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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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I asked this qustion in the tire and wheel but no ansewr so far.

I rebuilding my C4 it has the stock rims on it like to keep that way but as for tires which way to go I was thinking about Goodyears tripletread but after reading what others have said about Goodyears what other tires should I go to.

Looking for a tire thats going to last tire that sticks would be nice also noise lowwer the better.

I know I asking a lot of a tire but mite as well ask before I go buy a set of tires to makle sure I buy the right one.

Tires that are on it are 255/50/16 what other size tire will fit with out rubing it stock height.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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I'm running Goodyear F1's on my vette with no noise issues at all and very good traction.
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Originally Posted by 96 Vette CE
I'm running Goodyear F1's on my vette with no noise issues at all and very good traction.
They don't make those in the size he needs.

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With 16 inch wheels, you are going to be very limited in the choice of tires or sizes.

BFGoodrich makes the g-Force Sport in the size you listed.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

I really don't think there are many other size options if your set on staying with a 16 inch wheel.

To open up quite a few more options, you might consider going to a 17 inch wheel.
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If you're looking for 255/50s good luck, the're getting hard to come by.
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Originally Posted by 96 Vette CE
I'm running Goodyear F1's on my vette with no noise issues at all and very good traction.
Same here.
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