Getting for the "final countdown" to 250,000 miles I changed the old BF Goodrich to the Goodyear Polyglas Fr70-14 radials. Look nice but I am heading for a drive to see how they ride and handle
Looks good, hope they perform well too...
Nice looking tire, have a blast!
Looking forward to the feedback.
took about a75 mile ride. Getting an alignment next week
Rides, smooth, seems to track well. Clearance is a bit tight but seems to just clear
Even stopped by the grocery store
So what's on the odometer now, Steve? I'm looking forward to the 250,000 mile countdown too. I expect regular updates.
Hi Steve,
My experience with the Goodyear Polyglas tires (E60-14) is that they actually corner well, but are terrifying on the straights when you get in a rut, especially on the interstate. If you stay on the back roads, they should be the most fun to drive on. I am curious to hear your thoughts. I also love the look.
Cory
Quote from: 6s1640 on March 30, 2024, 08:15:58 PM
Hi Steve,
My experience with the Goodyear Polyglas tires (E60-14) is that they actually corner well, but are terrifying on the straights when you get in a rut, especially on the interstate. If you stay on the back roads, they should be the most fun to drive on. I am curious to hear your thoughts. I also love the look.
Cory
Hi Steve,
My mistake. I did not realize this tires were radials. They should handle just fine.
Looking good
Cory
Always a good idea to swap out old tires. This was the year for mine. Tires have a definite "shelf life" whether used or not. They look great on your Hertz!
I would black out all but the Goodyear because it will look closer to the original tires even though they are not . At least if it were my car but to each their own.
Hi Bob,
What is the best recipe to black out raised white letters.
Thanks
Cory
Quote from: 6s1640 on March 30, 2024, 10:20:54 PM
Hi Bob,
What is the best recipe to black out raised white letters.
Thanks
Cory
I have used Krylon black semi gloss for years and it works as good as anything else I have tried. It is cheap, goes on fast, and blends well.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on March 30, 2024, 11:39:04 PM
Quote from: 6s1640 on March 30, 2024, 10:20:54 PM
Hi Bob,
What is the best recipe to black out raised white letters.
Thanks
Cory
I have used Krylon black semi gloss for years and it works as good as anything else I have tried. It is cheap, goes on fast, and blends well.
+1 Have had success with that as well.
Quote from: S7MS427 on March 30, 2024, 07:14:49 PM
So what's on the odometer now, Steve? I'm looking forward to the 250,000 mile countdown too. I expect regular updates.
246,780.
Steve, Are you still running the 3 3/8" backspaced orig Magnums?
RT
No, they are a close replica wheel. I have the original wheels with repo Goodyear BlueStreak's (6:95-14) on them. They look great but are really terrible to drive with.
I think the wheels are the same offset as the original Magnum 500's but I'll have to check. the tires have about 1/2"-5/8" clearance between the tire and the ball joint. They seem to clear both the front and rear fender lips (non-modified). It looks like in a tight turn at high speeds the front tires might just have interference between the tire and the fender lip. I really don't push it as I am not a really fast drive so for me it may not cause any issues.
I just put the Lucas Goodyear polyglas small letter tires on my Boss and it drives just as "NICE" if thats what it is called, as it did with the BF Goodrich....
I drove almost 1,000 miles on the recent Cobra Tour on the new Goodyears and have to say I really like the ride and handling. The only issue is when turning with the wheel,turned to lock the barely rubs the inside of the frame rail. I don't have the steering stops installed at this time as I just haven't installed since Shelby Parts and Restoration redid them so it might become a non issue.
Smooth, quiet and handle well. For me they are well worth the price
Quote from: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on May 23, 2024, 01:36:21 AMI drove almost 1,000 miles on the recent Cobra Tour on the new Goodyears and have to say I really like the ride and handling. The only issue is when turning with the wheel,turned to lock the barely rubs the inside of the frame rail. I don't have the steering stops installed at this time as I just haven't installed since Shelby Parts and Restoration redid them so it might become a non issue.
Smooth, quiet and handle well. For me they are well worth the price
Good to hear that you really like the ride and handling.
Glad to hear they worked out, enjoy the ride
Where do you get those tires? They are a radial?
Got them a while ago. They're tall tires.
Quote from: 67 GT350 on May 23, 2024, 10:12:37 AMWhere do you get those tires? They are a radial?
Kelsey Tires. Price around $440 each.
Where?
Ordered direct from Kelsey Tire on their web site. The look is similar to a period correct Goodyear Ployglas but is a modern radial
Rode smooth, handles well, even good in the rain
https://kelseytire.com/product/goodyear-fr70-14-polyglas-radial/
Quote from: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on May 23, 2024, 01:36:21 AMI drove almost 1,000 miles on the recent Cobra Tour on the new Goodyears and have to say I really like the ride and handling. The only issue is when turning with the wheel,turned to lock the barely rubs the inside of the frame rail. I don't have the steering stops installed at this time as I just haven't installed since Shelby Parts and Restoration redid them so it might become a non issue.
Smooth, quiet and handle well. For me they are well worth the price
Oh o. Steering stops. What are they and how easy are they to see under the car? Maybe mine has them. Maybe it doesn't. I will google it but might not find the highly specific info.
Bolted to the lower control arm on top of the strut rods.