got my first set of CRAGARS?

[day2killa]

well I got them off of ebay they are a set of skinnies date coded 81, now what is the right size tire for that Day 2 look? I want that really tall look, anyone? Thanks in advance.

john

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h31/oldprobmx/KGrHqFjUE8DfiGepiBPGtwEvsCQ60_12.jpg

[mr.4speed]

i like the pro-trac front runner looks vintage and rides nice.

[mr.4speed]

pro-trac (http://www.cokertire.com/brands/pro-trac/560-15-pro-trac-front-runner.html)

[Hemicolt]

X2.....going on my project.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: four speed</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> i like the pro-trac front runner looks vintage and rides nice. </div></div>

[markjohnson]

What are your plans for the car and what kind of rear tires(or slicks) do you have in mind or maybe already have on the car? If you like tall, like I do, the Moroso Drag Special Front Tires come in 28 and 29 inch tall versions. They've been made in the same molds forever so buying a brand new set is like discovering a vintage NOS set. They are bias-ply though and they do tend to wear a bit quickly, especially on a car that needs a front alignment. The Pro-Tracs are also a nice front tire and I have a very nice vintage NOS set that was recently discovered in a small tire warehouse here in St. Louis but after I mounted them up, they have a really big sidewall bulge. I've never seen a set of front runner tires bulge out the way that they do.

[L78racer]

these look like 6.70-15's?
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/Ls6racer/yenko/67CamaroBillGrumpyJenkinsGeorgeHurst.jpg

[Salvatore]

have to watch how tall you go for turning radius problems. 15X4's do not have much backspacing. I am with Mark on the Moroso's or even Stahl's if you can find them. 6.70's rub my 69 Z/28 when turning. I like 6.40X15's. They are under 27&quot; tall. I believe the Moroso's and Stahl's pretty much the same tire, are 7.10 and 7.60. Pretty tall!

[Hemicolt]

Pro Trac offers two different tires for front runners. One size will bulge quite a bit on a narrow rim. The other size doesn't.

http://www.cokertire.com/brands/pro-trac/560-15-pro-trac-front-runner.html

http://www.cokertire.com/brands/pro-trac/p215-75-15-pro-trac-front-runner.html


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markjohnson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What are your plans for the car and what kind of rear tires(or slicks) do you have in mind or maybe already have on the car? If you like tall, like I do, the Moroso Drag Special Front Tires come in 28 and 29 inch tall versions. They've been made in the same molds forever so buying a brand new set is like discovering a vintage NOS set. They are bias-ply though and they do tend to wear a bit quickly, especially on a car that needs a front alignment. The Pro-Tracs are also a nice front tire and I have a very nice vintage NOS set that was recently discovered in a small tire warehouse here in St. Louis but after I mounted them up, they have a really big sidewall bulge. I've never seen a set of front runner tires bulge out the way that they do. </div></div>

[John Brown]

5.20 and 5.60 x 15 are basic old VW tire sizes. That's the size many street rodders use for front tires to get the big and little look. No way is a 5.60 what you would use if you want the tall look. I'm thinking 7.10 at least is what is on the front of the Jenkins Camaro. You gotta remember, dedicated drag race cars put up with a lot of things that weren't really street friendly. Make up your mind what you want, <span style="text-decoration: underline">the look</span>, or street manners.

[Hemicolt]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: John Brown</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Make up your mind what you want, <span style="text-decoration: underline">the look</span>, or street manners. </div></div>


Well said.

This is the 5.60 and the 235/60-15 Pro Tracs on a Vega. 25.88 on the front and 26.65 on the rear.
Good for a smaller car but not for a Chevelle, etc. IMO.

[Mr. Chevy]

http://www.cokertire.com/brands/pro-trac/p215-75-15-pro-trac-front-runner.html

How do you think these front tires would look and be on a 70 Nova?? They would need to be on a 15x5 or 15x6 wheel correct?? I really like the look of this tire.. The sidewall bulge look would match the M&amp;H Racemasters on the rear of my car..

