Goodyear Eagle ST Replacements

[BigJim]

My car has Goodyear Eagle ST tires with the block style raised white letters on it. Two of the tires are worn out (the PO didn't believe in wheel alignments) and need to be replaced. I know Goodyear stopped making this tire several years ago. My wife really likes the look of the block style raised white letters. Can anyone suggest a replacement tire?

The ST's on her are 225-70-14. Also, can I run 60's on the rear without rubbing? The rear has the factory drum brakes and the GT style rims with red on the hubs if it matters.

Thanks,
Jim

 

[Mosesatm]

The only ones I can think of right off hand are:
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
BF Goodrich Radial TA
Cooper Cobras

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...omSizeSearch=&width=225/&ratio=70&diameter=14
http://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Cobra-GT-All-Season-Tire/dp/B004QGZO82

 

[p51]

IMO:
The best tire: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
The most period-correct-looking modern tire: BF Goodrich Radial TA

Personally, I have the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s. They stick better on wet pavement (I've had both)...
...opinions will definitely vary :wink:

 

[BigJim]

Won't ever put a Firestone on any car of mine. Had 721's on a car back in 1979 and the steel belts literally came through the sidewalls!!! Thank God I got the recall notice before the tires blew out doing 65 on the expressway.

My wife liked the looks of the Coopers so I picked up 4 of them yesterday. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Mosesatm]

If I remember correctly the Coopers are made in the USA, too.

 

[tomcwarren]

I ran the Cooper's for 4 years without any problems. Like the look.

 

[robert campbell]

IMO:
The best tire: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
The most period-correct-looking modern tire: BF Goodrich Radial TA

Personally, I have the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s. They stick better on wet pavement (I've had both)...
...opinions will definitely vary :wink:

Firehawks for me!!! Way stickier than BF Goodrich tires!

Rob

 

[BigJim]

Got the Coopers on and they look pretty good. Most important the wife is happy with them.

 

[p51]

...Most important the wife is happy with them.

Good idea... safety first... :wink:

 

[Mustanger]

Good idea... safety first... :wink:

Remember, when mama's not happy, nobody's happy :wink: ...