C-3 Tire Options
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C-3 Tire Options
I’m a veteran C-3 owner who’s been dormant on the forum lately, but this is a GREAT place to learn about your shark and help others through your experiences. I drive my ’81 all year in Westchester County NY, and am currently (temporarily) running 225 studded snows on my ride (with a 70lb.tube/bag of sand in back when snow/sleet are abundant). My 255 B.F. Goodrich Radial T/As were just about gone when I switched over for the snow season, so I trashed ‘em. Question to forum members, when spring rolls around, do I have any reasonably priced options other than the age-old B.F. Goodrich Radial TA/Dunlop GT Qualifier/Goodyear Eagle GT II 255-15 choices? I’ve only had experience with the BFGs – probably 3-4 sets in 8+ years. Anyone had experience with the others? Also, are there any cheap 16” wheels out there that have the proper offset for C-3s? There are obviously a lot more 16” tire options than 15”. Regards to UK Paul and everyone else I’ve exchanged thoughts with over the years.
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Aall year round? I drove my 68 all year, through the brutal Ohio winters the first two years I had the car...(69 & 70)....then I wised up and bought a beater...
I don't even want to know how your trailing arms and other suspension components look...I know, I've seen that on mine...the brake lines were just about rusted through...do yourself a favor, check the brake lines, especially the rear crossover line.
I don't even want to know how your trailing arms and other suspension components look...I know, I've seen that on mine...the brake lines were just about rusted through...do yourself a favor, check the brake lines, especially the rear crossover line.
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I've only driven the Vette for abor about 30 minutes after I got new Dunlops but the Dunlops seem to be a huge and very noticeable improvement over the BFGs that I had before. I had 255-60 and 275-60 BFGs and replaced these with 245-60 and 295-50 Dunlops (15" on stock aluminum rims).
The 16" and 17" tires are a lot better and there's so many to choose from... there is no 15" high performance tire that fits the C3 ...
The 16" and 17" tires are a lot better and there's so many to choose from... there is no 15" high performance tire that fits the C3 ...
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Originally Posted by RedBad1979
I've only driven the Vette for abor about 30 minutes after I got new Dunlops but the Dunlops seem to be a huge and very noticeable improvement over the BFGs that I had before. I had 255-60 and 275-60 BFGs and replaced these with 245-60 and 295-50 Dunlops (15" on stock aluminum rims).
The 16" and 17" tires are a lot better and there's so many to choose from... there is no 15" high performance tire that fits the C3 ...
The 16" and 17" tires are a lot better and there's so many to choose from... there is no 15" high performance tire that fits the C3 ...
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St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by carguy4sure
I would love to see some pics with your new tire sizes
I wish I had more time to play with the Vette.....
I just posted photos last week:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...9&forum_id=119
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...0&forum_id=119
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I just changed out my Goodyear GT II with Yokohama Avid ST.
The Goodyear's have a nice bold lettering and stlye but the Yokohama's out perform them when it comes to wet traction and cornering.
IMO the Yokohama's are a better tire. And yes they come in 15" size.
Got mine from Tirerack.com
The Goodyear's have a nice bold lettering and stlye but the Yokohama's out perform them when it comes to wet traction and cornering.
IMO the Yokohama's are a better tire. And yes they come in 15" size.
Got mine from Tirerack.com
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Yokohamas
Been checking Tire Rack and other, and the Yokos seem to be the way to go w/o going for wheels. But wouldn't it be great if there ere some cheap 16"/17" wheels we could just paint and drop thr latest rubber on?
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Firestone makes a nice tire 255/60/15 Fire Hawk 500 or Indy 500 forget the model. I still can't get over you drive the vette all year round & have studded snow tires on it. you da man. I would love to see some snow cat pic's of that 4x4
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Originally Posted by Jims79
Firestone makes a nice tire 255/60/15 Fire Hawk 500 or Indy 500 forget the model. I still can't get over you drive the vette all year round & have studded snow tires on it. you da man. I would love to see some snow cat pic's of that 4x4
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Originally Posted by Runner81
Yokohama Avid STs come in 15" size?
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Hi, I just put Daytona 255/60 15 on my '77 they look and feel great. but you can choose for your self at: tires-easy .com very good prices and the tires were here in literally one day.
I have the after market front spoiler on my car and still no issues w/ 255. I am sure you will find something.
I have the after market front spoiler on my car and still no issues w/ 255. I am sure you will find something.
