Topic: C3 -Tires
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Hi
Guys , I'm a tad confused. I just bought my dreamcar, last August, Our
Winters up here (Montreal) make it impossible to drive all year. My '80
, came to me with ,
255R60-15's on the front (half worn) and on the rear,
275R60-15's (new). I'm thinking of mounting 225R70's all
around , yet , my Vette garage guys, insist, that 255R60's are only way to go. (B.F.Goodrich T.A. 's I think would look AND ride well.
What is the norm.
ChuckieC3
255R60-15's on the front (half worn) and on the rear,
275R60-15's (new). I'm thinking of mounting 225R70's all
around , yet , my Vette garage guys, insist, that 255R60's are only way to go. (B.F.Goodrich T.A. 's I think would look AND ride well.
What is the norm.
ChuckieC3
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Lifetime MemberWhat year is your Vette,I run 225R70s,on my78,BFG radial T.A.s,my nieghbor has an 80,he runs 255R60 look on the drivers side door and see if the sticker is still there it will tell you what the car came with
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
P225/70R-15's are the standard size for your car...P255/60R-15 are optional. They're both the same height. Everything else being equal, the 60 series will handle somewhat better and require a bit more steering effort. The 70 series will ride better. For general cruising and not racing, the 70 series will serve your purposes admirably.
You won't go wrong with BFG's. I have BFG Radial T/A's on my '78 and think they're excellent tires, but there are many good brands you can buy. I just think the BFG's are great tires for the money.
You won't go wrong with BFG's. I have BFG Radial T/A's on my '78 and think they're excellent tires, but there are many good brands you can buy. I just think the BFG's are great tires for the money.
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