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first gen tire options on stock 13 in wheels?

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Old Sep 4, 2020 | 06:35 PM
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first gen tire options on stock 13 in wheels?

So what tires do i buy?. My tires are trash. Keeping the stock 13 rim's. Any suggestions? I tend to drive fast btw.
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Old Sep 4, 2020 | 10:30 PM
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“Search “ but spoilers, there are limited options, none in a performace.
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Old Sep 5, 2020 | 07:22 AM
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https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...artnum=87VR3SC

Vredsteins. Avai (link) in stock size 185/70-13. I bought the 205/60-13s for my stock rims. Not cheap (!), but known brand, VR-rated. If your wallet can't bear the 4-tire hit, do what I did, buy 2 one year, 2 the next

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Old Sep 5, 2020 | 08:13 AM
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I run these on the stock wheels of my 83 GSL, I have RB springs all around.

https://www.tires-easy.com/205-60-13...irecode/140H3A

Definitely a heavier feel to the steering compared to stock. They are grippy as heck. The price is good but they are not RWL. I only drive the car in the good weather, bet they suck in snow. This is what they look like on the car


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Old Sep 5, 2020 | 09:18 AM
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Radial TA with RWL FTW!
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Old Sep 5, 2020 | 09:20 AM
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Yep - @$70 you can't beat the Federals. Nice.
Didn't notice a huge diff going to 205 vs 185 in parking, but I am sure it takes a bit more muscle.
All part of the vintage sports car experience!

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Old Sep 5, 2020 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by t_g_farrell
Radial TA with RWL FTW!


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Old Sep 5, 2020 | 03:38 PM
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Ditto, Radial T/A.



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