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it's 68 I like the tire size on it looks like 255/60 on that close up of the tires question is are those hte 68 wheels or the 69 8" wheels because if they will fit 68 wheels and look that good i want that size on my 68
http://www.cruzinautos.com/ecar8/ecar.8.htm
http://www.cruzinautos.com/ecar8/ecar.8.htm
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yeah its nice nad worth that 36,000 but does anyone know the answer to my question i would really like to put that size tire on my stock 68 wheels i think that size really set that car off compared to whats on mine mine are tiny on it and look awful if those are 7" 68 wheels on that car and the 255/60s look that good on them i will get me a set
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Originally Posted by pionexxxx
yeah its nice nad worth that 36,000 but does anyone know the answer to my question i would really like to put that size tire on my stock 68 wheels i think that size really set that car off compared to whats on mine mine are tiny on it and look awful if those are 7" 68 wheels on that car and the 255/60s look that good on them i will get me a set
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Looks like the wiper door isn't working either. Maybe they connected the vacuum line to the actuator after they took the pictures. I also like that the 68 had a chrome shifter ball, too bad that isn't there.
For 36K, I would expect it to be better. But a bargain compared to the "NCRS quality restore" of a 68 L36 vert near me that doesn't even have the AIR system for a mere 46K
http://www.automaniacs.com/68Corvetteconv/eng.htm
For 36K, I would expect it to be better. But a bargain compared to the "NCRS quality restore" of a 68 L36 vert near me that doesn't even have the AIR system for a mere 46K
http://www.automaniacs.com/68Corvetteconv/eng.htm
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Those could be 255/60 on 7" rims. The 255/60 are about 1/3" smaller in diameter than a 225/70 but they have 3/4" wider track. For the value of the car, I hope that they are the stock 7" and not '69-'82 8" rims.
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so nobody knows if those tires on on the original 7" 68 wheels? I want that size so bad but have heard they might not work with my 7" 68 wheels or may buldge too much or that they might rub. but that size looks so much better on that car than what i have.
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Originally Posted by pionexxxx
I want that size so bad but have heard they might not work with my 7" 68 wheels or may buldge too much or that they might rub. but that size looks so much better on that car than what i have.
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Originally Posted by pionexxxx
so nobody knows if those tires on on the original 7" 68 wheels? I want that size so bad but have heard they might not work with my 7" 68 wheels or may buldge too much or that they might rub. but that size looks so much better on that car than what i have.
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From: YANKEES UNIVERSE 70 454-LS5 500 ft-lbs Torque
I have put 255/60s on every one of the 8 shark vettes i have owned,including the 70 454/390 i currently own.Besides the great stance it gives the car,they are great performers on the road...JERRY
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I have put 255/60s on every one of the 8 shark vettes i have owned,including the 70 454/390 i currently own.Besides the great stance it gives the car,they are great performers on the road...JERRY
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Originally Posted by 79VetteMike
Those are definately 255/60/15's and those wheels are 8"'s-you can tell by how deep the beauty ring is.
8" ralleys, 255/60's. I would not recommend installing 255/60's on a 7" rim. The tire sidewall will be bulged and look like balloon tires, and the tread will wear out quicker in the center. Get a set of 8" wheels if that is the look you want. My .02.
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