1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 291

/i\ CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you lose control while to driving. If you mix tires of different sizes (other than those originally installed your vehicle) or on types (radial and bias-belted tires),the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes (other than those originally installed on vehicle) may your also cause damage to your vehicle. sure to use Be the correct size and type tires on all four wheels. If you feel that winter tires are needed, see "Extended Mobility Tires" in the Index. ~ A CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many milesof driving. A tire and/or wheel could 1 fail suddenly, causing a crash.Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. ~ 6-46