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Mar 28, 2003 | 10:27 AM

OREO Speedwagon

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What size tires are you using?

I'm thinking about putting on a set of BF Goodrich Radial T/As and need come up with a size. I'm thinking 245 60s.

What do you think? What are you guys using?

Mar 28, 2003 | 10:30 AM

groovyjay

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Re: What size tires are you using? (OREO Speedwagon)

I used to have 255/60/15 all around, now I have 255/35/20 and 285/30/20.
245/60/15 will work fine for you.

Never liked the 15s with tall tyrewall. JMO. :cheers:

Mar 28, 2003 | 02:14 PM

rafox77

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Re: What size tires are you using? (OREO Speedwagon)

Dunlop GT Qualifiers - 255-60-15

Mar 28, 2003 | 03:08 PM

Lil_Vette_Chic

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Re: What size tires are you using? (OREO Speedwagon)

Before I moved to 17's I had bfg's 245/60/15's. Loved the big beefy sidewall, it made it really difficult to move to 17's cause you can't get the same muscle look. Loved them, last forever and sound good when you burn out.

Mar 28, 2003 | 03:25 PM

Ken74Conv

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Re: What size tires are you using? (OREO Speedwagon)

I'm using the Goodrich T/A 245-60 x 15
They work fine for normal driving and are priced reasonable. :cheers:

Mar 28, 2003 | 04:20 PM

Jvette73

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Re: What size tires are you using? (OREO Speedwagon)

Im using 235/60-15. I was stuck with this size since I wanted the comp t/a VR4 speed rated @149mph. Click on the link for a blown up pic to see what the look like. blackwall only in the comp t/a

http://members.aol.com/o942/fullsize1.jpg

Mar 28, 2003 | 04:26 PM

Paul 75 L82

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Re: What size tires are you using? (Jvette73)

BFG Radial T/A's 245/60/15 all aroung. Pic's on my web site.

Mar 28, 2003 | 04:27 PM

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Re: What size tires are you using? (OREO Speedwagon)

P255-60R/15 all around. :cheers:

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Mar 28, 2003 | 05:00 PM

Corey_68

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Re: What size tires are you using? (OREO Speedwagon)

I'm running Firestone Firehawk's S220's 255 X 65 X 15 on all 4 corner's.

[Modified by Corey 68, 4:58 PM 3/28/2003]

Mar 28, 2003 | 05:52 PM

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Re: What size tires are you using? (OREO Speedwagon)

235 60 15

Mar 28, 2003 | 06:15 PM

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norvalwilhelm

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Re: What size tires are you using? (OREO Speedwagon)

I'm using 265-50-15 on the front and 305-50-15 on the rear.

Mar 28, 2003 | 06:49 PM

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Re: What size tires are you using? (norvalwilhelm)

265-50-15's and 295-50-15's

Mar 28, 2003 | 06:57 PM

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terryrudy

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Re: What size tires are you using? (OREO Speedwagon)

Nice article that may help. http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/MoreBite.pdf
-terry

Mar 28, 2003 | 07:10 PM

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Re: What size tires are you using? (terryrudy)

I have 245/60/15's on the front and 255/60/15's on the back of mine.

[Modified by Sleestak, 4:10 PM 3/28/2003]

Mar 28, 2003 | 07:13 PM

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Re: What size tires are you using? (OREO Speedwagon)

275/50/15s rear...would love to put 305s on rear but they won't fit.
235/60/15 front...

Mar 28, 2003 | 11:26 PM

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Re: What size tires are you using? (OREO Speedwagon)

275 60 15's on the back and 255 60 15's on the front.

Mar 28, 2003 | 11:31 PM

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Merlin522

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Re: What size tires are you using? (ZL1powr)

X-Large :yesnod: :lol:

Mar 28, 2003 | 11:32 PM

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Re: What size tires are you using? (OREO Speedwagon)

I use 255/60/15 BFG Radial T/A's. They are awesome, look awesome, and fit awesome.

You will be happy.

Mar 29, 2003 | 06:52 AM

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Re: What size tires are you using? (OREO Speedwagon)

245/60-15 all around. with no problems.

Mar 29, 2003 | 08:16 AM

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Re: What size tires are you using? (OREO Speedwagon)

H;

BFG Comp TA's VR rated 255-60x15 all around. Great tires!

Chuck D

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