All of you Day 2 guys!!!!

[SmallHurst]

I have a question for all of you Day 2 guys! If you were to have your wish of wider than stock Polyglas tires, what size would you be looking for??? I have been talking with John Kelsey quite a bit and he is looking into the feasablity of building a larger than stock size Polyglas. Your input and willingness to purchase something like this will go a long way toward making it happen. Let me hear your thought and opinions!!

[njsteve]

L60x15 was the most popular replacement/perf tire back then. I'd buy a pair for the hemi if they made them.

[DarrenX33]

I believe Bob just bought polyglass L60-15s for his car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v370/darren_costello/IMG_1618.jpg

[owners2]

L-60's are what's on my car. I would buy a set if they were available.

[VintageMusclecar]

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/352393-L60.jpg

[DarrenX33]

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/352390-kinkosphotos041.jpg

I always forget about this car. Glad you post the pic on occasion. Awesome!

[BARN FIND]

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L60x15 was the most popular replacement/perf tire back then. I'd buy a pair for the hemi if they made them.

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I second that, I put L60 15s on my Camaro the week I bought it (7/78), and I have been looking for a useable set to put back on when I get done restoring it (back to how I had it when I first got it).

[Shankin]

I would purchase a set for my nova.

[TDW]

L-60-15 is what I would say too.

[SSjeff427]

In a hearbeat.

[CamarosRus]

I still have some H-60x15 Polyglas that I ran on my 70 Z back in the day (2) era.............

Can anybody relate to H-60's

I just feel that the L-60's stuck out too far with a stock differential and stock wheelhouse.......

my .02

[BARN FIND]

I think it depends what wheels you run, I had 15x7 positive offset (2 inch on the inside) Cragars on my Camaro and they just kissed the fender lips. With regular offset (3 1/2 to 4 on the inside) they would look good. Here is a pic of it in "78" with L60s and Cragars:

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm68/BARNFOUND/scan0001.jpg

I have a new set of J60 15s to put on it if I don't find any L60s. Also I have some 275 60 15 BFG's on 5 spoke Rallys for my Son's 74 LT I could put on for comparison, they are about the size of L60s.

[WILMASBOYL78]

I know Sammy wants some H-70 x 15's....please make them for him so he will stop bugging me. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

wilma

I think the Nova crowd may want at least one choice that is a little narrower....otherwise air shocks will be required.

[DarrenX33]

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I think it depends what wheels you run, I had 15x7 positive offset (2 inch on the inside) Cragars on my Camaro and they just kissed the fender lips. With regular offset (3 1/2 to 4 on the inside) they would look good. Here is a pic of it in "78" with L60s and Cragars:

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm68/BARNFOUND/scan0001.jpg

I have a new set of J60 15s to put on it if I don't find any L60s. Also I have some 275 60 15 BFG's on 5 spoke Rallys for my Son's 74 LT I could put on for comparison, they are about the size of L60s.

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Oh my god! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif Ray, if you have more pics like that please post them! What were you running in front?

[DarrenX33]

And actually, I always wished they would make the vintage thread BF TAs. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[GM-26]

I have a pair of L60's on my Chevelle. They look great on the stock wheels.
I would buy a new pair, since these are at least 25 years old. The tread is still excellent, it's just the age that concerns me.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b297/rpo-z15/Feb2008021-1.jpg

[ORIGLS6]

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I think the Nova crowd may want at least one choice that is a little narrower....otherwise air shocks will be required.

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[Chevy454]

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I have been talking with John Kelsey quite a bit...

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*cough* Soft compound Polyglass *cough*

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif Maybe labeled "Blems" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Born30YrsLate]

I was wondering where this thread was...Sign me up for at least one pair!...can they make them with double thick rubber on the tread area! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b297/rpo-z15/Feb2008021-1.jpg

hijacking the thread......... I'll be down past Tobay Beach to Jones Beach Theatre tomorrow night.

Journey, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif Heart http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif and Cheap Trick !! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[GM-26]

Chris, That's a great line up! Enjoy the show! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
Back to the tires!!

[BARN FIND]

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Oh my god! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif Ray, if you have more pics like that please post them! What were you running in front?

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I ran F60 15s on 15x6 Cragars on the front ( when I bought the car it had F60s on "ugly grey" painted 5 spoke Z28 wheels with two Firestone Super Sport tires and two Firestone Wide Oval tires, I used the SS tires cause it was a SS Camaro)

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
I still have some H-60x15 Polyglas that I ran on my 70 Z back in the day (2) era.............

