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Vette(s): Red 1973 Convertible.
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I am putting new tires on the LT-1.
I have read many of the threads about what was said months ago.
I want the white letters out and am kind of between the Firestone and BFG's
255/60 15 is whats on the car now.
I know some didnt like a tire in the rain but really I doubt this car will see much rain at all. So for a good dry weather tire...
What do you recommend as of now?
I have read many of the threads about what was said months ago.
I want the white letters out and am kind of between the Firestone and BFG's
255/60 15 is whats on the car now.
I know some didnt like a tire in the rain but really I doubt this car will see much rain at all. So for a good dry weather tire...
What do you recommend as of now?
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[QUOTE=corvette440hp]Rain...........in Washington?
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It has happened!
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Based on previous experience and reviews I purchased the Firestone Indy 500 tires. I hope to run them this year but I have had good luck with ither Firestones as well.
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I'm thinkin' a set of red line radials would look sweet on that vert of yours.
Diamondback offers a Cooper Cobra radial in the 255/60 15 size. They cost a few bucks, but they look good!
I almost had a set on my Corvette but I counted my chickens before they hatched. Ah well, I'll get 'em soon enough. Maybe even this spring.
Lots of members here have good things to say about the Firestone Indy 500's. And the BFG's are a good tire, too.
That's my take on tires.
Let us know what you go with.
Kevin
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I went with the BFG T/As on both "The Toy" (16" blackwalls) and "BIGBRRD"(15" RWL). Neither car sees much foul weather but when caught in the rain both have done nicely on those tires.
The only set of Firestones I ever had good luck with (and liked btw) were on our '93 Explorer, and those were eventually recalled! Go figure.
The only set of Firestones I ever had good luck with (and liked btw) were on our '93 Explorer, and those were eventually recalled! Go figure.
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I've got the BFG T/A's like Jim does and I like them.
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Before you buy.. check out Discount Tires online. I did for my cars and saved big bucks compared to local dealers.
Phil
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[QUOTE=PP52]Before you buy.. check out Discount Tires online. I did for my cars and saved big bucks compared to local dealers.
I went to the local discount tire store yesterday but they didnt have anything in stock I could look at. Just pictures. The BFG's were $114 plus mounting.
I thank you all for your exp and am sure open to more opinions!
Keep em coming.
Phil
[/QUOTE]I went to the local discount tire store yesterday but they didnt have anything in stock I could look at. Just pictures. The BFG's were $114 plus mounting.
I thank you all for your exp and am sure open to more opinions!
Keep em coming.
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I got the Firestone Indy 500's and couldn't be happier! I bought them from the tire shop my company uses. They are a BFG dealer but they told me to put the Firestones on the car. Try 'em, you'll like 'em!
Jaws79 2009-02-24 19:47:21
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