Tires
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Tires
I have a 85 Corvette and I am a Michelin tire man however I find out that Michelin this not make a tire to fit my car 255/50zr16. I am very upset about this what is the next best tire that I can get that rides and handles like a Michelin. Thanks for your help I look forward to your suggestions. Thank you Chuck
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From: Minneapolis Mn
You'll need to look at BFG's, they still make tires in that size. Just insure that they haven't sat on some shelf for a while.
When I went to replace mine, I changed rims also - 18"x9.5" +40 backspacing and got some 255x40x18 tires to go with them.
They fit like the originals and handle well and there's a lot more brands making this size tire so it gives you a lot more options.
When I went to replace mine, I changed rims also - 18"x9.5" +40 backspacing and got some 255x40x18 tires to go with them.
They fit like the originals and handle well and there's a lot more brands making this size tire so it gives you a lot more options.
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BFG 's are it for that size tire
I have a 85 Corvette and I am a Michelin tire man however I find out that Michelin this not make a tire to fit my car 255/50zr16. I am very upset about this what is the next best tire that I can get that rides and handles like a Michelin. Thanks for your help I look forward to your suggestions. Thank you Chuck
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