front runner tires?

[Resurrected69ss]

What's up guys, since I'm getting the 15x4 cragars they have currently have 5.50 moroso drag special tires. Obviously I can't run them in the street so I was wondering what was a popular tire you would run on a 15x4 back in the day? I see cooker has some. I'm guessing they would have to be a bias ply for the look. Also want the right size! Probably a 6.50-7.00? Any pics would be great! Thanks!

[PxTx]

Can you give us a picture of what you are working with? I'm of the opinion that there some good choices which are a balance of the old look, reasonable clearance and drivability- then there are the real deal tires that would be awful for the street are not poser tires in any way. How authentic are you looking to be and what is the rest of your package?

[DW31S]

I just got some Firestone 7.10s for the front of my '69 W-31. They have the "ridges" on the outer edge and have the "look" I was seeking. I will change BACK to the other tires when I get back to the track---the 'Stones are very heavy. I have several sets of Cragars (various sizes, front and slicks) already mounted. The Firestones were readily available and weren't terribly expensive.

[Resurrected69ss]

Pxtx once my computer is back up and running I will get some pics up! Can't do it through my phone <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif. I'm looking for pro stock style front tire like grumpy and them would run.

[markjohnson]

I have Moroso Drag Specials on the front of my car with no problems. I probably wouldn't put them on a daily driver but they're fine for a weekend car.

[69 Post Sedan]

I'm with Mark as I too am running 7.10-15 Moroso Drag Specials on my Chevelle with 15X4 Cragar SS wheels. It's a little bit of a challenge but I love it and the look.

Technically the wheels aren't street legal along with the tires but I've never had an issue.

Kurt <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Day2_69Z]

You would have issues if you drove here, In Western, Pa.
(pot hole capitol of the East)

on a serious note, are your cars Power Steering or Manual.....fast ratio or normal ?

[TheNovaMan]

Kurt, how are your wheels not street legal?

[Day2_69Z]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Resurrected69ss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Pxtx once my computer is back up and running I will get some pics up! Can't do it through my phone <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif. I'm looking for pro stock style front tire like grumpy and them would run.</div></div>

Are you building a real look alike or a 'look a like'
There's a Beautiful set of Stahls on EBay offered by a member here. $1,000 .....

[GTO_DON]

I have a couple pairs of goodyear f78-15's Blackwell with the diamond sidewalls that look cool if u want.

[GTO_DON]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Day2_69Z</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Resurrected69ss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Pxtx once my computer is back up and running I will get some pics up! Can't do it through my phone <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif. I'm looking for pro stock style front tire like grumpy and them would run.</div></div>

Are you building a real look alike or a 'look a like'
There's a Beautiful set of Stahls on EBay offered by a member here. $1,000 ..... </div></div>I also have a pair of NOS DRAG 500's if you want the real look.

[Day2_69Z]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GTO_DON</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a couple pairs of goodyear f78-15's Blackwell with the diamond sidewalls that look cool if u want.</div></div>

sending you a PM Don

[69 Post Sedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TheNovaMan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Kurt, how are your wheels not street legal? </div></div>

Pete, on the inside of the Cragars I know is says something to the effect of &quot;For Drag Racing Only&quot;. The front tires say &quot;Not for highway use, for drag racing only&quot;.

Kurt

[TheNovaMan]

No kidding? Does it maybe say that on the SFI sticker?

[69 Post Sedan]

It's stamped on the wheel.

I've often thought that's why they don't make them anymore and also why they went to 4.5&quot; wide wheels as they can be DOT approved then.

Kurt

[Zman1969]

old VW beetle tires are still around but probably all are radials not a good mix with bias rears!

[Salvatore]

640x15 Goodrich work well on a 69 Camaro. They are just under 27&quot; tall and do not rub when you turn.
Have them on the front of mine.

[PxTx]

I've ran the VW tires. Honestly it was because they were given to me. Bit small for most cars.

Sammy is giving you good advice on the 6.40x15. When your tires are scraping and rubbing, it takes a bit of the fun out of your ride. I'm a glutton for punishment though . I run 8&quot; wheels on my 65 Chevelle which is tough on the early A-body. If you go any bigger on your Camaro you'll have to remove the 12 o'clock fender bolt for the wheel well- at a minimum. I do like that oversized tire look!

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/GrumpysToyIngenue.jpg

[Resurrected69ss]

Thanks guys! Pxtx I agree with you and Sammy. I'm definitely gonna go with the 6.40 BFG silver towns up front. I think that would be the perfect look and fit I'm looking for!

[Plowman]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pxtx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've ran the VW tires. Honestly it was because they were given to me. Bit small for most cars.

Sammy is giving you good advice on the 6.40x15. When your tires are scraping and rubbing, it takes a bit of the fun out of your ride. I'm a glutton for punishment though . I run 8&quot; wheels on my 65 Chevelle which is tough on the early A-body. If you go any bigger on your Camaro you'll have to remove the 12 o'clock fender bolt for the wheel well- at a minimum. I do like that oversized tire look!

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/GrumpysToyIngenue.jpg </div></div>***That front Cragar on &quot;The Grumps&quot; car are all shiny all over the center of the Cragar but that is back in the day too. Guess back in the day the centers always look better all shiny too.

[TheNovaMan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's stamped on the wheel.

I've often thought that's why they don't make them anymore and also why they went to 4.5&quot; wide wheels as they can be DOT approved then.

Kurt</div></div> I see. I'll have to have a look at my skinnies and see if they have anything stamped on them.
I suspect they don't make 15x4 wheels any more because 15x4 rim shells are no longer available, but I suppose they could make rim shells themselves if they REALLY wanted to.

[whitetop]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TheNovaMan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's stamped on the wheel.

I've often thought that's why they don't make them anymore and also why they went to 4.5&quot; wide wheels as they can be DOT approved then.

Kurt</div></div> I see. I'll have to have a look at my skinnies and see if they have anything stamped on them.
I suspect they don't make 15x4 wheels any more because 15x4 rim shells are no longer available, but I suppose they could make rim shells themselves if they REALLY wanted to. </div></div>

I spoke with Cragar directly 8-10 years ago when they went to 4.5 and he said due to safety and as other have said dot legal at 4.5