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Old May 10, 2013 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 87-red-convertible
I have the tires but have run into another problem.
I CANNOT get to a Corvette specialist for a few weeks
and so I must have the tires put on at the local Chevy dealer. My question is, are these modern day Chevy dealer young punks going to know how to lift my 26 year old fibreglass beauty?
anybody out there experience this (almost mon existent jacking points)
any tire store can put them on. You certainly don't have to have dealer do it
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Old May 10, 2013 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 87-red-convertible
My question is, are these modern day Chevy dealer young punks going to know how to lift my 26 year old fibreglass beauty?
Short answer, No.

You need to be knowledgeable about your car.
First you can search the forum for others that may have had your problem before.
Chances are you'll find more info than you can digest.
Also buy a FSM to assist in troubleshooting and repairs.
And find a Corvette specialty shop that can assist you.

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Old May 17, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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4 tires on, perfect now
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Old May 18, 2013 | 02:17 AM
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I like 36 psi front and 32 psi rear tire pressures for best ride, handling, and tire wear. Left & right should be the same, but there's no reason front and rear need to be the same air pressures. Dynamics of front and rear are definitely different!
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Old May 18, 2013 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 87-red-convertible
4 tires on, perfect now
Thats great.
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