Spare Tire ....
07-05-2018, 08:38 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Spare Tire ....
Does anyone know if a 255/60R 15 tire will fit inside the clam shell on my 81? The "fake" spare is totally rotted, I think its the original and I want to get a replacement. I was just wondering if I could use the same size tire I am running on the car now.
Thanks for any help.
Thanks for any help.
07-06-2018, 08:56 AM
#3
Melting Slicks
Looks like an optional tire in 81 was a 255 so if you got a flat it will but you will need to loosen the tub bolt for it to fit.
A 255/60 looks highly visible here in the pic as a regular spare. If you are looking for another tire to match the 255 then buy a 205/75/15 for a spare & it will be hidden like your present spare.
A 255/60 looks highly visible here in the pic as a regular spare. If you are looking for another tire to match the 255 then buy a 205/75/15 for a spare & it will be hidden like your present spare.
Last edited by BKarol; 07-06-2018 at 01:01 PM.
07-06-2018, 04:47 PM
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Melting Slicks
diameters.
255/60/15 = 27.05
205/75/15 = 27.11
195/80/15 = 27.28 space saver
Check the tire brands that you like for a 205/75/15.
255/60/15 = 27.05
205/75/15 = 27.11
195/80/15 = 27.28 space saver
Check the tire brands that you like for a 205/75/15.
07-06-2018, 05:50 PM
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Team Owner
Just a "heads up"...……...In case your Corvette has a positraction rear axle, which most, if not all do, and you have a flat on the rear end, you need to have the same diameter tires on both sides of the car, if you intend to drive it more than a mile or two. Limited slip rear ends do NOT like differing tire sizes in place. You'll burn up the rear, if you drive too far with different sized rear tires.
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07-06-2018, 08:36 PM
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Race Director
Just a "heads up"...……...In case your Corvette has a positraction rear axle, which most, if not all do, and you have a flat on the rear end, you need to have the same diameter tires on both sides of the car, if you intend to drive it more than a mile or two. Limited slip rear ends do NOT like differing tire sizes in place. You'll burn up the rear, if you drive too far with different sized rear tires.
07-07-2018, 07:01 AM
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Team Owner
