car....They do not make em. As we say in New Youuuurk, FORGETABOUTIT!