Rich

[mockingbird812]

Nice look Rich. I like it!

[69 Post Sedan]

I like those......

Kurt

[rat tuned]

i have those on 15-6 prostar rims on my 69 chevelle. they do bulge a little but i like em cause their about 27&quot; tall.

[Salvatore]

I like the 670 or 640/15 nylon thumpers for the front. BF Goodrich Silvertowns or the firestones.

[Plowman]

WAy to go Sam.

[Mr. Chevy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rat tuned</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i have those on 15-6 prostar rims on my 69 chevelle. they do bulge a little but i like em cause their about 27&quot; tall. </div></div>

Mike, could you post a picture of these tires on your Chevelle?? I am curious to see how they look mounted and on the car... Do you have any issues with the tire rubbing the wheel well while turning?? I am wondering if I will on the Nova from what Sam indicated... Thanks...

Rich

[PxTx]

I love the sidewall of these Firestone wheels. They remind me of the old Stahl and Firestone 500's

http://www.cokertire.com/670-15-firestone-blackwall.html

http://www.cokertire.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/f/i/firestone-deluxechampion-670-15-568800-10in-rgb1.jpg

[Salvatore]

there ya go!!

[PxTx]

Yeah Sam, you were right about the 670 size. Seems to be one of the few to come in black wall and offer a pretty good fit on a Camaro or Nova.

[day2killa]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the 670 or 640/15 nylon thumpers for the front. BF Goodrich Silvertowns or the firestones. </div></div>

i just spent some time researching these tires on sam's recomendation, the dims on these tires are almost the same as a moroso drag front, so will this tire give me that vintage drag look? It seems like it should, doies anyone have any pics of this tire on there car?
http://www.cokertire.com/brands/firestone-1/640-15-firestone-blackwall.html

[Plowman]

That is good stuff,keep up the good work.

[Hemicolt]

Looks good to me. 27&quot; seems to be good, middle of the range height.

[Hemicolt]

Here is a link to Hurst Racing Tires.

http://www.hurstracingtires.com/1093440.html

[Salvatore]

I think the BF's or Stones should work fine Killa! Gotta remember nobody on the street bought racing fronts in those days. We went down to Sears, Penney's, Pep Boys etc. and bought the cheapest tire we could for our applications. Can't make this Day-2 thing a science just make it the best bang for the buck as we did 40 years ago.

[day2killa]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the BF's or Stones should work fine Killa! Gotta remember nobody on the street bought racing fronts in those days. We went down to Sears, Penney's, Pep Boys etc. and bought the cheapest tire we could for our applications. Can't make this Day-2 thing a science just make it the best bang for the buck as we did 40 years ago. </div></div>

I actually ordered the firestones on your suggestion Sam just waiting to get them from Cocker, I really think they will give me the look that I am shooting for.

[Slashnine]

What size was the original version? 28&quot; and29&quot; seem too tall!

[day2killa]

well I got the 28 tall tire and I think I went to big the car is sitting level in the pic, any input?

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h31/oldprobmx/DSC00663.jpg

[Salvatore]

yes, a little tall but if it steers on the rims you want to use, stay with them.

[day2killa]

it has pleanty of clearance from what i can tell

[PxTx]

Is there a floor jack under the control arm? If not, the front suspension is not being loaded. I think you'll be fine with what you have. What size is it?

[day2killa]

they are 670x15

[Salvatore]

actually the F78/15's GTO DON has for sale would work good too.

[day2killa]

mounted and test fit, really changes the look of the whole car.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h31/oldprobmx/cragar.jpg

[mockingbird812]

More pix!

[Postsedan]

That's a great picture, by itself.

Dan

[day2killa]

Thanks I liked the pic also, not ready to share the rest I still have a ton of work to do.

[PxTx]

Don't hold out too long on us man. Most of us have the vision, even if your car ins't even 50% done.