Day 2 tires--- what are you looking for? - Page 3

**brent396** · #21 12-11-2011, 04:28 PM

[quote=69 Post Sedan]I'm running L60-14's on 7" rims. I'm not saying it's right but they seem to be fine. To me, that's what they did back in the day.

Here is a perfect example of what I'm talking about. How wide are those rims.....6" maybe 7"?

What size tire do you think that is on the back of the camaro i like that look

Most cars ran

**69 Post Sedan** · #22 12-11-2011, 04:59 PM

Those look just like the ones I purchased last year. They are vintage M&H Racemaster 29x10x15 on a 15x6 Cragar SS wheel.

Kurt

**69 Post Sedan** · #23 12-11-2011, 05:15 PM

Check out the Rims/Tires on the back of Jerry's Chevelle. These pictures were taken around 1973 IIRC.

Kurt

Hemicolt · #24 12-11-2011, 05:19 PM

Thanks for the info. That was part of my original comment / question, I wasn't sure if anything was ever offered that filled the void I was speaking of.
Pro Tracs can almost cover the look that some people are wanting, but Polyglas tires in that size would be really cool if it was possible.
And as I said above, I understand what you guys are saying about what was being offered back then and what everyone may have liked. But that was then and this is now. There is a wider offering of wheel sizes and offsets. It's kind of like camshafts. I never hear about anyone asking for a 3/4 or full race cam. They are taking advantage of a better suited variety, just like some using a different wheel size today.
If I ever went to bias ply tires on the Chevelle and wanted a 28" tall tire, I would install a L60 on a little wider rim and mini tub the car. The tire I have on there now is the widest I can go without anything rubbing. It wouldn't have anything to do with being 100% period correct, it has to do with me having my car look and sit the way that I want it to.
My Vega may or may not have some little things here and there that may make someone say, "that part doesn't have the look of a real Day 2 car". That label or name doesn't matter to me. Me being happy with my car is what matters. I use the term on here because everyone knows what I am referring to when I say it.
And even though I ask questions about the history or request the valuable opinion from someone, the final choice is my own.
It's like my Model A I'm building. The street rod, gasser and beater crowd all argue with me about what I am building. Some say it is more of a street rod while others argue that it's not. I don't care about being placed in one of their cubby holes, I just care about building what I like. Which is what hot rodding is supposed to be. Expressing your own taste.

Now,shouldn't we get off this side road we went down and get back to the original question? Someone else needs to suggest if any tires should be covered..lol

**whitetop** · #25 12-11-2011, 05:28 PM

This tire thread is like pornography. We can't define the look that all can agree on but know it when we see it. LOL. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

Hemicolt · #26 12-11-2011, 05:54 PM

LOL!
I don't know. There seems to be one view that all men can agree on when it comes to that subject.

**69 Post Sedan** · #27 12-11-2011, 06:02 PM

I personally like this thread....different ideas/opinions.

Back to the OP. I think 14" tires would be a hit; G60-14, L60-14's, F70-14, G70-14 etc...

The reason I say this is that it appears 15" tires are readily available....even vintage ones.

Kurt

**SmallHurst** · #28 12-11-2011, 06:22 PM

If you are wanting a taller tire, but are willing to give up a little footprint, the G70-15 is available. Some guys who want a more level look go L60-15 in back with a F70-15 up front.

From what I am gathering, it sounds like a G60-14 or L60-14 would be a good offering to look at? The question of the day would then be how many would purchase this tire?

**whitetop** · #29 12-11-2011, 06:57 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmallHurst</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

From what I am gathering, it sounds like a G60-14 or L60-14 would be a good offering to look at? The question of the day would then be how many would purchase this tire? </div></div>

I would go with L60-14 than G60. G60-14 were kinda small and I would think would have a limited following out there.

**PxTx** · #30 12-11-2011, 07:16 PM

You see, from where I am standing, although I have several vintage 14" wheels, I am more likely to buy tires for my 15x4 wheels first. I would think a set of 7.60 or 7.10 15 would be a popular tire. It would be a real hot seller if you could get the Stahl name on it. Without that, i would probably not be as interested.

As for the L60-14, I think I'll hold off for a while.