TIRES: 1970s Look with 21st Century Tech

[@FedericoEGiani]

We actually need more videos guys!!

[@HAL-dm1eh]

Beautiful Corvette. These are the only generation Corvette I like actually and was one of my dream cars when I was young. These tires and the RWL lettering go perfectly with it.

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@musclecarmitch908]

I really like the Cooper cobra's, I had a set on my 73 Plymouth Cuda, 255 60's and they were great, I liked them so much I put a set on my 68 charger, 295 rear and 225 front. Wish I still had those cars! 😊I'm hoping to get a set of the Firestone wide 0 ovals for my 69 corvette, but the price my change my mind! Your car looks great with the Coopers!👍

[@76vette]

Thank you! Yeah, repros can be pretty darn expensive but I love how the Coopers look! 😊👍🏻

[@musclecarmitch908]

@@76vette 👍

[@anthonycammaroto7013]

Thank you . Your car is absolutely beautiful and very well maintained .. I try to keep my 1 owner 10k 75 the same way

[@nicpete17]

Took your advice and put Cooper Cobra on my 78 today. Great tire thank you

[@76vette]

They are great tires and I am very happy with mine. 😊👍🏻

[@ironworker1365]

Awesome job! The car looks great!!

[@76vette]

Thank you! 😊👍🏻

[@operationsword9457]

I have the Coopers as well 245's in the front and ..... 285's in the back. It looks wicked from the rear.

[@anthonycammaroto7013]

I really enjoy your video’s very helpful thank you .. any new ones coming 👍

[@76vette]

Thank you. Very kind. 🙏😊 I’m finishing a couple covering detailing, one or two covering maintenance stuff, and another video about the All-Corvette Show this month here in Ocala. Plus a few #shorts vids. Also, I’m sure I’ll be able to film more C3s at the Daytona Speedway this week during the 2022 Turkey Run. So stay tuned, and thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@riverracer]

My 1972 came with 235/60R15 Goodyear Eagle GTII's, but I switched to the 225/70R15 BF Radial TA's after a couple of years. Fills the guards better. Just bought another set of TA's after months of searching as my front right was wearing badly on the inside, bad alignment. Got a good deal on 4 tyres, but after fitting have found out that they are from the bad batch that had the "browning" of the white lettering. Would take them back, but there's no more to found in Australia at the moment, supplier quoted me 3-4mths if then even ...... not happy.

[@76vette]

Have you tried sanding the white letters? Sometimes, removing that brown layer brings out the white. The RWLs (and sidewalls) are actually made out of a thick white rubber layer, with a thin black one over it and exposed raised white letters. That’s why you see tires that have been curbed with white scratches. I’d give it a try. I use a medium grit sanding sponge when I detail my Vette. It works great. Good luck! 😊👍🏻

[@76vette]

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[@Nobamaable]

The Coopers look great. I have the BF Goodrich 245's all the way around on my 71 Vette. I'd like to go with 255's but rubbing may be an issue upfront. I'll probably just put them in the back. I like a bit more meat than the 225. Thanks for the video.

[@76vette]

Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@strainrelief]

Your exhaust sounds great. Can you please give me some information I am a new c3 member I just got it and I would like to upgrade the factory exhaust

[@76vette]

Thank you! 😊👍🏻 The following articles will give you all the information you want: www.76vette.com/2016/01/new-dual-exhaust-system-for-my-76.html www.76vette.com/2016/10/dual-exhaust-crossover-pipe.html

[@strainrelief]

@@76vette thank you so much for the detailed information!!!

[@76vette]

@@strainrelief You’re welcome! 😊👍🏻

[@lilstewy5091]

I got a 78 with 225 70 15 BFG, it’s old and in need of new tires. I know it’s been a year but does these tires made you regret swapping BFG, if not I’ll buy the same ones on this video

[@76vette]

I love my Cooper Cobra tires. No issues whatsoever and I highly recommend them. Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻

[@ajmaresca2165]

The car, wheels and tires look great. The tires were balanced but I did not see any weights added. What type of weight was used and what side on the rim where they placed. Thanks for the content.

