Tires
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8th Gear
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Tires
Hey Guys,
I'm looking to replace the tires on my 88 Vette. The previous owner had Goodyear 285/40ZR17 on the back and 265/40R17 on the front.
I'm wondering why he had two different tire sizes on the car, should I do the same and which High Performance tires do you think holdup the best, perform the best and are quiet?
Thanks
I'm looking to replace the tires on my 88 Vette. The previous owner had Goodyear 285/40ZR17 on the back and 265/40R17 on the front.
I'm wondering why he had two different tire sizes on the car, should I do the same and which High Performance tires do you think holdup the best, perform the best and are quiet?
Thanks
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Racer
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Welcome to the forum Kyle
You never know what the PO did but those are the wrong size tires for an 88. The standard wheels on a 88 were 16x8.5" and used 255/50x16 tires. If your car has the optional Z51 or Z52 suspension it would have 17x9.5 wheels with 275/40X17" tires.
Tire quality depends on budget.
You never know what the PO did but those are the wrong size tires for an 88. The standard wheels on a 88 were 16x8.5" and used 255/50x16 tires. If your car has the optional Z51 or Z52 suspension it would have 17x9.5 wheels with 275/40X17" tires.
Tire quality depends on budget.
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8th Gear
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Thanks for your answers guys.
The PO told me he didn't like the rims on the 88. So, he put the rims of an 89.
I'd like to keep my cost around $1k+. But I have no problem spending less and accomplishing the same goal.
The PO told me he didn't like the rims on the 88. So, he put the rims of an 89.
I'd like to keep my cost around $1k+. But I have no problem spending less and accomplishing the same goal.
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