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Post by RossK73 Thu May 07, 2015 12:06 pm

This probably has been asked numerous times but here goes again. Will a 275/60-15 work well on the front of a 73? I have normal 8" Corvette rallys now with 225/70-15's. Thanks, Ross
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Post by Limey SE Thu May 07, 2015 2:47 pm

I would yes with no problems, My self and a few others are running 275/60 /15 on all corners

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Post by RossK73 Thu May 07, 2015 3:58 pm

yes, they look like a good fit. I got a price at the local Costco for BFG Radial T/A's for $790 - all in. May go for that as they have great support. Thanx
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Post by dynchel Thu May 07, 2015 8:38 pm

They fit well on eight inch wide wheels.  I personally like the big and little look.  I run 295/50/15's rear & 215/70/15's front (they are the same side wall height)
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Post by alowerlevel Sun May 10, 2015 1:52 am

RossK73 wrote:yes, they look like a good fit. I got a price at the local Costco for BFG Radial T/A's for $790 - all in. May go for that as they have great support. Thanx

Just my .02 but I wouldnt get the BFGs. You can get Coopers for less than $500 shipped http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?pc=27890&ar=60&rd=15&cs=275 or Hankooks for just over $400 shipped http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/tires/hankook/product/submitProductSize.do?pc=12580&typ=Passenger%2FPerformance&tmn=Ventus+H101

Then getting them mounted and balanced should cost you less than $100
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Post by Roadcaptain S3 Sun May 10, 2015 8:57 am

Amen, I got the Coopers as well.
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Post by dynchel Sun May 10, 2015 9:13 am

I run mastercraft avengers, owned by cooper. They cost me about $400.00....but I work at a tire store so I get a good deal. Bfg's are over rated especially cuz they don't hookup worth a crap.
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Post by Limey SE Sun May 10, 2015 11:58 am

you have to Notice His Location as well I believe he is in New Brunswick, Canada (Northern Canada) so He may be limited on what tires they can get there and price of them.
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Post by fishhead Sun May 10, 2015 8:08 pm

Ditto on the traction limitations.TA's are a great,good-looking highway tire for a comfortable ride but they are severely lacking in traction.I ran them years ago with a pegleg rearend and a 406.(They're great for smokey burnouts though.)LOL!

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Post by alowerlevel Sun May 10, 2015 8:24 pm

Ahh yea didnt realize he was in canada (location doesn't show up on my phone)
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Post by RossK73 Sun May 10, 2015 10:31 pm

actually down in the east, Maritimes, but we still have access to all the brands. Just thought they would look more age appropriate as I used to run BFG's back when I had my first 73's in the late 70's. I don't do many burnouts, so the ride is a bit more important for me. Thanks for all the input - cheers!
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