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lts70 · 11-11-2012, 02:36 AM

I run P285/70 R15 BF Goorich radial T/A on the back of my 70. I went to price out a new set at Costco today and they did not show up in their system. I think they may be discontinued. Which really sucks because they are perfect for the look I am going after. I run p255/70 r15 on the front.

Anyone know where I can pick a pair up of the 285's?

What would be the closest match if I can't get his size anymore?

Any help finding some of these tires would be appreciated.
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*Mister-B* · 11-11-2012, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by lts70

I run P285/70 R15 BF Goorich radial T/A on the back of my 70. I went to price out a new set at Costco today and they did not show up in their system. I think they may be discontinued. Which really sucks because they are perfect for the look I am going after. I run p255/70 r15 on the front.

Anyone know where I can pick a pair up of the 285's?

What would be the closest match if I can't get his size anymore?

Any help finding some of these tires would be appreciated.
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Have you tried looking them up on tirerack.com? Costco is notorious for discontinuing items. Just as you get used to a certain maple syrup, bam! It's gone lol
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lts70 · 11-11-2012, 03:10 AM

I can't find them anywhere online.
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blasher · 11-11-2012, 03:31 AM

After reading your post I thought of this place (http://www.cokertire.com/). I believe they have your tire but perhaps not your size. They have some sweet vintage stuff though. It's cool that they are dedicated to making vintage tires.

blasher · 11-11-2012, 03:32 AM

I double checked, they do have your size! At least for the fronts.

Square_78 · 11-11-2012, 09:05 AM

Man thats a big back tire. Is the truck lifted? You might just have to run the same 255/70r15 on the back. Nothing wrong with that.

Lee H · 11-11-2012, 10:16 AM

Hum, I've never seem BFGs in 285-70-15 and tire rack does not show anything in that size. That's a beefy tire, how old are they?
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Littletony · 11-11-2012, 10:24 AM

Summit has a 275 50+60 and a 295 50 listed, but not a 285. It maybe time for a new size rear tire.

j ripper · 11-11-2012, 11:43 AM

That size tire was discontinued when Dorky Coker bought the mould for t/As. I used to run that size on the rear and they were perfect. I went with the 255. Not bad just a bit smaller. Dead stock is the only way to find them now...
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Sideways · 11-11-2012, 12:02 PM

I think a few sizes of the T/A have been dropped,I ran 285/70's for a while and they are fat.

I used to see a lot on the back of '32 roadsters in my area and I thought coker produced it in a wide whitewall for the nostalgia street rodder Guy's.

lts70 · 11-11-2012, 01:38 PM

This really is a bummer for me. I loved my tire size and combination. It gave me just the amount of rake I like and gave me a beefy look out back. Last time I bought tires was about 7 years ago. If I only new I would have stocked up for the future.

Anyone have any suggestions on tire size that would give me the same look and rake? My rims are 8" in front and 10" in back.

j ripper · 11-11-2012, 01:50 PM

With some deep searching I'm sure you could find the 285s. 255 with the 235 in front is an option. I have that setup on some appliance torq thrusts. 8" though...
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Sideways · 11-11-2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lts70

This really is a bummer for me. I loved my tire size and combination. It gave me just the amount of rake I like and gave me a beefy look out back. Last time I bought tires was about 7 years ago. If I only new I would have stocked up for the future.

Anyone have any suggestions on tire size that would give me the same look and rake? My rims are 8" in front and 10" in back.

I liked the look too, the 285 is the same as a 31-10.50 /15 and Michelin LTX MS in this size are very common and a quality tire.These also come in 29-9.50 and 235/75 for the front. I have these on 3/4 ton and love them.

Lee H · 11-11-2012, 02:12 PM

I'm running 275-60-15 BFGs out back.

Compared to 285-70s, the tread is .4" narrower, and 2.7" shorter.

255-70 compared to 285-70s is 1.2" narrower and 1.7" shorter

Lee H · 11-11-2012, 02:34 PM

Coker part number COK-629710 on ebay and summit racing.

j ripper · 11-11-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

Coker part number COK-629710 on ebay and summit racing.

