Diyvehiclerepair
- What size tires came on a 1979 Corvette?
- What tires do Corvettes use?
- What is a 1979 Corvette worth?
- What is the top speed of a 1979 Corvette?
- Why are Corvette tires so expensive?
- How long do Corvette tires last?
- How can I make my 1979 Corvette faster?
- What are C3 Corvettes worth?
- What is C3 Corvette?
- What year Corvette should you stay away from?
What size tires came on a 1979 Corvette?
size 225/70/r15 and optional was 255/60r15,both sizes were available with either L48 or L82,with the 255/60r15 the factory shaved the front lower lip on the fenderwell for clearance when turning....rear ratios were either 3:36 or 3:70 with the wide ratio manual trans, and 3:70 with the close ratio manual trans ...
What tires do Corvettes use?
The base tire on the 2020 Corvette Stingray is a newly developed Michelin all-season tire, the Pilot Sport All Season 4 (the previous Corvette only offered summer performance tires).
What is a 1979 Corvette worth?
Chevrolet Corvette production rose again in 1979 to 53,807 coupes despite rising fuel prices. The price of the base L48 model also rose again to $10,220 with a wide-ratio M20 4-speed or a 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission.
What is the top speed of a 1979 Corvette?
Road & Track Magazine test drove a 1979 Corvette equipped with an L82 engine and recorded a 0-60 time of just 6.6 seconds, a standing quarter-mile time of 15.3 seconds at 95 mph, and a top speed of 127 mph.
Why are Corvette tires so expensive?
The car requires synthetic oils, which costs more, and the filter is more expensive (probably because its designed for a Corvette.) Other repairs are exponentially more expensive too. Tires used are Z-rated run-flats (because all of the newer Corvettes (C5- on) come without a spare tire.
How long do Corvette tires last?
Most street tires on Corvette from the Factory will last 10–18k miles. Wheel spin will drastically reduce tread life. Newer Corvettes with track prep packages will have higher traction tires with much lower tread wear. In some cases as low as 6000 miles.
How can I make my 1979 Corvette faster?
The average backyard mechanic can increase the power of a 1979 Corvette in about four hours. Change out the spark plugs with hotter, high-performance types by turning the plug counterclockwise and replacing it. Spark plugs are rated by their heat range, which is the minimum operating temperature.
What are C3 Corvettes worth?
The value of the Corvette C3 varies depending on whether you are looking at a classic corvette like the L88, a collector edition C3, or just a daily driver. You may buy a fair condition 1982 C3 corvette coupe for $8000; however, a Concours condition 1968 Convertible L88 will fetch over $500,000.
What is C3 Corvette?
The Chevrolet Corvette C3 was produced from 1967 to 1982 and is the third generation of the Corvette sports car. C3 Corvettes featured a new body and interior, but the chassis and engines were carried forward from the previous generation C2.
What year Corvette should you stay away from?
According to CorvetteForum.com, you'll find that the 10 worst years were the debut year (1953), 1958, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1995, and 1998. That means that anything from the more current years seems like a lock.
