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The "Perfect" C3 Tire (18/28)
4/22/09 3:58pm

Gunslinger
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Frederick, MD - USA

Vette(s):
1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior

Joined: 9/8/2003
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Buy what you think is best for you. Asking about tires can start fights...like asking opinions which car wax is best or motor oil.

I had the BFG's on the '78 I owned and thought they were excellent tires and, at least in my opinion, the best looking raised white letter tire available. That's simply aesthetics and very subjective, but regardless of that, the BFG is an excellent tires and probably the standard others are judged against for a C3.

On my '69 I wanted white stripe tires since that the way the car was delivered with new and I bought a set of Cooper tires...so far they've also been excellent, plus the local dealer is outstanding to do business with...locally owned and very customer service oriented as well as competitive on pricing. Since then, all our cars but one now wear Coopers...the one that doesn't still has the factory tires installed.

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The "Perfect" C3 Tire (19/28)
4/22/09 4:18pm

my7t1

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Dorr, MI - USA

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71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp

Joined: 8/21/2002
Posts: 2581

I put 2 BFG T/A's on my 71 last year. After I finished roasting the old rears I put 2 more on just this week. Love em. "T"

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The "Perfect" C3 Tire (20/28)
4/22/09 7:53pm

Redwingvette

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Waterford, MI - USA

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1973 Red coupe

Joined: 9/13/2002
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Just make sure the old tires you take off and the new tires you put on have the same outside diameter or your speedo will be off. I changed from a GoodYear ST 225/70-15 to a BF Goodridge Radial T/A 235/60-15. I had to change my speedo gear because the new tires were smaller by around a 1/2" in height.

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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans

Borgeson Steering box

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The "Perfect" C3 Tire (21/28)
4/22/09 11:12pm

C3LVRNAK
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Big Lake, AK - USA

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1971 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 350/330hp

Joined: 8/4/2008
Posts: 21

You are all awesome and I very much appreciate the advise!!! Found some Cooper "Cobras" that look excellant and you buy 3 and get the 4th for free!! For that price I'll be checkin them out, smoke em if I "need" too!! :)

Again, thanks to you all

Bob

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The "Perfect" C3 Tire (22/28)
4/23/09 10:55am

fp_vetter72

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COPPERAS COVE, TX - USA

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1972 corvette stingray convertible 2007 coupe

Joined: 7/6/2002
Posts: 417

I run Dunflop's on mine, so far so good.

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The "Perfect" C3 Tire (23/28)
4/23/09 11:39am

VETTERBOB

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DUNEDIN, FL - USA

Vette(s):
1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp

Joined: 10/22/2004
Posts: 832

BFG`s here always will.

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The "Perfect" C3 Tire (24/28)
4/23/09 2:00pm

Norsky

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Burke, VT - USA

Vette(s):
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
Still have - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am

Joined: 1/23/2002
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[QUOTE=C3LVRNAK] ... Found some Cooper "Cobras" that look excellant and you buy 3 and get the 4th for free!! ... [/QUOTE]

When we bought "BIGBRRD" it was wearing Cooper Cobras. I don't know how long the car had been sitting before we bought it but all four tires had flat-spotted so needed to be replaced. I know it is boring looking at so many cars with BFG T/As but they do look good.

I couldn't get RWL in a 16" T/A when I switched "The Toy" over from 15s, but not having RWL looks better on those wheels IMO (click on the image in my signature to see what they look like).

Norsky2009-04-23 11:01:37

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Where I've been in a Corvette...!!!

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The "Perfect" C3 Tire (25/28)
4/23/09 3:19pm

dskopp
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Oak Creek, WI - USA

Vette(s):
1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops, Going to remain as Stock as possible. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vetts Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!!

Joined: 5/21/2008
Posts: 1958

BFG is where it's at!! Good Tires! Rolling On The Floor Laughing

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The "Perfect" C3 Tire (26/28)
4/23/09 4:17pm

tuxblacray

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Greensburg, IN - USA

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Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...

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No matter your decision I think the white letters will look great against the your white car. How about doing us a favor?

Once you buy your new tires post up why you chose them and what you like or dislike about them. maybe we can learn something new from your experience.

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The "Perfect" C3 Tire (27/28)
4/23/09 6:37pm

I'm with the tux guy! We wanna see um !! And the good and bad points about them.

Dan

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The "Perfect" C3 Tire (28/28)
4/23/09 7:53pm

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Summerville, SC - USA

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My 1974 Vette sold last August 2014. I am still willing to show up to events and local gatherings if anything happening No new vette yet.

Joined: 8/31/2005
Posts: 660

i have the firestone firehawks Indy 500 and i love them

Jeremy H.

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