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Topic: Tires for your C3

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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Tires for your C3

Posted: 3/16/10 6:09pm Message 11 of 17
ranger3
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top
You definitely want to ask the dealer the date of manufacturing on the tires.
 
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Posted: 3/19/10 1:40pm Message 12 of 17
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Vette(s): 1968 convertible, small block, auto, pw, pb, ps, air, 3rd owner CA black plate
Thanks, cilrah, for the informative link!  


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Posted: 3/19/10 2:59pm Message 13 of 17
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Vette(s): 1978 Indy Pace Car 4851 of 6502, Auto, L-48
[QUOTE=california68]Thanks, cilrah, for the informative link!   [/QUOTE]
 
Not a problem, if you check the ABC News Link I posted above you won't need to rely on the tire dealer, you will be able to read the secret tire date code for yourself Wink



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Tires for your C3

Posted: 3/19/10 5:38pm Message 14 of 17
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker

My last three tire purchases have been from Tire Rack.  I checked my "Born on Dates" and found the last set was 2 months old when I bought them.

I love my 500's on the Vette. Both daily drivers have BF Goodrich long trails and they have been mileage kings.
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Posted: 3/19/10 7:31pm Message 15 of 17
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Ordered a set of BFG's from discount tire and specified the manafacture date on the tires that I would accept.  They put that date on the order and sent ones made after the date I requested plus gave a $90 rebate for the set.  Tires arrived in two days.  How can you beat that?


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Posted: 3/19/10 8:38pm Message 16 of 17
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Fantastic deal Ken! DT gave me a great deal when I had a tire go bad on our van when we were on vacation a few years ago. We were back on the road for $80! Thumbs Up


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Posted: 3/22/10 7:53am Message 17 of 17
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Millstone Township, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 Pace Car - L82 with a 4 Speed AM -FM CB radio
I just put the Indy 500 Firehawk tires on my PC, got a good deal and tires date stamp was less the 6 months old.  Boy do they look good!  Thanks for the tip on the tires and the link for checking the dates!
Almost ready to hit the road!!!!
 



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