I finally ordered my NASCAR raised white letter tires this afternoon. $361.21 for two, shipped to my door. Only two because previous owner replaced two right before I bought the car. The other two are in very poor shape. Only two places locally were willing to try to order these tires. One quoted me $211.95 each, the other $198. Unfortunately, I'll still have to pay to have them mounted, but I still think I'm going to save a few dollars over buying them locally. I always thought Tirerack would be more expensive, but not in this case.
A couple other local tire shops told me they've been discontinued. They still appear on the Goodyear website and I emailed them to ask about it. No response as of yet. Does anyone know anything about this? I may have to purchase two more. I guess I'll just have to accept the fact that the Pace Car will be running blackwalls someday. At least then I can buy tires cheaper.

 

I have bought 2 or 3 sets there. I havent heard about discontinued. Better stock up. Gotta have them letters. I dont understand why noone else will make them. That is sucha popular tire. If they made them in 18's, Id be buying me a set.

 

Woohoo, tires will arrive today!!!
I ordered them Friday afternoon, by Saturday morning they were at the local UPS terminal about 30 miles away. If not for the weekend, I would have had them already. Regardless, that seems pretty quick!

 

Response from Goodyear to my email:

"Thank you for your interest in Goodyear Tires .

The Goodyear Eagle Nascar #1 is currently available in the RWL in one size, that is listed below.

We do show over 200 available nationwide.With another 2,298 in transit nationwide to our warehouses.

For pricing and availability please contact your local Authorized Goodyear Dealer .

Sincerely
Kim
Consumer Relations"

So I guess they haven't completely stopped making them yet.