Topic: TIRE CHOICES FOR 1982
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i just bought a 2 owner ,58,000 miles,1982 corvette and the tires are 10 years old. i need to buy a new set
what have others found to be the best choice for local and highway driving. no racing or autocross?
thanks
Dominick
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I like the firestone firehawk 500. Reasonably priced & rated at the top when compared to many other brands on tirerack.
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Frederick, MD - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
BFG Radial T/A are great for the money. Also I've found Cooper Cobra's are excellent as well.
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Cramerton, NC - USA
Joined: 8/22/2006
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Vette(s): black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion
Im with knotacare, I have firehawks on my 82 and love them.
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Bladenboro, NC - USA
Joined: 1/22/2006
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.
I couldn't be happier with my Firestone Firehawks.
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Davenport, IA - USA
Joined: 6/28/2004
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Vette(s): 67-427/435hp convertible Yellow/Black-4 Speed
72-350/300 Red/Red-Auto
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79-L-82 Red/Black-4 Speed
I tried Firestone Firehawks on one of my 79s. Within two months the other one got them. I've been driving C-2s and 3s since the late 60s and have tried many different brands and these are the first tires that have really impressed me!
I haven't been able to bring myself to buy Firestones since the recall in the mid '90's.
I'm w/Gunslinger on the BFG's however, there is a nationwide backorder on these and BFG won't say if or when they will re-start production.
Uniroyal Tigerpaw ST's are great for vettes as well.
Good luck!
BTW, I currenlty have Kumho's on mine and can't wait to get rid of them. It takes 30 min @ highway speeds to heat them up they are so hard. They are great if all you want to do is autoX or race, but they aren't so hot if you want any ride comfort at all. They also don't wear as well as BFG's and others.
I'm w/Gunslinger on the BFG's however, there is a nationwide backorder on these and BFG won't say if or when they will re-start production.
Uniroyal Tigerpaw ST's are great for vettes as well.
Good luck!
BTW, I currenlty have Kumho's on mine and can't wait to get rid of them. It takes 30 min @ highway speeds to heat them up they are so hard. They are great if all you want to do is autoX or race, but they aren't so hot if you want any ride comfort at all. They also don't wear as well as BFG's and others.
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