factory tires
#2
Race Director
My dad's '76 had Firestone Steel Radial 600's on it.
Pretty sure my '79 had Goodyear Polysteel Radials on it. I have a couple of them in the attic... prolly should just toss 'em.
Pretty sure my '79 had Goodyear Polysteel Radials on it. I have a couple of them in the attic... prolly should just toss 'em.
#3
Instructor
#5
Team Owner
There were usually provisions to purchase tires from all major manufacturers for GM vehicles. That way they could force competition between then to get the best prices. If one was more expensive than the others, they just didn't buy them. My guess is that the '76s were available with Goodyears, Goodrich's, and Firestones (but I can't prove it).
#7
Race Director
...1973 to 1977 Corvettes came with either Goodyear "SteelGard" Radials OR Firestone "500" Steel Belted Radials. Both brands of tires were available three ways. Blackwall, Narrow White Stripe or White Letter, size GR70-15. No White Stripe for '77 though.