speed rated tires
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by RatRacer
IMO, the best looking SR rated 15 inch tires that don't cost an arm and a leg are the BFGoodrich Radial T/A. They have a raised white letter that goes nicely with the old Stingray body stlyle. I use 275/50/15 in the back and 235/60/15 in the front. The 275/50 in back gives the car a nice aggressive look. A full set from the tire rack $335.
I've run these tires religiously a two of my cars for years and never had a problem.
These tires have great traction too. I've pulled consistant 1.80 sixty foot times when I've taken my '71 to the track.
I've run these tires religiously a two of my cars for years and never had a problem.
These tires have great traction too. I've pulled consistant 1.80 sixty foot times when I've taken my '71 to the track.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2004
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From: belle plaine ks
cooper tires
Cooper tires has decided to prorate the tires on the corvette. All four tires. They don't know what is causing them to tread separate but are willing to prorate them. They are thinking because the car is not driven enough that they are getting flat spots. What do you forum members think? Should I go with four new coopers on a prorated basis? BTW they say tires are speed rated to 118 mph. This came after I emailed them at the factory; based on their website support email. I do appreciate the consideration, but am I just going to go through this again? The car is driven primarily to car shows and cruises and an occaisonal trip. Other than that it sits. 
Drifting
Joined: May 2003
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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, the World
Originally Posted by rihwoods
Might be these...
Yokohama Avid H4s/V4s ...215/65HR15 though...skinny,I'd say...
Yokohama Avid H4s/V4s ...215/65HR15 though...skinny,I'd say...
) I run Kumho 225/60/15 KH11's and they are the best tyre I have EVER put on this big car. I might even be tempted to use them on the Vette when my stock of 352's runs out.
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Joined: Feb 2005
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Originally Posted by tigers123
Cooper tires has decided to prorate the tires on the corvette. All four tires. They don't know what is causing them to tread separate but are willing to prorate them. They are thinking because the car is not driven enough that they are getting flat spots. What do you forum members think? Should I go with four new coopers on a prorated basis? BTW they say tires are speed rated to 118 mph. This came after I emailed them at the factory; based on their website support email. I do appreciate the consideration, but am I just going to go through this again? The car is driven primarily to car shows and cruises and an occaisonal trip. Other than that it sits.
Wish I could say same for Goodyear's.
..BF Goodrich would be my second choice.... 
