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Default Re: BFG Radial TA's vs. GY Polyglas bias plys

My Chevelle has Polyglas tires on it. They do not react as quick to steering input as BFG's do, do not ride as smooth, and do not like hard cornering. They also follow ruts in the road. However, this is how I remember driving it, and have no problem with any of it. And I drive my Chevelle 72 miles to and from Pavilions almost every Saturday. Much of the trip is on a highway.

Polyglas tires hook better than BFG's. Can't beat the looks either.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69SUPERSPORT396</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Polyglas tires hook better than BFG's. Can't beat the looks either.
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Maybe on dry pavement, but the original set I had on my '69 Road Runner were damn scary if there was any moisture on the road. They turned into slicks. I had to drive the car like I was driving on ice.

But I have to agree on looks. I don't know of a better looking tire.

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Default Re: BFG Radial TA's vs. GY Polyglas bias plys

I have bias ply's on almost everything. I'll sacrifice a bit of comfort for the look anyday. I do find the goodyears seem to handle the road and ride better than the firestones.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: galveston</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

If I wanted a nice safe boring ride I'd drive a Prius.

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Big, you would not fit in a Prius.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]
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[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] And that's just A-ok in my book! ( not that there's anything wrong with that ) [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]


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I used to run BF Goodrich T/A radials on a Nova I had. I did like the look but now that I see them on a lot of cars....I hate them. To me it's the easy way out. IMO

I REALLY like the correct tires on a car if that's the direction you want to go. If it's aftermarket.....make it look like you would back in the day. It's not like we put 15,000 miles on these cars a year. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif[/img]

In other words.....it will look a lot better with the correct tires with very little sacrifice. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

I'm personally running M/T bias ply ET Streets on 15X8 wheels in the back and bias ply Moroso tires on 15X4 Cragars up front. It can be a little challenging but I love the look. And......when I want to accelerate.......it HOOKS!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

I also have a set of Mickey Thompson Indy Profile L60/14 in the rear and F70/14 up front for a different look. That combination rides/drives pretty good....better than the other set up.....it just doesn't look as mean. Although it feels like I gained 100 horsepower compared to the other setup. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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thanks for all the input..
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Default Re: BFG Radial TA's vs. GY Polyglas bias plys

One more opinion:

I have a set of repro Firestones on my original ralley wheels. They look good, although IMHO, the Goodyears would look even better).
They are currently bagged up while I drive around on Centerlines with BGB radials. Rides 10 times better. Handles 10x better.
My car is a nut and bolt correct resto with the exception of a few day two type mods. I have headers, aftermarket plug wires, and Koni shocks. I don't see ever having my car judged. That, and maybe a photo shoot from time to time would be the only reasons the bias plys will go back on. Well, maybe once in a while just to see how bad cars from that era drove. Frankly, I don't see how any of them got into the 14's, let alone the 13's right off the floor on those tires.
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Default Re: BFG Radial TA's vs. GY Polyglas bias plys

Every Muscle car I have owned since 1984 had the Polyglas tires on the car.
For me no other choice.
I don't care what anyone says here.
If you are a good driver and have your hand on the steering wheel, you will not have any problems.
IMO the BF T/A tires look like doo doo crap and the Poly's look like the car is finished with the right look.
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Default Re: BFG Radial TA's vs. GY Polyglas bias plys

wow I can't believe how different everyones opinions are.
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