1972 Tire Size
Jul 17, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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Heel & Toe
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From: Shelton Connecticut
Well I can def say I will need luck! haha
Jul 17, 2007 | 02:17 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
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Bangkok Dean
I run the 255/60/15 on my 81 with out a rub problem but I understand the early C3s the fender wells are tighter so they could rub on his car.
and dont forget my one year only 7" rims dean
BTW I may be partaking in your heat shields soon, guess who got a nice big burn on their leg
Last edited by sweethence; Jul 17, 2007 at 02:20 PM .
Jul 17, 2007 | 04:01 PM
Safety Car
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From: Florham Park NJ Port Credit Ontario
I actually asked about the Cragers first!
Jul 17, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Heel & Toe
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From: Shelton Connecticut
Play nice boys! I will let y'all know when I have them pulled off my vette and ready for selling -- gotta get the new ones on first though!
Jul 17, 2007 | 04:32 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
245/60/15 Goodyear on stock wheels, no rub problem.
Jul 17, 2007 | 05:05 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Peekskill NY
I have BF Goodrich Radial TA 235/60/15 which are very close to the original tire size. Only problem is gettin em!
Jul 17, 2007 | 07:47 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: SoCal
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Bangkok Dean
I would go with the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 for $71 each. I have them (bigger sizes) and love them plus they are rated quite high.
too! That's what I'm running on my '72.
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Jul 18, 2007 | 08:07 AM
Le Mans Master
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
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Stewart's74
I actually asked about the Cragers first!
Yes you did, you can have first dibs
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Jul 18, 2007 | 08:57 AM
Safety Car
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From: Spring, Texas
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Originally Posted by
GD70
I have BF Goodrich Radial TA 235/60/15 which are very close to the original tire size. Only problem is gettin em!
Ditto here - 235/60/15 BFG Radial T/A tires on factory 15 x 8 rally wheels. Look great and perform well on a stock to slightly modified C3. With more significant suspension upgrades, you should consider a larger wheel and softer compound tire.
Jul 18, 2007 | 02:13 PM
Safety Car
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From: Florham Park NJ Port Credit Ontario
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sweethence
Yes you did, you can have first dibs
Way Cool!!!
Jul 18, 2007 | 02:17 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
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Stewart's74
Way Cool!!!
How could I refuse the Grand Poohbah of my home state
Jul 18, 2007 | 02:25 PM
Pro
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From: Hastings MN
D'oh... I asked first, but through a PM and not on here....
Jul 18, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Heel & Toe
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From: Shelton Connecticut
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yel76low
D'oh... I asked first, but through a PM and not on here....
That's the truth!
Jul 19, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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Heel & Toe
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From: Shelton Connecticut
Cragers anyone?
They're not perfect but they aren't that bad either...
1972 ,
1974 ,
25560 ,
2556015 ,
70 ,
corvette ,
eagle ,
goodyear ,
gt ,
p225 ,
raised ,
rub ,
size ,
sr15 ,
tire ,
tires ,
white
too! That's what I'm running on my '72.
