LARIAT 85 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I am going to need a new set of tires for my truck this year. I REALLY like the white-letter Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires my truck has now, but Firestone stopped making this style a few years ago. I like the classic BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires, but I have BF Goodrich All-Terrain white-letter tires on my Jeep Wrangler, and would like something with a different look. White letter tires are hard to find, apparently. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Lariat, What size rubber are you running now? 15" selections aren't what they used to be. I'm running Cooper Cobras 275/60/15 on 15x8 Cragar Soft-8 black steelies. I believe they also make them in 245/60/15 if that's what you're running? I was specifically looking for the 275/60/15 RWL tires, and if I recall correctly, I basically only had three options. BFG T/A's, Cooper Cobras, or Mickey Thompson Sportsman ST. There will be more options in other sizes, but these were the three RWL 60 series tires I had to pick from;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARIAT 85 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Lariat, What size rubber are you running now? 15" selections aren't what they used to be. I'm running Cooper Cobras 275/60/15 on 15x8 Cragar Soft-8 black steelies. I believe they also make them in 245/60/15 if that's what you're running? I was specifically looking for the 275/60/15 RWL tires, and if I recall correctly, I basically only had three options. BFG T/A's, Cooper Cobras, or Mickey Thompson Sportsman ST. There will be more options in other sizes, but these were the three RWL 60 series tires I had to pick from;). Say, those tires look good on your truck, Rembrant. And might I add that your truck looks GREAT! That's a WIDE tire you have. What size wheel do you have? I am curious: why didn't you go for the BFG tires? Everyone seems to really like that tire. I currently have 255/70/15. This size works well on my 8" wheel, and I would like to get new tires in this same size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I currently have 255/70/15. This size works well on my 8" wheel, and I would like to get new tires in this same size. Oh wow...I don't think I even knew that sized existed. Interesting. I was wondering what size tires you were running. I could tell that they were "fatter" than stock 235/75/15's, but I was pretty sure they were different than mine. I'm also a big fan of the old classic raised white letter tires, but wanted something different than the BFG T/A's. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 That's a WIDE tire you have. What size wheel do you have? I am curious: why didn't you go for the BFG tires? Everyone seems to really like that tire. Funny, it was advertising at work Lariat...lol. I was watching a lot of Roadkill episodes, and at the time, they were putting white lettered Cooper Cobras on everything (They were a show sponsor of course). Thought I'd give 'em a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARIAT 85 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 I currently have 255/70/15. This size works well on my 8" wheel, and I would like to get new tires in this same size. Oh wow...I don't think I even knew that sized existed. Interesting. I was wondering what size tires you were running. I could tell that they were "fatter" than stock 235/75/15's, but I was pretty sure they were different than mine. I'm also a big fan of the old classic raised white letter tires, but wanted something different than the BFG T/A's. That tire size was the idea of my local tire shop. About 10 years ago, I went in specifically to get the tires that you see in my pictures, but in the stock size. The stock size was 235/75/15, but I was told they were getting hard to find in that size with white letters. The shop recommended 255/70/15, which is a hair taller but a bit wider. (But not as wide as yours!) I like the proportions, and they are available in the BFG and the Cooper Cobra's you have. I don't think I care for the look of the Mickey Thompson tires. I REALLY like the way the white letter tires look on your truck. Any complaints or regrets on your tire selection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I don't think I care for the look of the Mickey Thompson tires. I REALLY like the way your tires look. Any complaints or regrets? Yeah, I was the same on the Mickey Thompsons. They're OK, but they're weren't my first choice. When I was looking around, I was finding quite a few pics of trucks with the Cooper Cobras, and I liked the letters, and the tread pattern. Like this one below... I have no complaints at all. I've put a little over 3000 miles on them, and they're wearing perfectly even. I was lucky in the sense that they 275/60's just happen to be the exact same OD as the 215/75/15 stock tires that were on my truck, so my speedo is still bang on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I don't think I care for the look of the Mickey Thompson tires. I REALLY like the way your tires look. Any complaints or regrets? Yeah, I was the same on the Mickey Thompsons. They're OK, but they're weren't my first choice. When I was looking around, I was finding quite a few pics of trucks with the Cooper Cobras, and I liked the letters, and the tread pattern. Like this one below... I have no complaints at all. I've put a little over 3000 miles on them, and they're wearing perfectly even. I was lucky in the sense that they 275/60's just happen to be the exact same OD as the 215/75/15 stock tires that were on my truck, so my speedo is still bang on. I like the style you guys are using. Both are very nice trucks. I'm glad I can see those Cragars on your flareside. Been thinking of going with Cragar 365 V-5's on my Bronco next time I need tires, and the budget hasn't taken the usual hits! Those Cragars are a good choice too I think. It's funny, one of the younger guys at the tire shop I use said, and raised white letters in right? I said no, I want them out. He smiles and says no one does that anymore. I said I do. We both watched them pull our Suburban up when they were done, and he says, man those look good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARIAT 85 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 I like the style you guys are using. Both are very nice trucks. I'm glad I can see those Cragars on your flareside. Been thinking of going with Cragar 365 V-5's on my Bronco next time I need tires, and the budget hasn't taken the usual hits! Those Cragars are a good choice too I think. It's funny, one of the younger guys at the tire shop I use said, and raised white letters in right? I said no, I want them out. He smiles and says no one does that anymore. I said I do. We both watched them pull our Suburban up when they were done, and he says, man those look good! Thanks, Grumpin. I never understood why anyone would buy a tire with white letters, only to turn them in? That makes no sense at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Thanks, Grumpin. I never understood why anyone would buy a tire with white letters, only to turn them in? That makes no sense at all. I looked at Tirerack.com and it looks like the following are available in the 255/70 X 15 size: BF Goodrich T/A [raised white letter] Cooper Radial G/T [raised white letter] General Grabber HTS 60 [outlined white letter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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