Tires
Racer
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Sayreville New Jersey
I like Firestone Firehawks, good performance stats, good wet handling (mines a daily driver), wear like stone and are priced reasonably. Check Tire Rack.com good site to do comparison shopping. 
KEEP DRIVING !!!
KEEP DRIVING !!!
Racer
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Rochester NY
If you're checking TireRack, look at the Yokohama Avid ST. Compare them to the more expensive Goodyears and others and you'll be quite surprised! They outperform the Radial T/A in every consumer category.
Race Director
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From: FL
Originally Posted by HDFLH67
If you're checking TireRack, look at the Yokohama Avid ST. Compare them to the more expensive Goodyears and others and you'll be quite surprised! They outperform the Radial T/A in every consumer category.
Only my rear two BFG's need replacing (no idea why
), but I am thinking of springing for 4 new Yoko's.
Last edited by SteveG75; Mar 26, 2005 at 06:39 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
I found Discount Tire to have the best deal, paid only $360 for four BFGs (255 and 275) incl. mounting, balancing and road hazard.... and they had the tires in the store, I didn't have to wait.... 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2000
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Originally Posted by 69'Silver
Can't go wrong with BFG T/A's
These are the only v-rated street tires that I am aware of that will fit C3's -
Firestone Firehawk PV41
Goodyear Eagle RSA
Pirelli Scorpion Zero
Last edited by 45ACP; Mar 26, 2005 at 07:18 PM.
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From: Little Rock AR
Originally Posted by Hwy St*r
I like Firestone Firehawks, good performance stats, good wet handling (mines a daily driver), wear like stone and are priced reasonably. Check Tire Rack.com good site to do comparison shopping. KEEP DRIVING !!!
KEEP DRIVING !!! I have a set of those Firehawk Indy 500's in the original size and they are very nice. The white letters just look right on a stock C3. The Firestone dealer made a good offer including mounting and balancing but you need to let them know you are shopping for a best price. They seem to go on a "buy 3, get 4th one free" deal frequently but you need to ask for it, preferably by phone. 
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Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Guam
My 82 is running BFG T/A 265/50-15 tires. And I need replacements. But I could not find anything in that size. Does anyone know of anywhere that I can buy a performance radial in that size?
Last edited by Sharky Guam; Mar 26, 2005 at 08:29 PM.
Safety Car
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From: Minnesota
I recalled this old contentious thread that included an explanation by "pgtr" how stupid guys like me are to have bought the BFG TAs.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=goodrich
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=goodrich
Drifting
Joined: May 2004
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From: Flanders NJ
Originally Posted by Hwy St*r
I like Firestone Firehawks, good performance stats, good wet handling (mines a daily driver), wear like stone and are priced reasonably. Check Tire Rack.com good site to do comparison shopping. KEEP DRIVING !!!
KEEP DRIVING !!! Great tire
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Solana Beach ca
Originally Posted by 45ACP
Except that they are only available in crappy S-rated form. They are fine for a commuter car, but are a mismatch for a Corvette. Why have one of Zora's finest only to hamstring it with low grade tires?
These are the only v-rated street tires that I am aware of that will fit C3's -
Firestone Firehawk PV41
Goodyear Eagle RSA
Pirelli Scorpion Zero
These are the only v-rated street tires that I am aware of that will fit C3's -
Firestone Firehawk PV41
Goodyear Eagle RSA
Pirelli Scorpion Zero
Race Director
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From: The Only Corvette in Gila Bend, Az.
St. Jude Donor '09
I went with the Pirelli Scorpion Zero in 255-60-15.
I went autoXing this saturday, the first 2 runs they were slick, but I only had about 200 miles on them, the other 2 runs felt better and better. I was able to control any slides I had.
They look a little truck like on the shoulder, but I'm willing to live with it for the performance I am getting out of them...
I went autoXing this saturday, the first 2 runs they were slick, but I only had about 200 miles on them, the other 2 runs felt better and better. I was able to control any slides I had.
They look a little truck like on the shoulder, but I'm willing to live with it for the performance I am getting out of them...
