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wheels and tyres

Posted: 5/11/14 11:56pm Message 1 of 24
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well it looks like 15'' tyres,or lack of them. means a size change.Think 17'' might be good.

can people show what wheel/tire they have changed up to.

post pics please.




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Re: wheels and tyres

Posted: 5/12/14 4:57am Message 2 of 24
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
Thumbs Up  B F Goodrich are still available in 235-70-15.


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Posted: 5/12/14 6:20am Message 3 of 24
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they are like hens teeth here in the uk

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Posted: 5/12/14 7:53am Message 4 of 24
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Vette(s): 1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air. 2017 Black Rose Grand Sport M7 convertible.
Tire Rack..er.. Tyre Rack won't ship to the island?


   

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Posted: 5/12/14 9:45am Message 5 of 24
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customs and taxes will just about double the price.


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Posted: 5/12/14 12:49pm Message 6 of 24
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Sorry no picture, I'm still running 15". I will say this. I use to work at Dunlop/Goodyear tire and the word going around back then is that 16" were going to go the way of 15", just harder and harder to come by. That isn't going to be in the next few years but it'll probably happen. Now, most people don't care because they don't keep their vehicles 30, 40, 50 yrs. So if your going to keep the car you may want to consider going to the 17" rims. Just my 2 cents worth(actually worth nothing) You might get one of the tire and wheel sites to show how they look on a C3.


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Posted: 5/12/14 7:59pm Message 7 of 24
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Vette(s): 1974 L-48 Auto. Just your basic Vette. GM crate motor w/vortec heads and intake. Crane cam. Scorpion rockers, Edelbrock carb. Lots of parts still in boxes... :(
dads2vette said: You might get one of the tire and wheel sites to show how they look on a C3.


Try tirerack.com.  You can put in the year and color of your car, and the website will "try on" different style wheels in different sizes.  If you order, however, I'd call them to make sure they'll clear the trailing arms and other bits under the car. 





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Posted: 5/13/14 3:31am Message 8 of 24
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well I found some bf/g tyres 255/60/15.

$375 each.you don't have to wear a mask to be a highwayman




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Posted: 5/13/14 8:13am Message 9 of 24
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I just bought some Cooper Cobras 235/60 15 from Discount Tire..er..Tyre for 80 bucks each.  Try them.  Might not be 80 but might be a lot cheaper than 375, and they are as good, if not better than the BFGs.


   

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Posted: 5/16/14 12:32pm Message 10 of 24
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I purchased the B.F.'s also..but went org. to my car...so 225/70R15's ordered though Walmart with raised white lettering. Got a discount for 5 on sale. $135 per, before sale.  I just have this difficult time of always going org.. LOL.





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