Replacement tires
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Replacement tires
I just purchased a 88 coupe. It has 23k miles and the original tires P275/40 17. I think with 17's it came with an optional suspension for that year. Can anyone recommend a good replacement tire? I would like something a little softer for the better ride. Also, what would have been the difference in regards to the suspension ?
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I just purchased a 88 coupe. It has 23k miles and the original tires P275/40 17. I think with 17's it came with an optional suspension for that year. Can anyone recommend a good replacement tire? I would like something a little softer for the better ride. Also, what would have been the difference in regards to the suspension ?
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Congrats on getting your '88 Vette, welcome to the Forum and "save the wave".
In .88 those 17x9.5 wheels came with the RPO Z52, Sport Handling Package :
-B4P: radiator booster fan
-FG3: Delco-Bilstein shocks
-KC4: Engine Oil Cooler
-17x9.5 wheels
-fast steering
If you have a manual tranny you might have the RPO Z51. Check under the console lid to verify codes.
My first 35th Anni. came with GY Eagle all-weathers, which performed well for over 50k miles on track/highway in all weather so I've been running the equivalent tires for close to 20 yrs.
In .88 those 17x9.5 wheels came with the RPO Z52, Sport Handling Package :
-B4P: radiator booster fan
-FG3: Delco-Bilstein shocks
-KC4: Engine Oil Cooler
-17x9.5 wheels
-fast steering
If you have a manual tranny you might have the RPO Z51. Check under the console lid to verify codes.
My first 35th Anni. came with GY Eagle all-weathers, which performed well for over 50k miles on track/highway in all weather so I've been running the equivalent tires for close to 20 yrs.
Pro
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I am in the same boat you are. I would really like something smother and more quiet than the Nitto's that are currently on the car. I have been looking for touring tires, but havent seen much, Most seem to be some variation of a UHP,
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Drifting
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When I purchased my C4 a couple weeks ago the first thing I did was replace the worn out tires. Got General G-Max RS. http://generaltire.com/tires/performance/g-max-rs So far I'm very happy with them. Very good road feel.
Last edited by CorvetteRules; Nov 11, 2018 at 06:49 PM.
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I've heard the Nitto 555 is a decent "compromise"tire.
However, why settle for all weather? Its a Corvette. Dry weather, high performance, soft as qualifiers, is all I want for my baby.
However YMMV
However, why settle for all weather? Its a Corvette. Dry weather, high performance, soft as qualifiers, is all I want for my baby.
However YMMV
Melting Slicks
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From: Pine Bush New York
I put a set of Kuhmo's on my 89 coupe. Got a great deal from Discount tire direct. Also got a $125 rebate. I replaced a set of Goodyears that looked brand new but were going on 8 years old according to the date code. I love these Kuhmo's! Much better ride than the Goodyears and very quite. Handling is improved too.
KUMHO
ECSTA 4X II
275 /40 R17 98W SL BSW
40,000 mile warranty
Item# 31274
$99.65
KUMHO
ECSTA 4X II
275 /40 R17 98W SL BSW
40,000 mile warranty
Item# 31274
$99.65
Last edited by Izzy Dizzy; Nov 11, 2018 at 09:00 PM.
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I put a set of Kuhmo's on my 89 coupe. Got a great deal from Discount tire direct. Also got a $125 rebate. I replaced a set of Goodyears that looked brand new but were going on 8 years old according to the date code. I love these Kuhmo's! Much better ride than the Goodyears and very quite. Handling is improved too.
KUMHO
ECSTA 4X II
275 /40 R17 98W SL BSW
40,000 mile warranty
Item# 31274
$99.65
KUMHO
ECSTA 4X II
275 /40 R17 98W SL BSW
40,000 mile warranty
Item# 31274
$99.65
Melting Slicks
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From: Pine Bush New York
I think for the Corvette application, they are about $33 more per tire compared to the Kuhmo's
Last edited by Izzy Dizzy; Nov 12, 2018 at 08:26 AM.