Can anybody relate to H-60's

I just feel that the L-60's stuck out too far with a stock differential and stock wheelhouse.......

my .02

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I agree with Chuck. H60-15s would be nice! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[SmallHurst]

I will contact John and let him know there are some people ready for some H and L's!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[ss427copo]

No doubt about the L60-15 choice on my part.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r59/nhra1060sc/tn_100_1124.jpg
Jeff x 2 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[DarrenX33]

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No doubt about the L60-15 choice on my part.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r59/nhra1060sc/tn_100_1124.jpg
Jeff x 2 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

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You know this car would be a good fit for the Reunion this year... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

How are ya Jeff?

[Salvatore]

L60/15's and H70/15's. Too much wheel well shows with H60's in my opinion. I like the backs 27-28" tall. I ran H70/14's on the nova back in 1970. They fit perfect on the GM rally wheels. They were Schenuits made by Kelly I believe. You can buy L60 Goodyears fairly easy. I would love to see McCreary come out or repoped with some RWL's in that size. I guess I got to go root around in Philly at Donny White's garage. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif He's got em! I also have a deal brewing with Karen, Tommy's better half on a set of H70 Goodyears. Got to wait till he is out of town though. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[bwag]

I could be coaxed out of retirement to drive the TOY if it needs a driver!!...WAG http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif..DAY 2 RULES

[ss427copo]

Bob, send me your addrerss. [email protected] I want to send you something! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

YES.......Your ass was the 1st of only 3 to grace the driver's seat and the little metal "magnet ring" to hang the time slips on is still attached to the radio delete plate! YOU CAN DRIVE THE CAMARO anytime! That's an open invite.....(Darren & Verne,....yea, you can too!) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Jeff x 2 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[STF455]

What- no requests for N-50's?? When I was in high school N-50 tires apparently were sold as a package with air shocks and yellow traction bars. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Xplantdad]

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What- no requests for N-50's?? When I was in high school N-50 tires apparently were sold as a package with air shocks and yellow traction bars. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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Ah yes...the infamous Torque Twister N-50-15's...

Those were the days... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Xplantdad]

You could buy the tires at the Super Shops...

http://www.70sfunnycars.com/Photos/8Super.JPG

http://www.wediditforlove.com/08MM/Pat-Foster-1978-NHRA-US-Nat.jpg

http://super-shops-inc.com/phpBB2/userpix/6_ss_funny_2_1.jpg

http://super-shops-inc.com/phpBB2/userpix/51_SSI_1.jpg

http://super-shops-inc.com/phpBB2/userpix/972_972_kimmys_1_1.jpg

[Mark_C]

Yea, N50-15's. Fit under the stock rear wheelwells of my 70 Chevelle SS on 10" Vette rally wheels.

[Dog427435]

[b] Hey! Who's badmouthing the N 50's?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t114/dog427435/Super%20Chevy/C26.jpg
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[owners2]

Oh yeah,that looks bad ass!!!!!

[Keith Tedford]

Once L60 X 15s became available, I ran nothing else on the back of our '69 Chevelle. With the proper back spacing, even larger tires would fit without jacking the rear end a mile in the air. Sticky Polyglas would be great. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[clopo]

Sign me up for some L60 X 15's

[Andy]

Those N-50s kind of look like the nitto 315 drag radials on the back of my 99 Camaro SS. I bet it was hard to keep paint on the quarter panels back in those days. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

http://people.clemson.edu/~jaander/Images/100_2174.jpg

[MosportGreen66]

Only thing your Camaro needs is a drop... I've heard some not so good things about Nittos... how do you like them?

[BARN FIND]

I missed some like new L60 BFG Belted TA's this week because I didn't pull the trigger fast enough...my wife even said I should have jumped on them when I had a chance since those were the exact tires I put on my Camaro in 78 when I got it.

[Andy]

I can't lower the car because I have true duals on it and if I do they would scrape really bad. Ground clearance isn't great with these cars when everything is stock. I like the nittos. I dead hook every time I launch, and they ride good too. I've put about 3,000 miles on them so far and I can't complain a bit.

[VintageMusclecar]

Any further info on this?

