Tires for my 63'
11-12-2009, 07:18 PM
#2
Tech Contributor
A red stripe tire would not have been available from the factory for your 63.
That same constraint didn't keep me from putting them on my silver 65 though, because I think they look just right.
That same constraint didn't keep me from putting them on my silver 65 though, because I think they look just right.
11-12-2009, 07:33 PM
#4
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
11-12-2009, 07:44 PM
#5
Le Mans Master
The yokohamas get the best performance review.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/YO...1/?image=large
Michlen
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ite+Stripe+0.5
Goodyear
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
11-12-2009, 10:17 PM
#12
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11-12-2009, 11:40 PM
#13
Le Mans Master
I like the narrow stripe on the Michelins. But the performance of the Yokos is tempting. I haven't made up my mind.
Any modern tire will beat my classic tread F70R BFG silverstones. They are downright terrifying!
Any modern tire will beat my classic tread F70R BFG silverstones. They are downright terrifying!
11-14-2009, 09:26 AM
#15
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I actually love the look of the original bias plys. If they didn't handle so poorly I would put a set of those on. Anyone have experience with these? Are they that horrible?
Cheers,
Bob
Cheers,
Bob
11-14-2009, 08:39 PM
#16
If you drive your car with spirit, or a good bit....you'll be better off with radials. Bias ply is good for shows, NCRS etc. But they are not all that much fun to drive on.
11-14-2009, 09:18 PM
#17
Safety Car
... Bias Ply tires are Rock Hard for driving. If you are driving your car, and not showing go with Radial tires.
11-15-2009, 09:24 AM
#18
Platinum Supporting Dealership
I have the bias whitewall repros on my 63. The look is perfect. However, I don't drive it. As others have suggested, if driving is your plan, which it should be. I'd go with a radial.
You mentioned you wanted the "correct" look. Keep in mind, with whitewalls, the wheels are black and with blackwalls, the wheels should be body color !!
Post up some pictures of your car when you get it "shoed" up !!
You mentioned you wanted the "correct" look. Keep in mind, with whitewalls, the wheels are black and with blackwalls, the wheels should be body color !!
Post up some pictures of your car when you get it "shoed" up !!
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Corvette Specialist Since 1993
BUDS CHEVROLET
St. Marys, Ohio
800-688-2837
WEBSITE WWW.BUDSCHEVY.COM
HOURS MON-WED 7:00AM - 5:00PM
FFRIDAY AND SATURDAY BY APPT.
OFF THURSDAYS
NCRS # 23758 Miami Valley Chapter ( Ohio )
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NADA Classic Car Guide Advisiory Board Member
C5/C6 Registry Corporate Member # 5
My Corvettes. 63, 71, 73, 78.
11-15-2009, 10:13 AM
#19
Burning Brakes
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Well it looks like white wall radials is the way I will go. Now what about the thickness of the white wall? Was it the skinny white wall or the wider one?
11-15-2009, 10:33 AM
#20
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