Calvin,
Heat cycling new R compound tires should make them
last longer. You can either do that yourself by driving
aggressively enough to heat them up (empty parking lot?),
and then let them cool 24 hrs, or buy them pre-heat cycled.
As far as 315/35's on an 89 Vette, I hope you don't mean
on the stock wheels. That is too much tire for a 9.5" wheel.
Stay with 275's on the 9.5" wheels. I ran 315's on 11" wheels
all the way around, but 12" wheels would be better. Even
then, I think 275's on a 10.5" wheel is better.
Chris Teague
----- Original Message -----
From: Calvin Hass <Calvin_Hass@pmc-sierra.com>
To: <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 1999 9:56 AM
Subject: Heat cycled, shaved?
> Hello... a newbie to team.net here!
>
> A basic question, but here goes: in purchasing R-compound tires, I noticed
> that I can buy with the option to have them shaved or heat-cycled. Can
> someone give me a brief explanation of what is done and what the
advantages
> are?
>
> Lastly, has anyone fit 315/35/17 onto an 89 corvette? I am currently
running
> (stock, with I think 9.5" rims) 275/40/17 BFG Comp T/A, but will soon
> consider getting race tires. It has been suggested to me that I should try
> to get the largest tires available that will still fit.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Cal.
> 89 Corvette (SS) Vancouver, Canada
> 90 Probe (GS)
>
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