Anyone Have 88 Dated Tires For Sale

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I placed this Thread here because I was afraid it may not get seen as easily in the parts section.

I am looking for a set of 1988 dated tires for my 88.

Thanks
Brett

[LGAFF]

I know there are some Challenge rain tires in Champaign, all 315s I think

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I know there are some Challenge rain tires in Champaign, all 315s I think


If they are normal tread, and I think they would be, I'd be interested.

Thanks, Lee

[LGAFF]

Checking will let you know

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Can you ask if he has two 315's plus two smaller front tires?

Thanks again!

[LGAFF]

found 4 checking dates....all 315s I believe.

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Cool!

[-=Jeff=-]

I might have one 275 gatorback from my 89 ( it was original, not sure of condition though)

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I might have found some in FL today. I'll know more in a few days. Open to buying any and all dated 88 though, if price is fair.

[-=Jeff=-]

what am I looking for on the tire.. I will be able to check it Sunday

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The 982 or 962????, I belive is the date code. Others please chime in.

http://i56.tinypic.com/30ddr91.jpg

[1989ZR1#74]

Here is the images of the 315's on #004:

http://www.syreal.com/reartires.jpg

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Anyone have a set of Goodyear Gators for sale? I need 315's and also fronts. Looking for the best condition tires closest to the original tread pattern. This car will not be driven regularly so old tires are not a concern.

What do you have that you've taken off and saved????

Thanks
Brett

[1989ZR1#74]

Anyone have a set of Goodyear Gators for sale? I need 315's and also fronts. Looking for the best condition tires closest to the original tread pattern. This car will not be driven regularly so old tires are not a concern.

What do you have that you've taken off and saved????

Thanks
Brett


Brett so you need gatorbacks? or are you looking for the "prototype" tires like on Queenie?

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I would love to have prototype tires but realistically, I'll probably have to settle for tires of the same tread pattern. Do they still make gatorbacks? I've never even thought about new ones until right now.

[1989ZR1#74]

I would love to have prototype tires but realistically, I'll probably have to settle for tires of the same tread pattern. Do they still make gatorbacks? I've never even thought about new ones until right now.

No the Gators are long gone. They show up on ebay from time to time. There have been a few sets forsale on the forum. They are the same pattern as Queenies. They were on 1990's and 1991's. Those would look correct with incorect dates.

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That may be the best I can do until the needle in the haystack falls in my lap.

No big deal, as long as the tread pattern is correct. I would think that someone has a set they saved when they replaced their tires.


Anyone????????

Getting ready to send the wheels to Ye Old Wheel Shop for restoration. I'm not letting the grass grow under my feet while restoring this car.

[1989ZR1#74]

That may be the best I can do until the needle in the haystack falls in my lap.

No big deal, as long as the tread pattern is correct. I would think that someone has a set they saved when they replaced their tires.


Anyone????????

Getting ready to send the wheels to Ye Old Wheel Shop for restoration. I'm not letting the grass grow under my feet while restoring this car.
Make sure the vents on the wheels are painted darker then the 89s. 89s are silver and 88s are dark silver.

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Make sure the vents on the wheels are painted darker then the 89s. 89s are silver and 88s are dark silver.

I have my originals, so I should be right on the money with a color match.

[LGAFF]

No Luck with the name I had sent to you, the guy in Champaign?

[1989ZR1#74]

I have my originals, so I should be right on the money with a color match.

Great. Just wanted to make sure.

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No Luck with the name I had sent to you, the guy in Champaign?

I never heard back from him. ????

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Great. Just wanted to make sure.

I appreciate the thoughts, for sure. Can't wait to get them on a painted car.

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Just purchased a complete set with 8k miles and two fronts as spares.

Thanks, guys!!!

Still looking for 1988 dates as well.

[1989ZR1#74]

Just purchased a complete set with 8k miles and two fronts as spares.

Thanks, guys!!!

Still looking for 1988 dates as well.

Great news. cross that line of the list.