will these tires work for my day 2 project?

[day2killa]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mickey-Tompson-I...=item2c620c9854 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mickey-Tompson-Indy-Profile-S-S-L60-15-Soft-Compound-2-/190623553620?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &vxp=mtr&hash=item2c620c9854)

thanks in advance

john

[whitetop]

John
They look good, tread wear is even on both tires and the price is right. I would snag them for the $100 BIN.

Soft compound S/S is a mid 80's to current feature on M/T tires...S/S was not around in the 1970's.

That being said the tread/look etc is identical to the 1970's regular bias ply tire. Most people would not know anyway. I would put the white letters inside and/or paint them if you want to be more correct.

I also have a feeling the old style bias is going to come out again. M/T discontinue these tires and then bring them out again every so often. They have done this for the last 25 years.Almost as if they run a huge batch and then let them run out and repeat.

[4onthefloor]

They should work -These look older ..But I know the "S/S" moniker was used in the 1980's till just a few years ago,I used these type of M/T tires before and they wear out pretty qwick-But For the price -I would buy them &mount them on some Cool rims And see how it looks on your Car

[Salvatore]

These tires are worth the $100.00. They are not old. I contacted the owner and he said they are not very old and he put the white letters in and they got scoffed some. Email him and ask him questions. But, they are woth the 100.

[day2killa]

bought the tires, thanks gentelmen for the advice, now i just need to get them,

also what size rim and backspacing would i use to keep these tucked in my chevelle?

[69 Post Sedan]

Over at the Team Chevelle site they have a section for wheel sizes. The way it was explained to me is divide the width of the wheel in half then add a 1/2". An 8" wide wheel divided in half is 4" then add a half inch. 15X8 wheels with 4-1/2" back spacing work great.

Corvette rally wheels have a 4-1/4" back space. IIRC That's why they work pretty good on Chevelles.

Kurt

[Salvatore]

those Mickeys I have on the back of my camaro are mounted on 15X7 Cragars with I think 3-3/4" backspacing. NO problems with anything except the right side tailpipe rubs. I use the 1/2" spacers for that. I also run air shocks with low air pressure.

[mr.4speed]

mine are 15x8 4 1/2 bs L6015 MICKEYS FIT GREAT! http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss232/russellta68/32542085499_ORIG.jpg

[Salvatore]

well there ya go day2killa! Just listen to the San Jose man! He is the King of MT tires.

[69 Post Sedan]

Here's my car with factory 15 X 8 Corvette Rallys and 28 X 11.5 M/T ET Streets.

I did a little research and it appears the 15 X 8 rally's have a 4" backspacing not 4-1/4". So a 4-1/2" backspace would be better as mine are a little too far out although I don't have an issue with any rubbing.

Kurt

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn2/brkyard/1969%20Chevelle/100_6041.jpg

[69 Post Sedan]

Russell.....your car looks great!!!

[mr.4speed]

thanks' sam! and one more pic. http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss232/russellta68/CIMG8492.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Dang Kurt, your Chevelle looks just great! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[69 Post Sedan]

Thanks Sam. It's coming along.

I have to get all changes/modifications approved by Dan Vasic and Sammy. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif

So far...no complaints! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif

Kurt <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[day2killa]

both of those Chevelles are really nice some major inspiration

[Salvatore]

Honestly Kurt, Your car looks just like the cars we had years ago. The stance, quarter window decals and the slicks that you bolted on after you drove the car to the track and uncorked the headers. After a day of drag racing cork the headers up and change to the L60's we drove to the track on. I think you pretty much get it Kurt in my book. Most of the Z/28's ran in the mid to high 12's and the L78 cars ran low 12's and maybe high 11's. At least in the Norristown, Pa. area. ALL driven to back and forth to the track.

[x77-69z28]

and back and forth to work!

[RAIIIT/A]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: four speed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">thanks' sam! and one more pic. http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss232/russellta68/CIMG8492.jpg </div></div>

Its refreshing to see a nice Chevelle without SS emblems...

