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78 tire sizes (1/5)
 5/9/11 6:48am
lucky1357
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uncasville, CT - USA

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1978 Silver Anniv L82

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I have a 78 L82 auto......label on door jamb says it came equipped with 255/60R15s.....why do this tire size not appear on list of available options in the data section ?....were they part of a packge...??
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78 tire sizes (2/5)
 5/9/11 7:05am
Jeffm
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1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.

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Corvette Black Book shows that size as option "QBS" at $216.32
Standard tire was P225-70R15
Your front wheel well lips should be slightly trimmed (from the factory) going down to the front when the car comes with that size tire.
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78 tire sizes (3/5)
 5/9/11 7:12am
lucky1357
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wheel wells are trimed.......the car came with this tire from the factory.....
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78 tire sizes (4/5)
 5/9/11 7:28am
lucky1357
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bought this car a yr ago.....just trying to research it and learn as much as i can about it. Its a legit 30k miles car....pretty much a survivor.....S/A paint...L82 auto....a/c...p/w...p/l....t/t....c/c....am/fm cb....r.w def/....pwr antenna.....rear cargo cover....

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78 tire sizes (5/5)
 5/9/11 3:18pm
lucky1357
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1978 Silver Anniv L82

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how would i know if the car has the optional ratio axle......??
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