Tire size suggestions and brand

Bob Pagano · 12-28-2012, 09:28 PM

L-88 James, not sure what trans...... Auto

james schaechter · 12-28-2012, 09:39 PM

It sure would make sense to look over Dave Casey's deal. If a ten inch rim fits, that would be awesome. I doubt if cost is the main consideration on tires here, but with an auto, it ought to hook in a mudslide! Maybe have a set of radials and bias ply tires mounted and at the ready. With all the engine setback and the weight that will be stacked up in the rear, hooking should not be an issue! Sounds like fun!

james schaechter · 12-28-2012, 09:44 PM

It sure would make sense to look over Dave Casey's deal. If a ten inch rim fits, that would be awesome. I doubt if cost is the main consideration on tires here, but with an auto, it ought to hook in a mudslide! Maybe have a set of radials and bias ply tires mounted and at the ready. With all the engine setback and the weight that will be stacked up in the rear, hooking should not be an issue! Sounds like fun! Get a big ole worn out set to figure out how much clearance you need when you are doing the body work.

Rory Christianson · 12-29-2012, 11:31 AM

Thanks for all the replies and information that's what I was looking for
Yes sorry L88 with auto combination

Alan Roehrich · 12-29-2012, 12:33 PM

Yep, that's the combination I thought you were going to run, the Hoosier package I suggested should be as fast, consistent, and affordable as any.

Rory Christianson · 12-29-2012, 12:35 PM

Sounds great, thanks for the info Alan
Regards Rory

Alan Roehrich · 12-29-2012, 01:06 PM

I would strongly suggest you run Santhuff shocks on that, as the Corvette is known for violent wheelstands with big powr and good traction, due to the short wheelbase and good engine setback. You need the ultimate in front end control to prevent ugly things from happening. Specifically, you need to not have to "hit" the thing really hard to get it to hook and make the front end work. A lot of shocks have to be hit real hard to work, the Santhuffs do not, they work so smoothly that a 1.3 60' pass feels as soft as a 1.5 60' pass.

Rory Christianson · 12-29-2012, 01:17 PM

Thanks again Alan
I will have a look at that for sure I was leaning towards afco or qa1 I have never used the others before

12-28-2012, 09:28 PM	#1
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 241 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand L-88 James, not sure what trans...... Auto __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

12-28-2012, 09:39 PM	#2
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,991 Likes: 1,290 Liked 1,435 Times in 299 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand It sure would make sense to look over Dave Casey's deal. If a ten inch rim fits, that would be awesome. I doubt if cost is the main consideration on tires here, but with an auto, it ought to hook in a mudslide! Maybe have a set of radials and bias ply tires mounted and at the ready. With all the engine setback and the weight that will be stacked up in the rear, hooking should not be an issue! Sounds like fun! __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

12-28-2012, 09:44 PM	#3
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,991 Likes: 1,290 Liked 1,435 Times in 299 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand It sure would make sense to look over Dave Casey's deal. If a ten inch rim fits, that would be awesome. I doubt if cost is the main consideration on tires here, but with an auto, it ought to hook in a mudslide! Maybe have a set of radials and bias ply tires mounted and at the ready. With all the engine setback and the weight that will be stacked up in the rear, hooking should not be an issue! Sounds like fun! Get a big ole worn out set to figure out how much clearance you need when you are doing the body work. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

12-29-2012, 11:31 AM	#4
Rory Christianson Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: canada Posts: 128 Likes: 3 Liked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand Thanks for all the replies and information that's what I was looking for Yes sorry L88 with auto combination

12-29-2012, 12:33 PM	#5
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,116 Likes: 1,573 Liked 1,832 Times in 415 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand Yep, that's the combination I thought you were going to run, the Hoosier package I suggested should be as fast, consistent, and affordable as any. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

12-29-2012, 12:35 PM	#6
Rory Christianson Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: canada Posts: 128 Likes: 3 Liked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand Sounds great, thanks for the info Alan Regards Rory

12-29-2012, 01:06 PM	#7
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,116 Likes: 1,573 Liked 1,832 Times in 415 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand I would strongly suggest you run Santhuff shocks on that, as the Corvette is known for violent wheelstands with big powr and good traction, due to the short wheelbase and good engine setback. You need the ultimate in front end control to prevent ugly things from happening. Specifically, you need to not have to "hit" the thing really hard to get it to hook and make the front end work. A lot of shocks have to be hit real hard to work, the Santhuffs do not, they work so smoothly that a 1.3 60' pass feels as soft as a 1.5 60' pass. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

12-29-2012, 01:17 PM	#8
Rory Christianson Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: canada Posts: 128 Likes: 3 Liked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Tire size suggestions and brand Thanks again Alan I will have a look at that for sure I was leaning towards afco or qa1 I have never used the others before

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