Eagle GT's are in Reproduction.
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Holy crap thats waaaaaaaaaaaaaay to much tire stuff (shine) EDITED) for me!
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anyone ever have a thread about polishing the stock z28 wheels, cuz i love mine, but the silver paint isn't really my thing
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The Comp TAs were more than 2x the cost of the G Force Sports. It's kind of a poor comparison. I had BFG KDWs on the GTA before going to the G Force Sports, and I like the G Force tires as much as the more expensive KDWs. In fact, I'm a huge G Force Sport fanboy. I have them on my IROC, GTA, Comp G (2nd set) and had a couple sets of them on my Corvette. Outstanding straight line traction, and handling as good as any other tire I've used on any of those cars.
I agree the straight line traction is great...no question. But, do you really feel the handling responsiveness is good? I feel it kinda lacks.
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I agree the straight line traction is great...no question. But, do you really feel the handling responsiveness is good? I feel it kinda lacks.
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^^^Sorry to burst your bubble, but those are NOT the original tires. See the post above with "Eagle GT" tires...you have "Eagle GT II" tires, which came out years later.
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eh idc, still pretty old, and the other three are different tires so i only took a pic of this one lol, anyone ever heard of sigmas?
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I did shine the tires a few days before I took the picture but I have halogen fixtures in my garage instead of flourescents and I used the flash on the camera, so they aren't really that shiny. I like my garage lit up when I'm working on things. Still, I like RWLs no matter.
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I have these on my CTS-V and they have about 10,000 miles on them and they are gone! The fronts have less tread on them than the rears! Go figure it's a rear wheel drive car.
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I put a set on a 8000 mile '84 Monte Carlo SS. They're actually pretty nice compared to the originals. They seem to ride a little better; still stiff but better than in '84. It's hard to compare them to originals now, because the originals are harder than rocks, but it definetly looks right and handles like its supposed to.
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Thats good to know. If I had a Z28 with the 15 inch wheels (that was an all stock low mile original car) I might consider putting them on.
I wish they would make reproduction Gatorback tires too for folks that have the factory 16 inch wheels.
I still wish the price of those reproduction Eagle GT's would come down. For a daily driver, I wouldn't want to pay that much for a set of tires. There are a lot of other choices out there that would fit the bill for a much lower price.
I wish they would make reproduction Gatorback tires too for folks that have the factory 16 inch wheels.
I still wish the price of those reproduction Eagle GT's would come down. For a daily driver, I wouldn't want to pay that much for a set of tires. There are a lot of other choices out there that would fit the bill for a much lower price.
I put a set on a 8000 mile '84 Monte Carlo SS. They're actually pretty nice compared to the originals. They seem to ride a little better; still stiff but better than in '84. It's hard to compare them to originals now, because the originals are harder than rocks, but it definetly looks right and handles like its supposed to.
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The cost is strong on them. The overall look is right on the money though. I understand that Gatorbacks are next. If they use the compound that is in the reproduction Eagles, they should be a much better tire than the originals.
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i know its an old thread.. but they make the 15" but more collectors 3rd gens have the VR50s... (TTA, IROCS, Anniv edition TA, GTAs etc.)
how many people will buy the 15"? there are some nice Z28 and normal TAs out there that can use them but how many will put the money in a car that is not as valued? lower percentage I am sure.
how many people will buy the 15"? there are some nice Z28 and normal TAs out there that can use them but how many will put the money in a car that is not as valued? lower percentage I am sure.
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We had a set Eagle GT's on a 89 rs and found out they are very dangerous in wet weather. Since then its been BFGs. Personally im running stock 16 inch trans am wheels 245/50/16 tires have been limited to picking a certain tire but the best and safest tire i bought for it was Kumho AST set i believe they are. Best weather condition and wear tires i've ever owned. The firehawks were a rougher ride, and the Michelin was scary in the rain. Kumho AST is about 130 a tire
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I plan on running these on my GTA, Not at $130 a tire but under $100.....
http://www.tirebuyer.com/tires/kumho...#BVRRContainer
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Has anybody bought a set of these reproduction tires? I know they are very expensive but, these tires were what came as standard equipment on these cars when they were new.
Still would be very cool to see a low mile 100% stock thirdgen rolling on Eagle GT's or Gatorbacks - especially if they used modern technology, modern rubber material yet kept the look the same as the originals.
Still would be very cool to see a low mile 100% stock thirdgen rolling on Eagle GT's or Gatorbacks - especially if they used modern technology, modern rubber material yet kept the look the same as the originals.
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I plan on running these on my GTA, Not at $130 a tire but under $100.....
http://www.tirebuyer.com/tires/kumho...#BVRRContainer
http://www.tirebuyer.com/tires/kumho...#BVRRContainer
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Has anybody bought a set of these reproduction tires? I know they are very expensive but, these tires were what came as standard equipment on these cars when they were new.
Still would be very cool to see a low mile 100% stock thirdgen rolling on Eagle GT's or Gatorbacks - especially if they used modern technology, modern rubber material yet kept the look the same as the originals.
Still would be very cool to see a low mile 100% stock thirdgen rolling on Eagle GT's or Gatorbacks - especially if they used modern technology, modern rubber material yet kept the look the same as the originals.
My 82 still has the original Goodyear Eagle GT's on it, with the bowling ball caps. With 24K miles they are showing some wear, but have plenty of tread left. They turned 30 years old in September, so as you can imagine they are as hard as rocks.
The car is totally original except for the battery. Now with the car is so old, leaving the OE rubber parts is beginning to amount to a car that looks time capsule original, but I don't trust it to drive around the block. Original only goes so far. So it is time to replace some items, just to keep the car in running condition.
I would love to purchase the repoduction Eagle GT tires for this car, but at $320.00 each, I doubt if it will happen.
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Thanks for the reply. Yeah I understand what you mean about the price. That price is sky high. The BFG Radial T/A tires are the choice for a lot of us muscle car folks that want to keep their factory 15'' wheels and want to have a well performing tire.
My 82 still has the original Goodyear Eagle GT's on it, with the bowling ball caps. With 24K miles they are showing some wear, but have plenty of tread left. They turned 30 years old in September, so as you can imagine they are as hard as rocks.
The car is totally original except for the battery. Now with the car is so old, leaving the OE rubber parts is beginning to amount to a car that looks time capsule original, but I don't trust it to drive around the block. Original only goes so far. So it is time to replace some items, just to keep the car in running condition.
I would love to purchase the repoduction Eagle GT tires for this car, but at $320.00 each, I doubt if it will happen.
The car is totally original except for the battery. Now with the car is so old, leaving the OE rubber parts is beginning to amount to a car that looks time capsule original, but I don't trust it to drive around the block. Original only goes so far. So it is time to replace some items, just to keep the car in running condition.
I would love to purchase the repoduction Eagle GT tires for this car, but at $320.00 each, I doubt if it will happen.
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I can't understand why a company would go through the hassle of creating reproduction tires, then price them so high no one would buy them. I am in the market for a set of RWL P215/65R15 tires for my '83 T/A, but there's no way I'm paying that much for them. I'll probably end up with block whites on a set of BFs. Not my first choice but easier on the wallet.
Here's a shot of my GTIIs when I first got them in 2001.
Here's a shot of my GTIIs when I first got them in 2001.
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