[@76vette]

Thanks. The weights were added to the inside of the barrel facing the calipers. Had a rubbing issue with one of them but it’s been fixed. I made a post to the Community tab a while ago with a photo. 😊👍🏻

[@marknichols7861]

I like the look! Did you lower your car at all? My new to me ‘76 has 225-70-15 all round, but I seem to have a bit more open space at the top of the wheel arch. My car is basically an Arizona original everything and needs all the wear bits done.

[@76vette]

Yes, I had one coil removed from each front coil spring and bought longer bolts to lower the rear end. 😊👍🏻

[@marknichols7861]

@@76vette which bolts in the rear?

[@76vette]

@@marknichols7861 I used 8” bolts instead of the original 6” for the leaf spring. tinyurl.com/y34hhsuv Or take one of yours to ACE Hardware and buy 8-inch grade-8 bolts, washers, and locking nuts.

[@anthonycammaroto7013]

Did the 225/70 make the car sit a little higher in the rear. Thanks

[@76vette]

Overall, the height is approx an inch higher, so using the center of the axles and spindles as a reference, the height increase will always be proportional to the front wheels since they’re the exact same size. They do fill the wheel well a lot better which looks better, IMO.

[@jdchipstkr]

Beautiful car! any thoughts on 255/60 vs the 225/70s? I have the 235/60 as well and leaning towards 225/70 but was wondering if they would look too thin

[@76vette]

It’s matter of personal opinion and taste. My 76 is lowered a bit and the 225/70s look a bit on the tall side because of it. The ride is a lot smoother with the 225s though. My 81 had 255/60s and the ride was noisy and rough IMO.

[@jdchipstkr]

@@76vette appreciate it! smooth ride is what im looking for, going with the 225s

[@OEMplusRESTO]

Your editing skills are improving. What software are you using and are you dyi’ing that as well? Regards an avid sub

[@76vette]

Thank you! 🙏 I’ve been using (and learning) Filmora 11 which for someone like me is powerful enough yet affordable, so I highly recommend it. Wondershare is the developer and you can download a free trial version, and if you like it, you just enter the license number they send you after purchase and continue using it. I started with Filmora 10 and they keep upgrading it at no extra charge. Thanks again. 😊👍🏻

[@donhenderson5100]

I bet the ride is vastly improved. Might be a bit quieter as well. Now... How is the handling with the Coopers? The BFG's are okay, and I have them on the 65 GTO. 225/70/14. The installer. Is it a local shop who let's you bring tires to mount on your rims? The techs appeared to be careful with those wheels. That is good. I am really considering a set of these. Best of luck with them.

[@76vette]

So far I love them. And yes, the car rides a lot better with them. The BFGs were really dangerous at highway speeds with a lot of bounce, believe it or not. A lot of tire shops will not install tires you didn’t buy through them. They claim liability and other stuff of that nature. A shop that knows classic cars will accommodate special requests, and the local shop I found treated my wheels and tires like they were made out of glass. Lol 😆. Cannot ask for better than that. Great people. 😊👍🏻

[@russellboyd5262]

how many miles do you have on your vette.if well maintained and not abused,how long should a 350 4 barrel last,miles wise thankyou russ.

[@76vette]

My 76 shows almost 70K on the clock, but I had the 350 rebuilt at 43K +/- and they bored it .30 over, so it’s a 355 now. I see 250K miles for the next rebuild the way I drive it. 😊👍🏻

[@russellboyd5262]

@@76vette thankyou.i hace a 77 vette,looks like yours,same color,but it has long tube headers,and a edlebrock high performance intake.i hope togey 200000 on it,iam 72,i will be dead ,hopefully,before i have to replace the aforementioned engine lol russ.

[@76vette]

@@russellboyd5262 lol 😆

[@sergiopodesta]

Great job! I have the same size and brand in my L82 1976 and works fine

[@DaddyStarbuck]

I ran copper cobras, they were cheaper and lasted a little longer than the more costly bfgs

[@76vette]

I think they’re great tires. Thank you for watching! 😊👍🏻