Which stock size tires???
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Which stock size tires???
I spun my vette two times the other day in the rain. One time under power and one time coming off the highway: I was sawing back and forth half a dozen times before it finally got away from me and did a 360!
So, time to replace the old BFG Radial T/A's. Tirerack has the following tires in 235/60-15, any opinions?
Thanks, Joe
[edit - the Goodyears are $72]
[Modified by joe73vette, 9:34 PM 10/16/2002]
So, time to replace the old BFG Radial T/A's. Tirerack has the following tires in 235/60-15, any opinions?
Thanks, Joe
[edit - the Goodyears are $72]
[Modified by joe73vette, 9:34 PM 10/16/2002]
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Re: Which stock size tires??? (joe73vette)
The Firestone dood tells me that the Indy 500 and the SS20 are the same tire, just that the SS20 is going away.
I've been through probably 4 or 5 sets of Radial T/As on two different Camaros. My '79 Corvette has the Firestone SS20s and I think they're better than any of the T/As that I've had.
I've been through probably 4 or 5 sets of Radial T/As on two different Camaros. My '79 Corvette has the Firestone SS20s and I think they're better than any of the T/As that I've had.
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Re: Which stock size tires??? (Neo Fender)
Size wise: I have 255/60/15 all the way around.
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Re: Which stock size tires??? (OHSIXX)
Size wise: I have 255/60/15 all the way around.
.....and brand is a just a personal preference.....the safe way is BFG's.....but Yokohamas are :cool: if you replace the entire set ! :cheers:
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Re: Which stock size tires??? (joe73vette)
My early experience with my new BFG T/As (255-60R/15) has been very good. The tread pattern is different from my former as is, I would imagine, the composition of the rubber. I find them very sticky and smooth running.
[Modified by paul79, 5:17 PM 10/17/2002]
[Modified by paul79, 5:17 PM 10/17/2002]
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Re: Which stock size tires??? (joe73vette)
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Re: Which stock size tires??? (joe73vette)
I had Goodyear 45's in front and 55's in the rear. Can't rotate that combination. I put the 55's on the front and didn't like the clearance. Lack of, I should say. I replaced them with BFG 245/60/15 all the way around. Clearance is tight but OK. It's just "MY" opinion but nothing looks as good as the BFG's.