What type of white-lettered tires do you guys like to use? I'm considering putting a set on the 'camino, but I'm not sure what brand to get. The BFG Radial T/A's seem to be popular, how are they? Good traction in rain and occasionally snow? Right now I'm running Cooper Lifeliner Classic II's on there, and they're good but you can't get them with white lettering.

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1970 Chevy Custom El Camino (http://www.dreamelectric.com)
Originally was & will be Green Mist & Silver w/Green Vinyl Top (now black)
350ci/300HP 4bbl & Dual Exhaust
TH-350 - 2.73 Posi Rear - Factory PS, PDB, PW, Tilt, A/C & More
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I run radial T/A's. I like them and they look period correct even though their radials. I also have some comp T/A's, they stick better but not much. Comp's don't have RWL.

I would recommend the radial T/A's.


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RLK
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I'll vote for the T/A's too. They do pretty good in the rain and snow, look good, and are a decent performer for a daily driver. I have BFG tires on everything but my 93 Camaro, and when the Perelli's wear out, it's getting the BFG treatment too.

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Steve B.

69 Malibu ZZ4-350
88 Camaro Sport Coupe
93 Camaro Z/28
01 Silverado LT Z/71
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Another vote for BFG Radial T/A's. I like the look and the handling. Have been caught in the rain a few times with no problems. I can't speak for the snow issue though...my rides go into hibernation well befor the first snow flies... http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif

Mytmouse

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Mytmouse A.K.A. Robert Stacho
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My vote goes to BFG radial T/A tires as well. They look great, ride well and the price is right. My second choice would be Goodyear Eagle ST radials. They also look good but are a bit more expensive.

I have the B.F.G. Radial T/A's too. They are a good tire for daily driving in rain and occasional snow, but don't hook up great with a lot of horsepower, but they last long.

My vote is for T/A's also. I run them on my 71 and I run BFG AT's on my 94 K2500. I also agree that with Bob that they last long and don't work to good with alot of horsepower. But if you want it to stick the rubber compound will be softer and thus wear out sooner and vise-versa on the harder tire compounds.

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Nathan Brandt
The more cubes the better!!!
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I'm suprized that most of you like the T/A's.245/60/14 I have them on my Stang and they look good but i didn't think that they had good traction in the wet or good wear.It's just a stock 302/SROD 4spd and i have trouble keeping the tires from spinning in the rain.They are kinda plastic like to me.I don't know ,maybe it's just that FORD power http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif(156HP)<<LOL.

I go with basic stock Firestones with original SS hubcaps for the Plain Jane look. When I feel a little edgey I slap on BFG T/A's and my American Racing rims. Handling is much better.

I've got brand new BFG radial T/A's on freshly powder-coated rims and haven't driven a single centimeter. They look awesome sitting up on jackstands! I highly recommend.

Dan Latta

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Dan Latta
Student, Santa Monica City College
1970 El Camino
Current ground up restoration in progress: Everything brand new except rear end: GM 350 crate motor w/ Weiand dual plane intake & Holley 600 cfm carb, long H20 pump, fuel pump, starter, shifting cables. K&N exhaust. Doug Thorley Headers w/ Flowmaster pipe & exhaust. Rebuilt transmission from A1 w/ shift kit & 2500 stall converter, Hurst pro-matic II shifter, re-balanced drive shaft, 15 Rallys w/ BF Goodrich tires, disc & drums & lines, Chevelle SS steering wheel, portion of wiring engine wiring harness, booster/master cylinder, tranny and motor mounts, 4-core radiator, combo oil/tranny cooler, tranny cooler lines, ARP bolts everywhere.
Short Term: replace all suspension bushings, fabricate lower portion of left side rusty firewall, weld in replacement right side rocker, weld new panel behind rear glass, brighter headlights, 3 pt. Retractable seatbelts or racing harness. What color to paint????
Long Term plans: Extensive guage package, New rear-end to replace the 3.08? More radical cam w/ roller rockers, lifters and beefier springs including a new aluminum head-zz5? Convert the interior to black.