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Nov 26, 2008 | 05:26 PM

Coupe Guy

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From: Georgia

Car: 1988 SC Convertible

Engine: 5.0

Transmission: 700R4

Tires

What brand and size tires came on a SC Camaro in 1988? I know they probably don't produce the same tires today as what was used as stock tires when these cars were new, I just want the closest thing.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Nov 27, 2008 | 08:51 AM

TOM-1LE

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Car: 1992 Camaro Z28 1LE

Engine: 305 TPI

Transmission: 5-speed

Axle/Gears: G92 Perf. Axle

Re: Tires

Size was 215/65R15. I believe the brands varied on the lower-performance cars, but I remember seeing Goodyear Eagle GT and Firestone tires being mounted on base Camaros and Firebirds back in the late '80s.

Nov 27, 2008 | 07:41 PM

joeld

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From: Ga.

Car: 1986 Firebird, 1989 Vette, 1995 GP

Re: Tires

If it helps any, my 86 Firebird came from the factory with Goodyear Eagle white letter tires. Size is 215-65-15

Joel

Nov 28, 2008 | 01:18 PM

okfoz

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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27

Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT

Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI

Transmission: 700R4, M5

Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45

Re: Tires

You can look at the door jamb and get the original tire sizes.

John

Nov 29, 2008 | 09:30 AM

Iroctopless

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From: Killam, AB

Car: 1989 IrocZ Convertible

Engine: 305 TPI

Transmission: T5 - 5 Speed Standard

Axle/Gears: 3.08

Re: Tires

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coupe Guy

I know they probably don't produce the same tires today as what was used as stock tires when these cars were new, I just want the closest thing.

You never know. I scored new set of "stock" tires for my vert (Goodyear Eagle GSC's) at my local dealership only a couple years ago! Goodyear did make them for quite a number of years past '89 (in my case) so it's not like they were actually 20 years old.

While they were great tires in there day, and only OK for performance today, I wanted original. And it's surprising how many other 3rd gen owners have noticed. There can't be to many rides left around wearing original style tread.