I purchased my last set of Firestone 721's in 1997 and put them on my 1980
Lincoln Bill Blass Mark VI. Shortly after that I needed one replacement tire
and was told that they were no longer available. The Goodyear Arriva went away
in 1992.
I have found an equivelent tire called a Dimension IV which I believe is made
by Bridgestone/Firestone or possibly B.F. Goodrich. I have two sets of them on
two of my more modern cars, the '81 and '84 Buick Park Avenues, and have worn
out a set on the '81. The tires have the same white wall as the Firestone 721,
and seem to be as good or better in quality. The set that I wore out lasted
for 61,000 miles with out any trouble.
When I replaced that set in September 2002, the tire store told me that they
were GOING to be discontuned, but I have run into some guys with older cars
that have purchased them since then, so they may still be avalable.
Once the Dimension IV is gone, I am not sure where I will turn. I was told that
Yokohama makes an equivilent tire, but I haven't been sold on their quality.
More to come I am sure!
Paul
In a message dated 12/20/2004 11:49:25 AM Eastern Standard Time,
imperial67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
>
> Bad news, everyone. Firestone has discontinued the 721. I have spoken to my
> contacts at Bridgestone-Firestone corporate and there are none in inventory
> to be found, unless your local Firestone store has some stashed in the back.
>
> Looks like one of our favorite modern-day products for our old cars has
> become another thing of the past...
>
> Both my IML-related cars have them now, but the set on my Imp is approaching
> ten years old and I was hoping to find one more set... Oh, well.
>
> Chris in LA
> 78 NYB Salon (originally equipped with 721s)
> 67 Crown
>
> RandalPark@xxxxxxx (RandalPark@xxxxxxx) wrote:
>
> > Bill, Firestone 721 whitewalls are great for '66.
>
>
>
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