Lee, that tire is a silver town. Not a T/A radial.
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bodydropped68 · 11-13-2012, 10:40 AM

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Coker part number COK-629710 on ebay and summit racing.

Yep they both have them they are made by Coker now.

lts70 · 11-13-2012, 10:54 AM

Is it just me or do the two tires actualy have different tread paterns? BF radial TA on the left and BF Coker Silvertown on the right.

Sideways · 11-13-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lts70

Is it just me or do the two tires actualy have different tread paterns? BF radial TA on the left and BF Coker Silvertown on the right.

You are right,they are different but both are BFG T/A. The new pattern in the top pic and the old pattern the bottom pic.

The outer tread has a line at right angle on the newer ones and on angle on the older style. Confusing,look closely and you can tell.I have both in my possesion,what style are yours?

Sideways · 11-13-2012, 10:37 PM

Here is a a couple of pic that show the difference.

dhaymaker · 11-13-2012, 03:10 PM

I'm running a 295/50/15 on a 15X10 Weld Pro Star. The truck has a 4/5 drop and clears the tires. Ruined one of the old tires, a Dunlop GT Qualifier, and couldn't find a replacement. Finally bought a set of Cooper Cobras, but they weren't cheap.

Lee H · 11-11-2012, 03:08 PM

Yes just saw that, thanks. Seems to be limited options for that size.

lts70 · 11-11-2012, 10:34 PM

These Coker silver-town tires are spendy. It looks like they have a black side wall version. I just hope a set of my T/A's show up on ebay eventually.

Has anyone ran these Silver-town Coker tires? Any good?

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514381.htm

http://www.cokertire.com/285-70r15-b...blackwall.html

Sideways · 11-11-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lts70

These Coker silver-town tires are spendy. It looks like they have a black side wall version. I just hope a set of my T/A's show up on ebay eventually.

Has anyone ran these Silver-town Coker tires? Any good?

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514381.htm

http://www.cokertire.com/285-70r15-b...blackwall.html

Are those those the same as the T/A other than the Silvertown on the sidewall?

**KyFarm** · 11-12-2012, 09:05 AM

I also am having trouble finding the BFG tires I want. I need a set of 32 x 11.5 x 15 BFG A/T. They have been on national backorder since August but not discontinued. So I'm waiting.

The truck currently has some 33 x 12.5 pep-boy tires on it and they rub the front corner when turning in reverse which is a minor problem but worse is they ride like crap. Super soft sidewall and it wanders pretty badly on these old narrow country roads.

I like a lift (maybe the 2.5" soft-ride) but I don't want to pay for it and then maybe have to put money into drive shafts (again) and brake lines. Then I still have the cheapo pep-boy tires or more money for decent 33's.

As it sits now with stock suspension, a new set of rancho shocks and what appears to be a 1" block in the rear (I don't know if that is stock or not):

11-11-2012, 02:36 AM	#1
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? I run P285/70 R15 BF Goorich radial T/A on the back of my 70. I went to price out a new set at Costco today and they did not show up in their system. I think they may be discontinued. Which really sucks because they are perfect for the look I am going after. I run p255/70 r15 on the front. Anyone know where I can pick a pair up of the 285's? What would be the closest match if I can't get his size anymore? Any help finding some of these tires would be appreciated. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

11-11-2012, 03:10 AM	#3
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? I can't find them anywhere online. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

11-11-2012, 03:31 AM	#4
blasher Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK USA Posts: 93	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? After reading your post I thought of this place (http://www.cokertire.com/). I believe they have your tire but perhaps not your size. They have some sweet vintage stuff though. It's cool that they are dedicated to making vintage tires.

