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big gear head 03-23-2025 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryC (Post 1668747)
You're sitting low, too. Looks like how mine sits with the tires IN the wells. The shorter tire doesn't look bad at all, but the taller tire pic looks more to my liking.

That's just not a good picture with the short tires on it. If it was a direct side shot like the other picture you would be able to see how bad it looked with the short tires. I got my Firestones from Rusty Small (SmallHurst) who is a member here and has a classic tire business.

1967 4K 03-23-2025 01:34 PM

I’m like Freddie I’ve had too small- short tires on my 15x4’s that looked terrible. This thread has been very informative to me and I’ve decided to buy the M/T radials that ProStockJohn has on his yellow 67 Camaro.

Pro Stock John 03-23-2025 03:52 PM

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Good driving tire at higher speeds, true radial.

These M/T ET Street fronts interest me too, I assume they won't have the same grip but they are lighter.

GaryC 03-24-2025 04:53 PM

I just don't like the roundness of the tread on the MT skinny tires. Kind of looks like a bike tire. Still looking to see what suits me and the car. The car will be driven on the street...so at least the very least a DOT tire. Been doing a lot of reading online and there are so many 'OLDER' post. Thanks for ALL the input. The more usable info the better.

GaryC 03-24-2025 05:16 PM

I sent a message to Mr. Smalls.

RPO LS7 03-24-2025 05:28 PM

https://cokertire.com/tires/pro-trac...jk--5ZmgXjQ951

Derek69SS 03-24-2025 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RPO LS7 (Post 1668910)

I have those on my '55 Chevy. I really don't like how much the sidewalls bulge out. They almost look like a radial.

Pro Stock John 03-24-2025 07:37 PM

Bias-
Pros: Old school look; lighter.
Cons: Don't handle as well, wear faster.

Radials-
Pros: Better handling, less oversteer
Cons: Modern looking tread, noticeable heavier.

GrumpyJeff 03-24-2025 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCam (Post 1668778)
Gack.

Horible tire and meant for drag racing as the surface contact patch is quite minimal. Hope you never have to hit the brakes because it'll skate...but if that's what you like?

Grant is Correct! these Suck unless you want a 1990'S Pro Street look

GaryC 03-24-2025 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek69SS (Post 1668913)
I have those on my '55 Chevy. I really don't like how much the sidewalls bulge out. They almost look like a radial.

Does look fat doesn't it?


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