Eric

[SmallHurst]

Gentlemen,

I have pass this thread along to Mr. Kelsey to let it be known that there is a very real interest in a larger than stock tire. If you want them, and it looks like some of you are very serious, let it be known!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Salvatore]

I know for a fact that Don White has some killer pairs of L60/15 Goodyears. Why wait when you can get the real thing? GTO-DON 267-246-6903. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

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I know for a fact that Don White has some killer pairs of L60/15 Goodyears. Why wait when you can get the real thing? GTO-DON 267-246-6903. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

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That's exactly where mine came from, Don is definitely the go-to-guy in regards to vintage wheels & tires. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Thing is, I am personally a tad bit apprehensive about turning the wick up on well over 500 HP on 30+ year old tires, even if they do appear to be in perfect condition.

See HERE (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=rides&Number=82224&page=0 &fpart=11)! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

Eric

[Born30YrsLate]

I would go with the old tire if the car isn't going to get driven much, but I got a driver and wouldn't hesitate to burn through a pair of new ones knowing there's more to be had.

[Salvatore]

Got my near NOS L60's from Donny about 4 years ago. I am NOT afraid to drive it basically anywhere. If you are apprehensive, run tubes. I agree some used tires are really bad. If I was going to beat the snot out of the old girl everytime I drove it I would not spend good money on ANY used/NOS tires of anykind. Just go buy the Mickey's or Pro-trac's if that is the case. They will twist the ears off any Muncie! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Fred,
How about some more pix of your car. I've only seen one so far.

Or............ how 'bout sending a full write up to Bruce for "Member's Rides"! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[njsteve]

I would never trust my life and an irreplaceable car to old tires. Tubes won't do anything to save you if the sidewall or tread experiences a catastrophic failure. They're not runflat inserts.

It doesn't matter how far you are going on the street, or how fast. If a front tire lets go without warning, you are either going into the oncoming traffic to the left or off the road to the right. And you can imagine the field day the lawyers for the guy you hit would have, when they find out you were knowingly driving on 40 year old tires.

I'll stick with buying the brand new set of L60x15s when they make them.

Here's my old tire story:

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat...e=0&fpart=8 (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=rides&Number=82224&page=0 &fpart=8)

This tire was about 14 years old with only 500 miles on it:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/nk15268a/badtire2.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/nk15268a/badtire1.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/nk15268a/badtire3.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i30/nk15268a/badtire4.jpg

[Born30YrsLate]

[ QUOTE ]
Fred,
How about some more pix of your car. I've only seen one so far.

Or............ how 'bout sending a full write up to Bruce for "Member's Rides"! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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OK Cumby...you're a tough negotiator...I'm not a story teller but I'll come up with something...

[Xplantdad]

You better Fred! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[67rscoupe]

i would not stand to close to that tire.

[SmallHurst]

TTT!!

A little birdy told me that tread and sidewall designs have been okay'd and that we should expect to see L60's this spring! I will let you guys know when I get a price. Get your cookie money together!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[mockingbird812]

Whoo - hoo! Nice going Rusty http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

Steve,
I drove this car to Hagerstown, MD for a show 2 years ago with original bias plys on it for the original unrestored class.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/VerneFrantz/VLFPrivate/63IMPALAcalpic.jpg

But when I got home, I noticed this the next morning! Do I feel lucky???? Needless to say, all those tires are in the dump now.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/VerneFrantz/VLFPrivate/OrigBiasfailure.jpg

Verne http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[njsteve]

Nice bulge, Verne! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[owners2]

Can't wait great keeping us posted on the L-60's.....

[al8apex]

[ QUOTE ]
I would never trust my life and an irreplaceable car to old tires. Tubes won't do anything to save you if the sidewall or tread experiences a catastrophic failure. They're not runflat inserts.

It doesn't matter how far you are going on the street, or how fast. If a front tire lets go without warning, you are either going into the oncoming traffic to the left or off the road to the right. And you can imagine the field day the lawyers for the guy you hit would have, when they find out you were knowingly driving on 40 year old tires.


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AGREED!!!!

I don't even drive on three year old tires ...

anyone that DRIVES on those old tires is asking for trouble

[JoeG]

[ QUOTE ]
Steve,
I drove this car to Hagerstown, MD for a show 2 years ago with original bias plys on it for the original unrestored class.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/VerneFrantz/VLFPrivate/63IMPALAcalpic.jpg

But when I got home, I noticed this the next morning! Do I feel lucky???? Needless to say, all those tires are in the dump now.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/VerneFrantz/VLFPrivate/OrigBiasfailure.jpg

Verne http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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That's a nice calendar photo of that car Verne...Bummer about the bubble.......

[Verne_Frantz]

Yep, That's what that photo was taken for, but we gave up on the idea of producing a calendar.
Verne

[COPO 70 RS/Z28]

Beautiful Car Verne



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