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Old 06-14-2022, 07:08 PM
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Yikes, 2 sets in 38k miles. That's at least $1500 twice.

That's what keeps me from buying them. We do at least 10,000 miles a year so in less than 4 years I'd spend over $3000 in tires LOL

I'm still running the same BFG's after 48k miles. It'll be time for another set soon.

We'd have to stop driving the thing before I put the nice looking repops on.

I like them, but I gotta keep things in perspective
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Yikes, 2 sets in 38k miles. That's at least $1500 twice.

That's what keeps me from buying them. We do at least 10,000 miles a year so in less than 4 years I'd spend over $3000 in tires on one car LOL

I'm still running the same BFG's after 48k miles. It'll be time for another set soon.

We'd have to stop driving the thing before I put the nice looking repops on.

I like them, but I gotta keep things in perspective
Point taken but you and my buddy are in the minority with that type of mileage on a tire that very little different than a BFG but look vintage.
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Point taken but you and my buddy are in the minority with that type of mileage on a tire that very little different than a BFG but look vintage.
It's the price that's a big difference. That's all my post was meant to reflect.

If I were spending that much on tires for our daily driver I think my wife would have a talk with me
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I just texted my buddy - he's on his second set of these tires. Over 38k miles on two sets in his 1971 Corvette that he drives everywhere. Most recently drove from NY to FL in all weather and temperature - no problems to report. This is a great case study on these tires. We put them on a buddy's '70 LS6 Chevelle too. He's loves them as well.
Judging by the rubber compound and tread design... they look like they'd wear out quick.
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I was wondering if I read that right.

2 sets at 38,000 miles. So about 19,000 miles a set at $370 a piece.

They sure do look good though
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Back in '69, those tires were only good for 10-12k miles too, but they only cost less than $37 each...

Taking into account 53 years of material and labor cost increases and inflation, heck, they're a bargain now...
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We've well established these tires are expensive... To clarify my original statement - my buddy got 28k miles on the first set and he's 10k miles thus far on the second.
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We've well established these tires are expensive... To clarify my original statement - my buddy got 28k miles on the first set and he's 10k miles thus far on the second.
Ah well that helps explain things a bit more. That's quite a bit better. 28k isn't bad.
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I love mine, and they ride nice.
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These tire are expensive due to limited production and uniqueness. I would not compare this to a generics radial tires. My only reason was to improve the ride and handling along with a retro look.


Dan thanks for the clarification on baseline for tire wear. 28k mileage is better than expected.
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