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Lifetime MemberGrand Blanc, MI - USA
Joined: 8/7/2002
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Vette(s): 1979, 350sb, as my kids affectionately call it "shit brown" Corvette purchased in 1996. 84,000+ miles. Not a show car, but I love her just the same.
I'm running GY GT2's. No obvious problems that I can mention. About the only thing I don't like is the white lettering just doesn't stand out enough for my tastes. But hey, they were a birthday present from the wife, so who can complain!?
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Thanks for all the great advise. 
It looks like BFG T/A has the largest following. It is important to hear from other folks with the same type car, because certain tire brands run better on certain cars. 
It looks like BFG T/A has the largest following. It is important to hear from other folks with the same type car, because certain tire brands run better on certain cars. 
1980 L82 (5069 made), Dark Green Metalic (844 made)
Gymkhana Suspension, AM/FM/CB, Sporting a ZZ383.........
I manage a Goodyear store & I don't even like the GT II's. Has anyone had the Kelly Chargers? I used to run them on an older Mustang I had & loved them. I know they're available in the 255/60/15 'cause I've already put them in stock for when I need mine. Bfg T/A is nice too tho, had a pair of 295/50/15 on the rear of a '79 Chevy van w/ 235/60/15 up front.
EdelBrock Performer w/ 750 doub pumper,port/polished heads, triple cut valves w/4th cut down the throat of the exhaust valves, 286 Comp Magnum cam, 1.6 roller rockers, ball-peen pushrods w/guides, screw in rocker studs w/girdles, Comp double-roller chain, , hi-rise valves covers w/ spacer (needed for the girdles), Flowtech by Holley long-tube ceramic coated headers into Stage II pipes (no cats), chrome wire looms for the MSD 8.5 mm wires, MSD 50,000v coil kit w/advance springs, cap, rotor, module, steel-braided radiator,heater,vacuum hoses, Infinity Kappa 4x6 plates (dash), Sony Xplode 6 3/4" (rear), chrome T-stat housing, A-arm shields, B&M Hammerhead shifter
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Just put BFG 255/60/15 on. Seem good so far. Only problem is I found that the lower control arm bushings are shot. One missing and one barely in. Well as long as I'm having the lowers replaced, I guess it is time for the uppers. Well as long as I'm replacing the uppers and lowers, I guess I'll replace all 4 ball joints. Well I was already planning on putting in new shocks this weekend, I guess its a good time to do it. Well there was those front wheel bearings that had a little play in them, alright, alright, I'll repack those also. Hey when does this end.... I'm havin a ball, spending way more than I should, and my wife is about to put me and the vette out the door. 
1980 L82 (5069 made), Dark Green Metalic (844 made)
Gymkhana Suspension, AM/FM/CB, Sporting a ZZ383.........
As long as you and the vette get put out together you're fine.
'69 350/350 conv.
| BacaBill said: ... Has anyone had the Kelly Chargers? I used to run them on an older Mustang I had & loved them. ... |
Had a set of Kelly radials on a '83 Toyota Supra years ago (don't remember if they were Chargers or not) and they were the BEST! They weren't an all-season tire but I never felt out of control during the many Minnesota winters that I ran them.
Jim O.
Save the Wave...!!!
Jim Olson 
"The Toys"...!!! Save the Wave! 
Just had the BFGoodrichs mounted balanced lifetime this and that for $305.50. WOW. What a difference. Changed over for the original GY polysteels. BFG's get my vote.
FYI - I've heard from several sources that the Dunlaps are prone to hyderplaning as mentioned earlier in this thread.
FYI - I've heard from several sources that the Dunlaps are prone to hyderplaning as mentioned earlier in this thread.
has anyone checked out YOKO's AVID S/T's? They spec out the same as TA's and Dunlop and survey and review alot better both wet and dry.
Current price is 57.00 (255-60-15) at Tire Rack. I ordered a set for my 89 T-Bird which has pretty much the same suspension as our vetts have.If they look
and handle good I'am going to consider a set for the vette
Current price is 57.00 (255-60-15) at Tire Rack. I ordered a set for my 89 T-Bird which has pretty much the same suspension as our vetts have.If they look
and handle good I'am going to consider a set for the vette
I looked at the Yokohamas and was close to pulling the trigger when a buddy of mine asked if I wanted to drive around a classic American car with a Japanese name on it...oh yeah...
Probably a superior product, but I just couldn't do it. I settled for Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's. Looks great, good American name (still built in Japan).
They are excellent tires for my driving conditions.
R,
David
Probably a superior product, but I just couldn't do it. I settled for Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's. Looks great, good American name (still built in Japan).
They are excellent tires for my driving conditions.
R,
David
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