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Topic: wheels and tyres

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Re: wheels and tyres

Posted: 6/1/14 6:30pm Message 11 of 24
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Rky Mtn C3
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Vette(s): 1978 Black L82 4 Speed Coupe; 2012 Supersonic Blue Grand Sport; 2006 Velocity Yellow Coupe - (Rest in Peace)
Discount Tire has Cooper Cobras 225R7015 for $97.00 each.  50,000 mile tread life warranty. 


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Re: wheels and tyres

Posted: 6/2/14 11:10am Message 12 of 24
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Whatever tires you get, check the DOT date code before you install them.  Otherwise, you might get new tires that are already 5 years old.

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Re: wheels and tyres

Posted: 6/2/14 1:09pm Message 13 of 24
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yes  .I'm leaning towards getiing 17'' wheels from over there then tyres here.


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Re: wheels and tyres

Posted: 6/3/14 10:44am Message 14 of 24
knotacare
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Vette(s): 1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60
I just switched to 17" on my 68 & 73. Got the wheels & tires from tirerack..it helps that I'm a dealer & get the discount. I put Fusion ZR! 255/50/17 on the 68 & Kumho Ecsta ASX 255/50/17 on the 73. They fit like they were made for the car. The handling is much improved & since I have installed the complete VBP adjustable suspension for & aft  you can really feel the difference.  I wouldn't go back to 15's if they were free now.
Alan



                                               

Re: wheels and tyres

Posted: 6/4/14 10:48pm Message 15 of 24
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notacare, so does a 25570/15 have the same diameter as a 255/50/17 ?


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Re: wheels and tyres

Posted: 6/5/14 4:44am Message 16 of 24
knotacare
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Vette(s): 1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60
The 255/70/15 is approx 29.1" & the 255-50/17 is 27.1". You can go on tireracks website & look at different tires under specs & see all the tires sizes. Different manufactures of the same size tire will sometimes be different in size because of rubber thickness, tread ,etc. I have adjustable suspensions on both cars so I can raise or lower any corner to the clearance I want. The 255/70/15 is a fairly large tire for the C-3. The 235/70/15 is 28" in dia.  & the 225/70/15 is 27.4" which is real close to the 255/70/17.
Alan



                                               

Re: wheels and tyres

Posted: 6/6/14 9:52am Message 17 of 24
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knotacare --
 
Could you post pics of the wheels you ended up with ?    I'm looking for some 17's for my '76 as well.
 
In dealing with tirerack, do they seem knowledgeable of the wheels (backspacing and/or offset) that fit our C3's without issues ?
 
Thanks,
Pancho



Re: wheels and tyres

Posted: 6/7/14 5:04am Message 18 of 24
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Vette(s): 1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60
Can't get the hyperlink to work, but you can copy & paste to see the wheels on the 73

 http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff53/knotacareL88/73%20Corvette/IMG_0150.jpg

 

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Purchased all from tirerack & they will mount & balance.  When you search tire rack start with the wheels first...they will only show wheels that fit your car.

Alan



                                               

Re: wheels and tyres

Posted: 6/7/14 5:38am Message 19 of 24
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hi .,nice car thinking of getting the same wheels,looking good.

what tyres are you using?

and using same suspension too.slalom setup.



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Re: wheels and tyres

Posted: 6/7/14 2:57pm Message 20 of 24
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Vette(s): 1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60
I have the VBP complete frt & rear suspension on both cars. The tires are  Fusion ZR! 255/50/17 on the 68 & Kumho Ecsta ASX 255/50/17 on the 73.
Alan

These links will help
http://corvettec3.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1248791513

http://corvettec3.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1181078550

http://corvettec3.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1194567801



                                               

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