Duncan Mach72
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- Jul 29, 2013
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- United Kingdom
- My Car
- 1972 Mach1
351C 4V, 4 speed
Alum flywheel
McLeod clutch
Torque biasing diff, 3.5:1
31 spline Strange SS axles
Dual 2.5" exhaust
Now i've got the 429 running I'm finding a major problem with traction. I have 15x8 Magnum 500s with 235/60/15 BFG Comp T/As. The tyres are around 15 years old but have only done about 1000 miles. Rear suspension is stock leaf spring with an extra main leaf added so it's quite stiff. I have KYB gas-a-just shocks. The axle is 3.5:1 with a torque biasing diff. I have some traction bars but have not installed them yet.
I really think I need bigger & stickier tyres. I could put a 255/60/15 on the 8" rims or buy some 15x10 magnums but what to put on them? Choices seem to be BFG Radial T/A (what happened to their better models?) in 255 or 275 /60/15 or maybe Hoosier Quick Time in various sizes. Another alternative might be Avon who make some 15" street legal rain tyres intended for 60's racers. Are the BFG G-force tyres any good?
The other alternative is moving to 17" rims & some modern tyres, which would be expensive but at least I could go round corners faster too, which I do enjoy.
Anyone got experience care to express an opinion?
I really think I need bigger & stickier tyres. I could put a 255/60/15 on the 8" rims or buy some 15x10 magnums but what to put on them? Choices seem to be BFG Radial T/A (what happened to their better models?) in 255 or 275 /60/15 or maybe Hoosier Quick Time in various sizes. Another alternative might be Avon who make some 15" street legal rain tyres intended for 60's racers. Are the BFG G-force tyres any good?
The other alternative is moving to 17" rims & some modern tyres, which would be expensive but at least I could go round corners faster too, which I do enjoy.
Anyone got experience care to express an opinion?