1968 Wide ovals or Polyglass

[Ricky Knapik]

I'm thinking of spending the money to put either Firestone Wide ovals or Goodyear Polyglas tires on my car. Would love to get some feedback on where you purchased them from, and which you prefer. My Marti says wide ovals, but I have the Shelby 10 spokes anyway so I figure it doesn't matter. I think I like the Goodyear look better. Your pics would be appreciated as well! It appears Summit may be the easiest? Also if anyone had problems with defects. Thanks

 

[Ruppstang]

Goodyear the correct wide oval tire for 68. Kelsey tire is where to buy them. Do you really want to drive on Polyglas tires. I forgot I had them on the unrestored HCS when I drove to the 2018 MCA national in Lincoln NE. At first I thought what is wrong with this car. It is driving like crap, then I remembered I had the show tires on it. Just something to think about.

 

[Ricky Knapik]

Hmmmm, I've never driven on them, so I wouldn't know. That bad hah? Maybe BF Goodrich then. I just like the white letter look.

 

[1968Cally]

You can get the Wide Oval or Polyglas designs in radial tires. Many of the classic tire companies have them.

I still have not made the move to get my 10 spokes and as they will be 15" I will need to get tires also. My last GT/CS had the 10 spokes and blackwalls. While not as "racy" I liked the look. Not sure what I will do this time but the tires will be wide oval or polyglas design radials As my car is Nugget Gold, I have thought about gold stripes as well.

 

[stangfan]

Hmmmm, I've never driven on them, so I wouldn't know. That bad hah? Maybe BF Goodrich then. I just like the white letter look.

Bias ply tires are horrible to drive on. Ok for a show car, but if you like to drive at all, go for the radials. I love the BFG T/As and have had them on all of my classic Mustangs.

 

[franklinair]

Here's what I put on Stephen's & my GT/CS...

Neil

 

[Mosesatm]

Cooper also makes RWL tires, if you want to buy American.

 

[1968Cally]

Here's what I put on Stephen's & my GT/CS...

Neil

Neil,
What size tires did you use?

 

[Ruppstang]

You can get the Wide Oval or Polyglas designs in radial tires. Many of the classic tire companies have them.

I still have not made the move to get my 10 spokes and as they will be 15" I will need to get tires also. My last GT/CS had the 10 spokes and blackwalls. While not as "racy" I liked the look. Not sure what I will do this time but the tires will be wide oval or polyglas design radials As my car is Nugget Gold, I have thought about gold stripes as well.

+1 on the BFG radial T/As

 

[franklinair]

Mine are 215/60R/15

Neil

 

[Ricky Knapik]

Well the T/A's are $200 cheaper! That's a plus!

 

[stangfan]

My car was originally equipped with the E70-14 wide ovals, so I went with the equivalent size - 205/70R14. My car is the October GT/CS calendar car if you want to see how they look.

 

[Ricky Knapik]

Well after seeing The Green Hornet and Little Red, I just had to! I'm happy with the look, and the ride is just fine!

 

[stangfan]

Looks great!

 

[Ruppstang]

Nice! You can not go wrong with ten spokes.

 

[1968Cally]

Well after seeing The Green Hornet and Little Red, I just had to! I'm happy with the look, and the ride is just fine!

Beautiful. Where did you get the 10 spokes? Are the tires radial? What size? Thanks.

 

[CougarCJ]

Beautiful. Where did you get the 10 spokes? Are the tires radial? What size? Thanks.

Scott Drake makes them, part of their Legendary Series.

 

[Ricky Knapik]

The wheels were on the car when I got it, but I do believe they're Scott Drakes. The tires are Kelsey Tire Goodyear Speedway 350 Large Letter TIRE, E70/15 I stumbled on them used for half price. They had 200 miles on them. They really are like new! I'm very happy with them!

 

[CaliStang68]

The wheels were on the car when I got it, but I do believe they're Scott Drakes. The tires are Kelsey Tire Goodyear Speedway 350 Large Letter TIRE, E70/15 I stumbled on them used for half price. They had 200 miles on them. They really are like new! I'm very happy with them!

Nice Score!!!