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Jun 9, 2012 | 02:39 PM

Granmike

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I have a 1993 convertible, and I need to replace, the tires, I know the suggested size, so can I install a 245/40/17 on the front of the car

Jun 9, 2012 | 03:36 PM

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Why not stay with the 275's on all four corners? It looks better, plus you can then rotate them.

Jun 9, 2012 | 05:21 PM

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Well 285s came on the 1993s,but the reason is I have found at Sams some 245 for 87 + tax

Jun 9, 2012 | 07:55 PM

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Well 285s came on the 1993s,but the reason is I have found at Sams some 245 for 87 + tax

$87 per tire?! If they are not a name brand tire, I would seriously question the quality. If they are a good brand, then $87 is a steal.

Jun 10, 2012 | 07:50 AM

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I would definitely find out the country of origin.

Jun 10, 2012 | 08:14 AM

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You gotta at least go with the factory size!!!!! It will look like crap with smaller tires! Why did you buy a vette???

Jun 10, 2012 | 08:49 AM

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Guy or Gal , I was just asking a question and it is a good buy for a BF Goodrich tire

Jun 10, 2012 | 08:54 AM

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Guy or Gal , I was just asking a question and it is a good buy for a BF Goodrich tire

I sure wouldn't put that size on my car.
You do what you want, it's your car.

They'll look like crap though. And probably won't last a year.

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Jun 10, 2012 | 08:56 AM

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Thank you, I appreciate it

Jun 10, 2012 | 10:21 AM

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I don't mean any disrespect...I'm just wondering why you would want to go so much smaller. If it's strictly a money issue then go for it. We all know that tires are pretty frickin expensive!! I would def look into your rim width too to make sure it's not too wide....if you had 285's on there you might have 9.5 inch rims and that could be too wide for a 245 tire. It is a vette...smaller tires means a little less performance. You could have some fun doin burnouts.....it would be a lot easier!!!!!