11-11-2012, 03:32 AM	#5
blasher Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK USA Posts: 93	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? I double checked, they do have your size! At least for the fronts. Last edited by blasher; 11-11-2012 at 03:34 AM. Reason: Clarification

11-11-2012, 09:05 AM	#6
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? Man thats a big back tire. Is the truck lifted? You might just have to run the same 255/70r15 on the back. Nothing wrong with that. __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

11-11-2012, 10:16 AM	#7
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,150	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? Hum, I've never seem BFGs in 285-70-15 and tire rack does not show anything in that size. That's a beefy tire, how old are they? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

11-11-2012, 10:24 AM	#8
Littletony Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 597	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? Summit has a 275 50+60 and a 295 50 listed, but not a 285. It maybe time for a new size rear tire. __________________ "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." President Ronald Reagan,1985 "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" ..............Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945

11-11-2012, 11:43 AM	#9
j ripper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: napa ca. Posts: 199	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? That size tire was discontinued when Dorky Coker bought the mould for t/As. I used to run that size on the rear and they were perfect. I went with the 255. Not bad just a bit smaller. Dead stock is the only way to find them now... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ edited by staff

11-11-2012, 12:02 PM	#10
Sideways Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Left Coast,Canada Posts: 294	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? I think a few sizes of the T/A have been dropped,I ran 285/70's for a while and they are fat. I used to see a lot on the back of '32 roadsters in my area and I thought coker produced it in a wide whitewall for the nostalgia street rodder Guy's.

11-11-2012, 01:38 PM	#11
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? This really is a bummer for me. I loved my tire size and combination. It gave me just the amount of rake I like and gave me a beefy look out back. Last time I bought tires was about 7 years ago. If I only new I would have stocked up for the future. Anyone have any suggestions on tire size that would give me the same look and rake? My rims are 8" in front and 10" in back. Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

11-11-2012, 01:50 PM	#12
j ripper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: napa ca. Posts: 199	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? With some deep searching I'm sure you could find the 285s. 255 with the 235 in front is an option. I have that setup on some appliance torq thrusts. 8" though... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ edited by staff

11-11-2012, 02:12 PM	#14
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,150	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? I'm running 275-60-15 BFGs out back. Compared to 285-70s, the tread is .4" narrower, and 2.7" shorter. 255-70 compared to 285-70s is 1.2" narrower and 1.7" shorter __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

11-11-2012, 02:34 PM	#15
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,150	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? Coker part number COK-629710 on ebay and summit racing. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

11-13-2012, 10:54 AM	#18
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? Is it just me or do the two tires actualy have different tread paterns? BF radial TA on the left and BF Coker Silvertown on the right. Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

11-13-2012, 10:37 PM	#20
Sideways Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Left Coast,Canada Posts: 294	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? Here is a a couple of pic that show the difference. Attached Images



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11-13-2012, 03:10 PM	#21
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? I'm running a 295/50/15 on a 15X10 Weld Pro Star. The truck has a 4/5 drop and clears the tires. Ruined one of the old tires, a Dunlop GT Qualifier, and couldn't find a replacement. Finally bought a set of Cooper Cobras, but they weren't cheap. __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

11-11-2012, 03:08 PM	#22
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,150	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? Yes just saw that, thanks. Seems to be limited options for that size. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

11-11-2012, 10:34 PM	#23
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? These Coker silver-town tires are spendy. It looks like they have a black side wall version. I just hope a set of my T/A's show up on ebay eventually. Has anyone ran these Silver-town Coker tires? Any good? http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514381.htm http://www.cokertire.com/285-70r15-b...blackwall.html __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

11-12-2012, 09:05 AM	#25
KyFarm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Taylorsville, KY Posts: 267	Re: Are my BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires discontinued? I also am having trouble finding the BFG tires I want. I need a set of 32 x 11.5 x 15 BFG A/T. They have been on national backorder since August but not discontinued. So I'm waiting. The truck currently has some 33 x 12.5 pep-boy tires on it and they rub the front corner when turning in reverse which is a minor problem but worse is they ride like crap. Super soft sidewall and it wanders pretty badly on these old narrow country roads. I like a lift (maybe the 2.5" soft-ride) but I don't want to pay for it and then maybe have to put money into drive shafts (again) and brake lines. Then I still have the cheapo pep-boy tires or more money for decent 33's. As it sits now with stock suspension, a new set of rancho shocks and what appears to be a 1" block in the rear (I don't know if that is stock or not): Attached Images __________________ KyFarm's Build/Need help thread 1969 K-10, Short Step, (383HT/4L70E soon)-NP205

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