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Bill Cal. · 08-18-2016, 04:06 PM

I just bought and installed a set of 21x450 Goodyear tires from Burt's and boy, what a great ride! I had worn out a set of Firestones after several years. There really seems to be a difference in how much softer the ride is with the Goodyears in my 29 coupe.Hope they last, Bill

Mitch//pa · 08-18-2016, 04:19 PM

Get a computerized wheel alignment and they will last.

I to would only go with the goodyear's.

C26Pinelake · 08-18-2016, 04:49 PM

I have many antique cars and whenever I add to my collection I immediately put a set of 5 or 6 Goodyears on. I never begrudge the extra money spent because the ride and wear is far better than the others. Wayne

1931 flamingo · 08-18-2016, 06:43 PM

I believe any new tires will be a big improvement over "worn out" tires of any brand. JMO

Paul in CT

Riding on F/stones from the 80's.

C26Pinelake · 08-18-2016, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

I believe any new tires will be a big improvement over "worn out" tires of any brand. JMO

Paul in CT

Riding on F/stones from the 80's.

Nobody can argue with that suggestion. Wayne

BILL WILLIAMSON · 08-18-2016, 08:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Cal.

I just bought and installed a set of 21x450 Goodyear tires from Burt's and boy, what a great ride! I had worn out a set of Firestones after several years. There really seems to be a difference in how much softer the ride is with the Goodyears in my 29 coupe.Hope they last, Bill

Well, Other Bill,
My 6:00 X 16 Coker Classics Blackwalls have been on Vermin for 2 1/2 years & still have the NUBBIES on them! SOMEDAY, I'll get him running---LOL
Bill Slow

Chuck Sea/Tac · 08-18-2016, 10:19 PM

I LOVE my Hooker Headers----- uh I mean my Goodyear tires!

JohnLaVoy · 08-19-2016, 05:57 AM

It took a little arm twisting to get Goodyear to do the 21" tires but when they decided to do it they really did a great job. I've had them on the sedan for several years now.

C26Pinelake · 08-19-2016, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Well, Other Bill,
My 6:00 X 16 Coker Classics Blackwalls have been on Vermin for 2 1/2 years & still have the NUBBIES on them! SOMEDAY, I'll get him running---LOL
Bill Slow

Heh Bill. Do you need something ( parts or whatever ) to get Vermin going and can we help in some manner? Wayne

captndan · 08-19-2016, 08:07 AM

Computer alighnment? Who what where? Every shop I have talked to says the A is to old for a alighnment program. And if it's not on the computer the don't know how to do it. One guy said he could do it but he had an acetalene torch in one hand and a crow bar in the other. I was skeptical.

Mitch//pa · 08-19-2016, 08:22 AM

You can add a custom car / specs into the machine...
I would not trust those chain store idiots
https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=200985

C26Pinelake · 08-19-2016, 09:25 AM

The previous post calling the chain store technicians / mechanics idiots was very unfair and not accurate! I know a couple of technicians that work at a chain store and they certainly are not idiots. They are well trained professionals that have access to modern equipment. Don't hesitate to go to a chain store such as Discount Tire or Goodyear Tire. Wayne

C26Pinelake · 08-19-2016, 09:15 PM

I have a set of takeoff Goodyear blacks, 2 years old with 300 miles I will trade for a set of whitewalls if we have a purist with a set of whites. Wayne

08-18-2016, 04:06 PM	#1
Bill Cal. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 174	great tires I just bought and installed a set of 21x450 Goodyear tires from Burt's and boy, what a great ride! I had worn out a set of Firestones after several years. There really seems to be a difference in how much softer the ride is with the Goodyears in my 29 coupe.Hope they last, Bill

08-18-2016, 04:19 PM	#2
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: great tires Get a computerized wheel alignment and they will last. I to would only go with the goodyear's.

08-18-2016, 04:49 PM	#3
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: great tires I have many antique cars and whenever I add to my collection I immediately put a set of 5 or 6 Goodyears on. I never begrudge the extra money spent because the ride and wear is far better than the others. Wayne

08-18-2016, 06:43 PM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,389	Re: great tires I believe any new tires will be a big improvement over "worn out" tires of any brand. JMO Paul in CT Riding on F/stones from the 80's.

08-18-2016, 10:19 PM	#7
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: great tires I LOVE my Hooker Headers----- uh I mean my Goodyear tires!

08-19-2016, 05:57 AM	#8
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	Re: great tires It took a little arm twisting to get Goodyear to do the 21" tires but when they decided to do it they really did a great job. I've had them on the sedan for several years now.

08-19-2016, 08:07 AM	#10
captndan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 714	Re: great tires Computer alighnment? Who what where? Every shop I have talked to says the A is to old for a alighnment program. And if it's not on the computer the don't know how to do it. One guy said he could do it but he had an acetalene torch in one hand and a crow bar in the other. I was skeptical.

08-19-2016, 08:22 AM	#11
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: great tires You can add a custom car / specs into the machine... I would not trust those chain store idiots https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=200985

08-19-2016, 09:25 AM	#12
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: great tires The previous post calling the chain store technicians / mechanics idiots was very unfair and not accurate! I know a couple of technicians that work at a chain store and they certainly are not idiots. They are well trained professionals that have access to modern equipment. Don't hesitate to go to a chain store such as Discount Tire or Goodyear Tire. Wayne Last edited by C26Pinelake; 08-19-2016 at 11:14 AM.

08-19-2016, 09:15 PM	#13
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: great tires I have a set of takeoff Goodyear blacks, 2 years old with 300 miles I will trade for a set of whitewalls if we have a purist with a set of whites. Wayne