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Old 03-25-2025   #1
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Default Re: just bought a 91 zr1 driving home 1200 miles!?!

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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!


Marty
All valid points for sure.

Maybe trailering it home would be the best option.

thank you for your input.
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Old 03-25-2025   #2
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Default Re: just bought a 91 zr1 driving home 1200 miles!?!

I have several sets of NOS to extremely low mileage tires but they are only for show, not for go. Even if (there is) no dry rot...the steel belts are, by now, corroded.

Sounds like a great car but, since you asked, trailering would be a much better way to get it home.

Congratulations!

Mark

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Old 03-25-2025   #3
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Default Re: just bought a 91 zr1 driving home 1200 miles!?!

Trailering is without a doubt the best way to bring your treasure home.

You may then replace the tires at a known reputable shop.

Then give it a thorough evaluation.

Then you may begin the local shakedown drives, expanding your route as your confidence with the car builds and no anomlies are encountered.

Far less stress on both the car and the new owner!

Good luck and post up some pictures of your fun trip and of the car once safely home.

We are here to help whenever questions arise.


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Old 03-25-2025   #4
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Default Re: just bought a 91 zr1 driving home 1200 miles!?!

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Trailering is without a doubt the best way to bring your treasure home.

You may then replace the tires at a known reputable shop.

Then give it a thorough evaluation.

Then you may begin the local shakedown drives, expanding your route as your confidence with the car builds and no anomlies are encountered.

Far less stress on both the car and the new owner!

Good luck and post up some pictures of your fun trip and of the car once safely home.

We are here to help whenever questions arise.


Marty

All very sensible points... and points Ive considered for sure.

Will post pictures for sure.

thanks!
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Old 03-25-2025   #5
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I have several sets of NOS to extremely low mileage tires but they are only for show, not for go. Even if (there is) no dry rot...the steel belts are, by now, corroded.

Sounds like a great car but, since you asked, trailering would be a much better way to get it home.

Congratulations!

Mark


Thanks... good to know about the tires and the belts within.

Looking like renting a trailer is in my future.
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