1986 Chevrolet Corvette Tires

Get Tires for Your Chevrolet Corvette

When it's time to buy new tires for your vehicle, turn to the skilled technicians at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care. Browse tires online and schedule an installation appointment today!

1986 Chevrolet Corvette Tires Sizes, Speed Ratings, and Inflation

Not sure about your Chevrolet Corvette tire size? Use the following chart to find information on tire size, speed rating, and inflation.

Trim Level Tire Size Speed Rating Inflation in PSI F/R
1986 Chevrolet Corvette Base P255/50VR16 V 35 PSI/35 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1986 Chevrolet Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car P255/50VR16 V 35 PSI/35 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE

1986 Chevrolet Corvette Base

- Size: Shop P255/50VR16

- Speed Rating: V

- Inflation F/R: 35 PSI/35 PSI

1986 Chevrolet Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car

- Size: Shop P255/50VR16

- Speed Rating: V

- Inflation F/R: 35 PSI/35 PSI

* Note: these models have different tire sizes depending on vehicle options.

Recommended Tires for Your 1986 Chevrolet Corvette

What tires are best for a 1986 Chevrolet Corvette? The following tire brands and types are a great fit for your Chevrolet Corvette.

Get the Right Tires for 1986 Chevrolet Corvette

Finding the right tires can be quick and easy, especially when you have all the information you need to make a good decision. That's one reason it's a good idea to visit us when you're ready to buy new  1986 Chevrolet Corvette tires. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for  Chevrolet Corvette tires for winter, spring, summer, and fall. Whether you need a tire that's designed to improve fuel economy, take tight corners, or handle off-road terrain, you'll find good tires that match your budget.

View the recommended tires for your 1986 Chevrolet Corvette, plus useful info about Chevrolet Corvette tire pressure, tire size, and speed rating. Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for tires and you'll experience our best service. As one of our tire managers, Ruben, says, “I make sure you know which tire is the best fit for your car, not only for performance but safety.”

Beyond the correct tire size, you also want to think about a couple of other things when getting new Chevrolet Corvette tires like how and where you drive, and how much you want to spend. If you live in Louisiana, you probably won't need studded snow tires anytime soon. Washington state or Montana is a different story, though. If you live in a state with some extreme seasonal shifts, you might want to switch between winter tires and all-season tires for the best performance.

Think about where you live (countryside vs. city vs. mountains) and the kind of unexpected weather you're likely to experience when evaluating your driving conditions. It's not uncommon for drivers in states that experience all four seasons to buy more than one set of tires. one for summer and one for winter. It's a smart way to capitalize on Chevrolet Corvette's performance and safety throughout the year. Other drivers buy one set of all-season tires instead. That way they don't have to return to the tire shop and their vehicle is always ready for sun, rain, and light snow!

Next, consider your driving style. Do you enjoy pushing your Chevrolet Corvette to the limits? Adventuring where other vehicles can't? If you're an avid off-roader who yearns to pioneer new paths, you have very different tire needs than a highway commuter who doesn't hit the hills very often. You'll want strong tires that can take on dirt, gravel, stone, sand, and more. A larger tire with stiff sidewalls and a wide tread pattern can help prevent punctures and encourage stability in irregular road conditions. But if you mostly drive around the city, a Chevrolet Corvette tire that offers comfort, stability, and a quiet ride could be just what you need. Talk to a tire technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care for help choosing the best tire for you, or start shopping for Chevrolet Corvette tires online. You can buy 1986 Chevrolet Corvette tires online now!

Chevrolet Corvette Tire Brands

You have many great options for Chevrolet Corvette tire brands when you visit Firestone Complete Auto Care. Firestone and Bridgestone are two popular brands. Chevrolet Corvette Firestone tires are tires you can count on. The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company was founded in 1900 in Akron, Ohio by Harvey Firestone. He was a passionate inventor from the start. Firestone recognized the untapped potential for auto tires, so he began testing and producing farm, truck, and passenger tires. Fun fact: in 1908, Firestone's company introduced the first all-rubber, non-skid tire! Firestone Tires has been passionate about leading the industry since day one, thanks to Harvey Firestone's industrious spirit. Today, Firestone is one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world. They make 8,000 different tires for all sorts of vehicles — including 1986 Chevrolet Corvettes.

Bridgestone is another top choice for Chevrolet Corvette tires. In 1931, Shojiro Ishibashi founded The Bridgestone Tire Company Ltd. in Japan. In 1990, the company merged with The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. Today, Bridgestone Tires has more than 55,000 employees and 50 production facilities throughout the Americas. It remains a global leader in tire technology and rubber products, delivering outstanding tires, service, and more to drivers worldwide. As Shojiro Ishibashi put it, Bridgestone is dedicated worldwide to "serve society with superior quality." What are you waiting for? If you want to drive with peace of mind, buy Bridgestone tires for a 1986 Chevrolet Corvette today!

Chevrolet Corvette Tire Rotation, Repair & More

Firestone Complete Auto Care installs more tires on more cars than most other companies. We're your tire shop and a complete service center for tire installation, maintenance, repair, rotation, and alignment! Shop 1986 Chevrolet Corvette tires online and schedule an installation appointment. Many stores are open on Saturday and Sunday for your convenience.

1986 Chevrolet Corvette Tire Questions

Inspecting and caring for your tires is one of the best ways to help them last. Get answers to common Chevrolet Corvette tire questions and learn how to care for new tires.

  • Why check Chevrolet tire inflation? A small decrease in tire pressure can have a big impact on your driving. Maintaining proper tire pressure can help improve braking time, increase fuel economy, and boost tire lifespan.
  • What do the tire sidewall numbers mean for my Chevrolet Corvette? The numbers on your tire sidewall give you information about tire speed rating, traction, treadwear, tire size, and load carrying capacity. Chat with a tire technician to learn how to read the numbers on your Chevrolet tires!
  • How do I check the tread depth on my Chevrolet tires? Grab a penny. Hold the so that Abe Lincon's head is facing you and his hair is pointing toward the ground. Then, place the penny into a tread groove. If you can see the top of Abe’s head, your tread is shallow and it might be time for new Chevrolet Corvette tires.