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Jun 30, 2017 | 03:12 PM

Fingolfin1

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tire for c3?

I own a 1976 corvette and sadly the tires are no longer road worthy do to their age. I was wondering what tires do y'all recommend for standard around the town driving that won't break the bank?

Jun 30, 2017 | 03:35 PM

raydog9379

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Pretty much only a couple options unless you change to larger rims. Cooper Cobra's or BFG Radial T/A

I'm in the same boat. Prob. going to go with the Cooper Cobra's.

Jun 30, 2017 | 05:22 PM

JeffWhite73

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I just put Cooper Cobra 255 60 15 on mine...so far, so good, only about 100 miles on them so far.

Jun 30, 2017 | 05:23 PM

JeffWhite73

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Jul 4, 2017 | 02:41 PM

76bomb

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I went with Cooper cobra's 225/70/R15 on my 8.5 inch wide Hurricane wheels. Took a bit to stretch them onto the beads but they aired up ok. They ride nice enough and got them for a deal. Cash and carry. $95 each

The above post pictures are spot on what mine look like.

Not great with computers so turn your monitor on it's side.

Last edited by 76bomb; Jul 4, 2017 at 04:34 PM. Reason: added pic of vehicle

Jul 4, 2017 | 03:49 PM

RMVette

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Most go with the BFG Radial T/A's which I had before I changed to redlines. What color is the car?

Jul 5, 2017 | 09:23 AM

SteveG75

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Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/T. No worse than any other S or T rated tire.

Jul 5, 2017 | 10:35 AM

RonR80

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St. Jude Donor '09

I had goodrich T/A on both my C-3 and no problems

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Jul 5, 2017 | 11:07 AM

REELAV8R

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Cooper cobra's for the last 4 or 5 years. Good tire for normal use. Cheap. Get them at Discount tire on line for around $100 apiece and free shipping.

Edit: I just checked and the 225/70-15 are $116 apiece. $75 rebate if you buy before end of July 5th (today).

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Jul 5, 2017 | 03:38 PM

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Richard Daugird

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I got the Maxxis Maurader for $85 each but I have not driven the car with them yet.

Jul 5, 2017 | 03:56 PM

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pigfarmer

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Bfg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fingolfin1

I own a 1976 corvette and sadly the tires are no longer road worthy do to their age. I was wondering what tires do y'all recommend for standard around the town driving that won't break the bank?

I bought BF Goodrich Radial TA tires - 245/60r15 for about $180 each installed. I think a spare is important so I got a 215/70R15 noname that fit in the well perfectly - about as small as possible on a 15x8 rim.

Also considered Cooper Cobras. Had Coopers on my Jeep - good tires.

I used tirerack.com because my local shops seemed to have a supply problem. I was very hesitant but it all worked out great. Nothing but good experience with them this one time. Worth a look.

Last edited by pigfarmer; Jul 5, 2017 at 03:57 PM.

Jul 5, 2017 | 05:36 PM

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JohnnyQuik

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I'd love to have a set of redlines, but I've been impressed with the Cooper Cobras. They're a solid tire for how most of us drive our cars.

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