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West Bend, WI - USA
Joined: 3/18/2010
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Vette(s): 1985 silver coupe & 1975 red coupe
Hello! I asked about this some time ago but did not act on it. I need info on what tires you guys think will work well on the '75 i'm restoring. Thanks much and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Darrell
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Frederick, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
P225/70R15 is the proper size for your car. 60-series tires are favored by many but they may or may not cause clearance problems...it seems to be a car by car thing. 60-series tires weren't authorized by GM until the '78 model year after some internal body panel changes were instituted.
As far as what brand, that's a fast way to start a fight. There's three ways to start a flame war...ask about the best tires, motor oil or wax for a car. That's a can of worms that steps on a lot of toes.
Whether you find black wall tires, solid white letter, outline white letter or white or red stripe tires is a very personal decision. Decide what you want and then look for the tires that best suit your decision. Availability makes a difference as well...the size tires a C3 uses are more or less obsolete today and while they are available, manufacturers generally only make occasional runs of them...they're not in full time production, so some are not always available when you look for them.
Not to step on anyone's toes here, I will say from personal experience, that I can recommend the BFG Radial T/A, which seems to be the standard which everyone compares they're tires to. The T/A simply looks good on a car. I can also recommend the Cooper Cobra...an excellent tire and the name "Cobra" on it can have a side benefit as it irks the Ford guys. The Pep Boys Futura GLS is nothing but a Cooper Cobra with their name on it as Cooper makes it for Pep Boys. The Dunlop GT Qualifier is another god one, but I'm not sure if it's still being made. Many have said very good things about the Firestone Firehawk...I have no personal experience with them, but I have read many good things about them.
Decide what best suits your purposes and needs and start looking and comparing. You have lots of choices.
The Firestone Firehawks are the ONLY way to go! Ask anyone who has them. You will hear NO negative complaints!
Barry
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BFGs is what I roll on. No complaints here!! 
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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.
[QUOTE=Jaws79]The Firestone Firehawks are the ONLY way to go! Ask anyone who has them. You will hear NO negative complaints!
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I agree.
Barry
I agree.
Darel I would look at it another way also..do you want it to look stock but with a monster motor under the hood..a sleeper..or..do you want it to be something people look at and know it isn't stock..tires finish the aura of a cars personality..look online at some pics of what tires people have on their car and how it looks..square side wall or round..and all the other different things tires offer..there are some sites that let you put the tires in the car before you buy! Good luck..
Rich
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I think we are all reasonable people here..... If you have a Pace Car,
the only tires to put on it is the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s. That
is what I have on my 82 CFI and they are just great. And if you don't
want Santa to pass you by, your dog to run off or, you know what to
shrivel up and fall off you'll do the same..... Just my humble opinion.
Nobody ever waves when I'm driving the Explorer.
K Woody
I've ran all three... BFGs, Firehawks, and Goodyears. Currently on Goodyears but will probably try another set of Firehawks next. I just like the look. But it's all about personal preference.
Scott
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