lobwedge

New to C3 forum just picked up a 1980 70000.00 miles.Ride is harsh as i thought it would be.Any input on the best ride combo on shocks and tires im not adverse to changeing wheels if need be.
Thanks for any input
Wayne

Stoge

Mine does not have the Ghymkana syspension option, and it rides quite nicely. However, it has the original shocks still in place. I have BFGoodrich Radial T/A 255/60/15's on the original aluminum wheels. You will find a great number of people have BFG T/A's on their cars, but that does not mean they are the best tire. I have had great luck with them lasting long and they seem to do quite well on wet roads. There is also something about them that just "fits" a C3.

I have heard to stay away from Dunlops due to wet weather traction issues on our cars. I think Firestone and Yokohama still make a tire in that 255/60/15. Of course, this is assuming you have the original wheels. If you get bigger wheels, there are a lot of tires out there that are a lot better than what fits stock wheels.

I am getting ready to go with AC Delco Performer gas shocks. Rik's has them for $160 per set of 4. Lots of people like Blistiens too.

8T1-7T9 BIONIC VETTE

Be Happy.....Go straight for the good stuff......Bilstein Sports Shocks and BFG Radials or G-Force TA Radials :seeya Cappy

groovyjay

Just to add my 0.02. I have poly body mounts and bushings all around, Koni shocks, VB&P mono leafs both front and back and 20" wheels all around. I'd say the ride is SOLID. :steering: