Tires...
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Lexington KY
Tires...
I have Firestone Firehawks on my 78 Vette now, but I'm wondering what kind of tires other vette owners use. I thinking of switching to a lower profile tire this spring and looking for some suggestions for a replacement.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Severna Park Md
Re: Tires... (im181owner)
I use BFG Comp TA VR4 235/60-15 26.1" in diameter. A bit lower profile than stock. V-rated @ 149mph. Only come in blackwall though. These tires do good for me on street and track.
Instructor
Joined: May 2001
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From: CLEVELAND TN
Re: Tires... (spiru)
BFG RADIAL T/A'S I run 275/60's out back and a lil different up front and during race time i run some 28-12.50-15 Mickey Thompson ET Streets but for your money and every day driving its hard to beat the BFG'S :cheers: :cheers:
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: near VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Re: Tires... (VETDRMS)
Dunlop SP SPORT 8000's, 245/50/15, been VERY happy with these tires, perform AWESOME. I'm getting Nitto 555 next 245/40/17's :)
Some say that 265/50/15 looks too small on a vette and doesn´t fill the fender well.
Would be interested in a picture of your car, hmmm maybe you´ve a homepage
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
Re: Tires... (spiru)
I have 265-50-15 on the front with 3 1/2 offset rims without any problems and 305-50-15 BFG TA radials on the back. The back required knotched trailing arms and a slight modification of the fender lip. Cutting it back to half it's original thickness. Fills out the wheel well.
I picked up new 305s this fall for $85 CDN each.
I picked up new 305s this fall for $85 CDN each.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: South Alabama
Re: Tires... (spiru)
I have 225-70-R15 Comp TAs on mine now but when I replace them I'm going with 245-60-R15 Comp TAs.
I had 255-60-R15 Comp TAs on my '78 Pace Car and the wheel wells were cut at the factory. I don't think I can fit those under the front of my '75 and I don't want to cut the wells down.
I had 255-60-R15 Comp TAs on my '78 Pace Car and the wheel wells were cut at the factory. I don't think I can fit those under the front of my '75 and I don't want to cut the wells down.
Race Director
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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
Re: Tires... (MikeE.79)
BFG 295 50's on the back and 265 50's on the front, BFG says the 50 series
has a stiffer sidewall than the 60 series, different compounds used :D
has a stiffer sidewall than the 60 series, different compounds used :D
Race Director
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Tires... (Jvette73)
I use BFG Comp TA VR4 235/60-15 26.1" in diameter. A bit lower profile than stock. V-rated @ 149mph. Only come in blackwall though. These tires do good for me on street and track.