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Shiny is Good! => General Pinto Talk => Topic started by: flash041 on September 15, 2012, 08:13:26 PM

Title: Federal tires
Post by: flash041 on September 15, 2012, 08:13:26 PM

Ok , I have had it with my Copper Cobras!I bought them three years ago new knowing they were discontinued.O n the May Pinto Stampede a belt shifted on the left rear. Since they are no longher avalible, I put on and old old I had . Then yesterday on the Northern Stampe to visit Cookieboy the right rear blew. I know there are now white letter 205 60 13 tires sold, I see FEDERAL  tires on ebay 205 60 13. Has any one bought any of these?

Title: Re: Federal tires
Post by: vonkysmeed on September 17, 2012, 01:50:37 AM

I try to stick to the name brands on tires. 

If you want to go on the less expensive, look for those that are at a place that will not be going anywhere.  (pep boys, Big O...)  Just remember you typically get what you pay for.

Title: Re: Federal tires
Post by: flash041 on September 17, 2012, 06:01:11 AM

I would too , but I dont know of  any name brand company making 205 60 13 tires any more.

Title: Re: Federal tires
Post by: Cookieboystoys on September 17, 2012, 07:33:27 AM

I found these reviews...

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Federal/Formoza-FD1.htm

and

http://www.tyretest.com/pkw_sommerreifen/federal/formoza_fd1/index.html

Title: Re: Federal tires
Post by: vonkysmeed on September 18, 2012, 07:07:29 PM

gotcha, I run 15s right now and will be switching up to 16s when I get the rear axle changed over to 5 lug

Title: Re: Federal tires
Post by: flash041 on May 06, 2013, 07:55:07 PM

i ordered a set today. I wanted new tires before I start my summer adventures (including the Stampede).Ill let every one know how the tires perform once I have a few miles on them.

Title: Re: Federal tires
Post by: bbobcat75 on May 08, 2013, 09:26:13 AM

i have seen those tires on ebay for a while now, wish bf goodrich would make another run of those tires, would buy a set in a heart beat.

Title: Re: Federal tires
Post by: flash041 on May 10, 2013, 08:12:24 AM

Got the tires yesterday. Plan to have them put on next week. Currently on a road trip with Jim Madison to pick up a Pinto!

Title: Re: Federal tires
Post by: flash041 on May 16, 2013, 03:16:15 PM

Got the tires mounted and on the car.They balanced out fine and are smooth and quiet on the highway. I hope they hold up well.I would like to paint the sidewall letters white. Any one have good luck doing that?