just bought a 91 zr1 driving home 1200 miles!?!
 

As the title says... just a bought a 91 zr1 with about 15,000 miles on it and driving home about 1200 miles. Am i crazy?

Car has been stored in a climate controlled garage and has been driven yearly. It does have the original tires... that are not dry rotted to the eyes at least.

Anything to consider? What to lookout for with these cars?

Any constructive pointers appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Re: just bought a 91 zr1 driving home 1200 miles!?!
 

Be very careful with the original tires. They are probably hard as rock and will have very little traction. Tires rot from the inside where you can't see it.
I have the 18k mile originals from my 92 and they were real sketchy to drive on.

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Re: just bought a 91 zr1 driving home 1200 miles!?!
 

Yep, understood. Not looking to break any land speed records on the way home, hopefully a nice enjoyable ride.

Thanks!

Re: just bought a 91 zr1 driving home 1200 miles!?!
 

I occasionally put my orginals on my z and they handle and run fine if you drive it like a little old lady. Not over 60 mph. Should get you home fine.

Re: just bought a 91 zr1 driving home 1200 miles!?!
 

I also have a 1955 Chevrolet which has the original spear tire and about 10 years ago had to run it for about 20 miles and it ran fine. It was a 55 year old tire at that time. Drove at 40 mph.

Re: just bought a 91 zr1 driving home 1200 miles!?!
 

Awesome! I intend to drive slow and take in the sights.

thanks!

Re: just bought a 91 zr1 driving home 1200 miles!?!
 

Good stuff! I will bring a spare tire and rim, just incase. Dont want to get caught in the middle of nowhere without a back up.

thank you!

Re: just bought a 91 zr1 driving home 1200 miles!?!
 

Does it have the space saver spare? If so, check the tire pressure. It should be 60 psi.--Bob

Re: just bought a 91 zr1 driving home 1200 miles!?!
 

Avoid "get-there-itis" at all costs!

As others and you are already aware the tires ARE a concern.

Hours of driving generate heat and that will exacerbate any weak areas of a 30 year old tire. If one should let go, particularly a rear one, the damage could be quite substantial. Those rear quarters and rockers are some of the most difficult pieces to find.

Resist the urge to nail it. Those tires cannot possibly be trusted to do anything other than make you look like a puppy on ice.

Why not arrange for new tires where you pick up the car, and ship the originals by UPS to your home being careful to explain the location of the TPMS ?

Most all other failures are not too threatening and can be dealt with by someone experienced with monitoring the performance of a classic car and willingness to pull over at the first hint of an issue.

A ZR-1 is new enough to make such a trip easily, however one that has lived such a dormant life style may have previously undetected woes.

Have an American Express card with you and understand the trip may conclude with a car transport as you would not want to leave it on route.

Enjoy the trip and the ZR-1!

Vaya con Dios!

:cheers:
Marty

Re: just bought a 91 zr1 driving home 1200 miles!?!
 

Yes, it does... will do for sure.

thank you!