Tires for C3 again

[John M.]

What tires are C3 guys using? My 69 does not get driven hard, mostly weekend cruises. I've looked in the archives and the Goodyear Eagle is recommended but it looks like they are not made anymore. Anybody use Goodrich Radial TA 225-70s. Car has stock wheels.
Thanks
John McRae 30025

[Don L.]

Re: Tires for C3 again

John, I think there are 2 popular "stock" sizes for retro fit radial tires on early C3's like yours (and mine). The original tire, a bias ply belted tire size was F-70 15. Radial tires are metric in size, so 215 R70-15 and 225 R70-15 straddle the original "F" width. I found that 225's are easier to find than 215's, therefore, maybe more people buy the 225's. I bought 215's because I think they look more like the originals when mounted. I don't have a close up pic of my BFG TA radials handy, but can take a photo and post if you want. I do have a close up of my car with the F-70 15's on it and have posted it there. Notice the gap between the trim ring and the tire's side wall. This is where I see the difference between 215's and 225's. The 215's show a very similar gap. The 225 will also be slightly larger in overall diameter than its narrower counterpart. Hope this helps.

[Edward J.]

Re: Tires for C3 again

John, BFG.'S are a great choice. just about any name brand tire will work . Uniroyal tiger paws are what I use for driving and cruising. they a good A/S tire.

[John M.]

Re: Tires for C3 again

Thanks Don and Ed.
If it's not too much trouble could you post a pic of the BFG 225-70s. I'd like to see what they look like in the wheel wells and the lettering. Do the Uniroyals have raised lettering Ed?
John

[Edward J.]

Re: Tires for C3 again

John, the uniroyals do no have a white letter. they have a white wall, there on my 63.

[Thomas H.]

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John,

BFG Radil T/A 225/70R15 on my 71 LS5.

Tom

[John M.]

Re: Tires for C3 again

Very sharp car Tom. My favorite Corvette color and those tires look good. I think I'm sold.
Thanks,
John

[Roy V.]

Re: Tires for C3 again

225/70 on my '72
The spare fits nicely in the tub and no rubbing issues
Regards
Roy


I remember that '68 and '69 cars don't have the built in lower fender flares that the '70 thru '72 cars have so don't get something too wide or else you will get a lot of road debris flying up against the front and rear of the car ( I have seen these small clear plexiglass pieces that easilly clamp on and off for driving)

[Thomas H.]

Re: Tires for C3 again

225/70 on my '72
The spare fits nicely in the tub and no rubbing issues
Regards
Roy

Good point about the spare fitting. I forgot to mention that.

Nice 72. Ironically there is a new color for the C7 called Lime Rock Green.............
Tom

[Mike F.]

Re: Tires for C3 again

I'm still "old school".

[John M.]

Re: Tires for C3 again

Mike, What are those tires? Size? I can only see that they are Goodyear.
Thanks,
John

[Mike F.]

Re: Tires for C3 again

Mike, What are those tires? Size? I can only see that they are Goodyear.
Thanks,
John

Goodyear Speedway Wide Tread F70-15's, from Kelsey Tire.

[Roy V.]

Re: Tires for C3 again

Goodyear Speedway Wide Tread F70-15's, from Kelsey Tire.

Yes, I agree they are very stock appearing, however they are bias ply nylon cord tires..............A whole different driving expierience than modern radial steel belted tires.
Regards
Roy