[Salvatore]

X2 for the West Coast man!

[MosportGreen66]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: four speed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">thanks' sam! and one more pic. http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss232/russellta68/CIMG8492.jpg </div></div>

So cool! Please keep them coming...

How is street braking/handling with skinnies up front? I'd ditch the Nickey decal unless it was sold from there...

[PxTx]

Why ditch the Nickey sticker? They sold parts in the mail. I think it is perfect as it is.

[Hemicolt]

X2.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pxtx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why ditch the Nickey sticker? They sold parts in the mail. I think it is perfect as it is. </div></div>

[mr.4speed]

actually its amazing with the nickey stuff on my car how many people i get to educate about the old super car dealers. but i always let them know mine was not one of them. as for the skinnies on the front no issues at all. and i drive my car all the time!! luckily i have great california weather.
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss232/russellta68/CIMG8487.jpg

[Salvatore]

Stop rubbing the weather thing in Russell!

[mr.4speed]

okay! go 49ers!

[Hemicolt]

Since the Steelers are gone, I'll have to agree with you..lol

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: four speed</div><div class="ubbcode-body">okay! go 49ers! </div></div>

[day2killa]

So I went to Jersey today and picked up the tires, and then took a ride to my Dads barn to go thru his old parts. What do I find but the original Ansen slots that were on the Chevelle when it was purchased. I would like to use them with the new rubber but the rims are 14's and tires 15's, so I will have to come up with a plan B, wish I knew he had the rims first.

I also found the original air cleaner in great shape, a set of NMW ladder bars, a Hurst Vgate shifter with the boot. I was like a kid in a candy store and everything was free.

Thanks Pop

[mr.4speed]

sounds like christmas came twice for you.
sweeeeet!!!

[Hemicolt]

You gotta get some pictures up asap.....WOW!

[Salvatore]

great finds! It always pays to look around especially in places that you never would think would turn up anything.

[day2killa]

pics taken this morning

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h31/oldprobmx/IMG_0759.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h31/oldprobmx/IMG_0761.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h31/oldprobmx/IMG_0762.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h31/oldprobmx/IMG_0763.jpg
he even had my first set of plates from my 64 chevy
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h31/oldprobmx/IMG_0504.jpg

[Plowman]

Lookin good and nice find. *Paul

[mockingbird812]

Very nice D2 stuff, John <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[Hemicolt]

Very nice. In some states a person is able to register and use a vintage tag. Is that something you can do?

[day2killa]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hemicolt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice. In some states a person is able to register and use a vintage tag. Is that something you can do?

</div></div>
I need 8 different doccuments to put the plates on my chevelle and i have them all just have to photocopy a few things and send it out, cant wait.

[Plowman]

Go for it. *Paul

[mockingbird812]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: day2killa</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hemicolt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice. In some states a person is able to register and use a vintage tag. Is that something you can do?

</div></div>
I need 8 different doccuments to put the plates on my chevelle and i have them all just have to photocopy a few things and send it out, cant wait. </div></div>

Well that'll be way cool!

[x77-69z28]

it is actually easy to register the car with vintage plates in new york. they have to be the paltes that were issued when the car was made. the plates you have are 1973 plates. DMV is a nightmare, but this was way easier than i thought.
buddy

[whitetop]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: x77-69z28</div><div class="ubbcode-body">it is actually easy to register the car with vintage plates in new york. they have to be the paltes that were issued when the car was made. the plates you have are 1973 plates. DMV is a nightmare, but this was way easier than i thought.
buddy </div></div>

I would try to run through the '73 plates anyway. Do the people at the DMV really know what plate is accurate for 1969 is anyway?

[x77-69z28]

you have to register the car with historical plates first. then you have to send a picture of the two plates to DMV in albany. they know what is what. i might have an extra set to trade for that old vertigate shifter!
buddy

[day2killa]

sorry cant get rid of the VGate it is my uncles original that has been passed thru the family but i do have more plates from NY if you are interested let me know, where are you located on long island

john