87-93 SSP GoodYear tire questions

[Cobra Jet]

Hey all,

Looking for some guidance…. I have gone through most of the posts on here as well as the resto docs RE: factory supplied GoodYears (225/60/15).

I know there are re-pops available as well, however my question is more geared to period correct as in what was actually issued back then…

I see that some of the resto docs reference the GoodYear EAGLE GT+4, then I also see some mention in threads of the Good Year EAGLE VR60’s.

I found advertising literature from 1986 introducing the debut of the GoodYear GT+4’s, so I’m assuming these were first issued starting in 1986 based on the literature.

For the 1987-1993 SSP’s, was there a change over from the Eagle GT+4 to the Eagle VR60, or is there definitive confirmation that all 87-93 SSP’s always came with the Eagle Gt+4 (if equipped with the GoodYear brand)?

[MOstang]

My understanding…

85-90 had Goodyear Gatorback 225/60/vr15.
91-93 had Goodyear Eagle GT+4 215/65/vr15.

Not sure for years prior to 85.

[ImEvil1]

What he said.

'82s had BF Goodrich Pursuits, '83s Eagle GTs. I'm sure there are other exceptions that we have no idea about.

[Cobra Jet]

Thanks for the replies Mike & Mike!!

Currently the “GT+4” isn’t reproduced right? Only the “Eagle GT” from Coker Tire is available, is that still correct?

[a50ina50]

Phil, my 1988 WSP SSP has a Goodyear 225/60 VR 15 EAGLE M+S (mud and snow?) spare tire and black 10 hole wheel. I assume it also had 4 of them when in service. I tried to include a picture here but I'm not that skilled. I emailed you a picture.

[MOstang]

Originally Posted by Cobra Jet

Thanks for the replies Mike & Mike!!

Currently the “GT+4” isn’t reproduced right?

From my experience looking I believe you are correct, although I haven’t looked recently.