Paul Borowski

After getting the rear bumper done, went to a local reputable tire shop and ordered five P225/70R-15 BFG Radial T/As. There seemed to be some confusion about getting my car "in" to do the tires. I asked what the problem was and the mgr said "Billy Bob" has never pulled in a Corvette onto the rack. I said "Well, he sure as hell ain't gonna learn on my car" :cuss . Then after I get the car onto the rack the other "helper" opened the passenger door and tilted the seat forward. I said "What are you doing?". He said " You're getting five tires are'nt you? I'm looking for the spare" :rolleyes: I said "You sure as hell ain't gonna find it back there :rolleyes: It's under the car(dumb ***)". Then "Billy Bob"(he looked about 18yrs old)asked "Does it have a 283?" I said, "No, it's got a 327" :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

You can't pay for this kind of entertainment :lolg:

Alwyn678

:lol: Why not go a little wider? :cheers:

Paul Borowski

Alwyn, I've always liked the dimensions & looks of the P225/70 :yesnod:

Crash Dummy

Paul,

I like the P225/70's on my '71, but when I had new tires put on the '74(that is gone now) Discount Tire recommended P255/60's. They looked really good on it. This reputable shop is not a chain of *idiots* across the country is it? :lol:

LFZ

"Does it have a 283" .......hmmm... :skep:

Desertdawg

You should have asked the kid to check your battery for you, then watch him look for it.... :lol: :lol: :lol:

gonzo69

you know, when i went in for tires they almost broke the hood on my 69. they couldnt figure out that the hood goes up, and then down. Luckly i was watching them and ran over there, or else i would have had some real fun replacing the hood

mayberg

....but first show him your "spare" battery behind the seat!

stpman

I was asked last week if my 73 had a 6 cyl cause the hood looked too small for a V8 :rofl: :rofl:

Steve :steering:

BlueL36

Sounds like "Billy Bob" was about a half bubble off balance himself :D

SnoDrgn

At that point I would've left. I hope they didn't screw anything up becuase based on your description I wouldn't have enough confidance to have them touch my car. :nonod:

ROD NOCK

Good One Paul!!!!!! :lolg: :lol: :lolg:

OHSIXX

Well in defense of the kid. Since he was only 18, how can we reasonably expect him to be knowledgeable of our 35 year old cars.

A little over done here in my opinion! But I am just one guy and am wrong alot. :skep:

PRESSURERAT

This is the reason I take my wheels(and tires) to the tire store in the bed of my truck! :thumbs:

PRNDL

I also got 225/70 BFG TA's from a local reputable tire shop. (I got the H rated tire, blackwall only). As above, I put the vette up on stands, removed all 4 wheels and took them to the shop in my station wagon. Then I took them home and put the new wheels/tires back on. Seemed like a lot of work by the time I was done, but stories like yours make me feel better about being a little bit ****! :lol: MJ

BigBlockVette

I agree. When I was 18 back in '78, I didn't know anything about cars from the '40's. When I get the new skins, I will put them in the back of the pickup. I you want it done correct, do it yourself.

Dwayne
:cheers:

LiveandLetDrive

Seriously, give the kid a break. High school kid trying to earn a buck, I bet you're an expert on the specs for cars made 20years before you were born. :rolleyes:

That being said, I don't understand why people have to act like they know things about these cars when they don't have a clue. Why not ask "What's it got in it?" or "What year is it?" instead of "You know, they only made V6s for this year" :confused: Better to appear ignorant than a dumba55!!

If you go to the local Tire Pro and expect an experienced mechanic of 30 years to stick on some tires for you, you're kidding yourself. Sad but true.


[Modified by RUXperienced, 9:20 PM 10/24/2003]

Drew M

I'm not even going to begin to tell you how I feel about your teenager bashing. Were all just trying to make a little bit of money. Lay off. :mad