Rear tire issues
10-23-2016, 09:39 PM
#1
8th Gear
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Rear tire issues
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Greetings!:
I have a 1984 Corvette coupe and it goes through tires particularly in the rear at least once a year. I am using the 255 50zr 16, BF Goodrich, which is about the only tire you can find for this veto, I am not driving crazy, but it sure wears out tires quickly.
Thanks so much for your advice, it is always top rate and the best!!
--jw
Greetings!:
I have a 1984 Corvette coupe and it goes through tires particularly in the rear at least once a year. I am using the 255 50zr 16, BF Goodrich, which is about the only tire you can find for this veto, I am not driving crazy, but it sure wears out tires quickly.
Thanks so much for your advice, it is always top rate and the best!!
--jw
Last edited by jweide; 10-23-2016 at 09:40 PM.
10-23-2016, 11:36 PM
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As long as those tires are wearing evenly, seems your driving is about par for a Corvette.
10-24-2016, 08:23 AM
#3
Le Mans Master
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Greetings!:
I have a 1984 Corvette coupe and it goes through tires particularly in the rear at least once a year. I am using the 255 50zr 16, BF Goodrich, which is about the only tire you can find for this veto, I am not driving crazy, but it sure wears out tires quickly.
Thanks so much for your advice, it is always top rate and the best!!
--jw
Greetings!:
I have a 1984 Corvette coupe and it goes through tires particularly in the rear at least once a year. I am using the 255 50zr 16, BF Goodrich, which is about the only tire you can find for this veto, I am not driving crazy, but it sure wears out tires quickly.
Thanks so much for your advice, it is always top rate and the best!!
--jw
10-24-2016, 08:28 AM
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Safety Car
10-24-2016, 11:36 AM
#5
Le Mans Master
BFG only makes a soft tire in that size, You could try a different brand with higher tread wear number something over 300. VR & ZR series tire normally wear out in 20-30k
10-24-2016, 04:15 PM
#6
Melting Slicks
I agree on possible alignment issue, and/or dragging brake(s), and/or low tire pressures... don't want to overlook the obvious.
^ yes this would be very good information for the thread. OP, how many miles are you getting out of your rear tires before they need replacement?
^ yes this would be very good information for the thread. OP, how many miles are you getting out of your rear tires before they need replacement?