Recommendations for P255/60/15 tires?
#1
Racer
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Recommendations for P255/60/15 tires?
I'm looking to replace the set on my '82. I see that Tirerack has Dunlop GT Qualifiers for only $63/tire for 255/60/15's. Any comments pro or con on this choice? Any other recommendations?
I'm also wondering just how big a tire I can fit on the stock aluminum slotted wheels? I see BFG has some T/A's in bigger sizes that may fit. . .
TIA!
I'm also wondering just how big a tire I can fit on the stock aluminum slotted wheels? I see BFG has some T/A's in bigger sizes that may fit. . .
TIA!
#2
Originally Posted by Ex_F-Body_Enthusiast
I'm looking to replace the set on my '82. I see that Tirerack has Dunlop GT Qualifiers for only $63/tire for 255/60/15's. Any comments pro or con on this choice? Any other recommendations?
I'm also wondering just how big a tire I can fit on the stock aluminum slotted wheels? I see BFG has some T/A's in bigger sizes that may fit. . .
TIA!
I'm also wondering just how big a tire I can fit on the stock aluminum slotted wheels? I see BFG has some T/A's in bigger sizes that may fit. . .
TIA!
#3
Le Mans Master
You may want to look at these if you ever intend to exceed 118MPH in your C3 (I know they're truck tires but, they have a V speed rating.) Here is the link:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....um=56VR5SCOR0&
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....um=56VR5SCOR0&
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Originally Posted by Solid LT1
You may want to look at these if you ever intend to exceed 118MPH in your C3 (I know they're truck tires but, they have a V speed rating.) Here is the link:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....um=56VR5SCOR0&
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....um=56VR5SCOR0&
These are what I have on my '77 255/60 VR 15 They handle great, have very good traction ( including in the rain ) and don't have much road noise.
I have them on the ralley rims and they do NOT rub.
Jeff
#7
Race Director
Originally Posted by Ex_F-Body_Enthusiast
I'm looking to replace the set on my '82. I see that Tirerack has Dunlop GT Qualifiers for only $63/tire for 255/60/15's.
#8
Race Director
if i remember the dunlop didn't get too good a grade from tire rack's review section when i bought my TA's a few yrs ago. no intention to steal your thread but i just rotated my TA's front to rear, rear to front because the rear tires were wearing down quick i thought, even wear but sure seems they didn't last long, can't remember what year i bought them or the mileage, but they don't have that my miles because i don't drive the vette that much per year. anyone else experience short tread life with their TA's?
#10
Racer
I have the Pirelli's sitting in my garage. I only put 200 mile on them and took them off due to the rubbing. 76 have a smaller wheel well configuration.
Email me if interested. Make me an offer.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
Email me if interested. Make me an offer.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
#11
Le Mans Master
Originally Posted by Love My 72 and 77
I like the look of the bfg 265 50 15 they will fit on teh 8 inch wheel fine
#12
Racer
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Thanks guys for all the replies; I learned a few things! I like the idea of the V-rated Pirelli's and I'll need to check in to the availability of the T/A's. I also like the idea of upgrading to 16" or 17" wheels. . . Decisions, decisions. . .
Thanks again!
Thanks again!