F70-14 Goodyear Polyglas

[surfnturf]

In case anyone wants to see what the reproduction F70-14 Polyglas looks like on a 73 Challenger. I just installed these today after purchasing from another member on this forum. The tires drive much nicer than I imagined and the look is exactly what I was going for. Perfect for my driving style as my wife and I enjoy cruising the coast and the gold country at normal driving speeds.

 

[Katfish]

Looks good,
Out of curiosity, how old are the tires?

 

[surfnturf]

Look good,
Out of curiosity, how old are the tires?

tires were purchased new in 2021 and were garage kept with minimal miles since new.

 

[Katfish]

Great!
I hate when I hear guys putting 20yr old tires on these cars.

 

[pschlosser]

Look good,
Out of curiosity, how old are the tires?

the original bias-ply polyglass tires were not anything you would want to drive on. they were slippery and unsafe compared to modern tires.

these remakes of the polyglas are modern radial tires and handle just as well (it not better) than you BF Goodwitch and the like.

 

[Snakedoctor]

Thank you for sharing your feedback on the tires. I've been considering them. Nice looking car.

 

[Challenger RTA]

Always liked the look. When I would clean them up, afterwards I would use a paint stick on the white lettering.

 

[Lunchbox]

Thanks for posting these as well. Think this is the route I plan on going down. They are expensive if you get them new, something for me to consider.

 

[lainetx9]

I put them on my car and love the look as well. They also seem to ride real well being a reproduction bias-ply tire.

 

[surfnturf]

I put them on my car and love the look as well. They also seem to ride real well being a reproduction bias-ply tire.

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Beautiful! Looks great!!

 

[lainetx9]

Beautiful! Looks great!!

Thanks for the complinent, I really like the F8 (?) dark green metallic on your car with the W23 road wheels and no vinyl top, it`s a great color combo. I wounder what it would look like with the rallye strobe stripes out of the side scoops on your car...(black or white).....humm?

 

[heminut]

these remakes of the polyglas are modern radial tires and handle just as well (it not better) than you BF Goodwitch and the like.

Nope, the remakes are not radial tires, they are still bias ply construction.
From the Kelsey Hayes site;

Sized at F70-14, this tire was original equipment on many high-performance models across Ford, Dodge, Plymouth, and GM lines. The Enhanced Sidewall (E/S) replicates the original contour and sidewall height for a proper fitment and show-quality appearance. Whether you’re restoring a Mustang Mach 1, Chevelle SS, or Duster 340, this tire provides the perfect combination of aggressive styling and historical accuracy.


Key Features:
• Size: F70-14
• Construction: Bias-ply
• Sidewall: Raised White Letters (RWL) with Enhanced Sidewall (E/S) profile
• Tread: Classic Goodyear Custom Wide Tread design
• Application: OE fitment for many 1969–1972 muscle cars

 

[Matt M]

I like them too
I have F60 15's on my Cuda

 

[Lunchbox]

They really just look right on the cars, sharp Cuda!

 

[surfnturf]

I like them too
I have F60 15's on my Cuda

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looks amazing! I really like the combo of the Rallyes with the F60-15's.

 

[surfnturf]

Nope, the remakes are not radial tires, they are still bias ply construction.
From the Kelsey Hayes site;

Sized at F70-14, this tire was original equipment on many high-performance models across Ford, Dodge, Plymouth, and GM lines. The Enhanced Sidewall (E/S) replicates the original contour and sidewall height for a proper fitment and show-quality appearance. Whether you’re restoring a Mustang Mach 1, Chevelle SS, or Duster 340, this tire provides the perfect combination of aggressive styling and historical accuracy.


Key Features:
• Size: F70-14
• Construction: Bias-ply
• Sidewall: Raised White Letters (RWL) with Enhanced Sidewall (E/S) profile
• Tread: Classic Goodyear Custom Wide Tread design
• Application: OE fitment for many 1969–1972 muscle cars

Yes.. that's correct. They are Bias Ply construction. I actually surprised how nice they drive and handle. You can feel a slight drift when you rail it into the turns but feels very controlled.

 

[surfnturf]

Thanks for the complinent, I really like the F8 (?) dark green metallic on your car with the W23 road wheels and no vinyl top, it`s a great color combo. I wounder what it would look like with the rallye strobe stripes out of the side scoops on your car...(black or white).....humm?

After decoding all the numbers, I found that the car originally had a black vinyl top. I'm still considering adding that feature back to get back to original form as much as possible. The black strobes we part of the rallye package.... I guess I should consider adding those back too.