Re: 165/80-15s as Frontrunners
[Re: 67Satty]
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11/12/17 05:11 PM
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Probably 1900# - 2000# or so on the front axle. I wouldn't use a true non-DOT frontrunner on the street. I would use a DOT tire made for the heavier cars. If you race the thing, speed rating is something else you need to look at.
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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Re: 165/80-15s as Frontrunners
[Re: 67Satty]
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11/12/17 08:20 PM
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I have 165/80 15's on my 3150lb Valiant. I have 205/70 15's on my 67 Satellite, but my wheels are 4".
It looks and performs good although it is quite sucked in on the wheel. There just aren't any choices between the two tires.
"Livin' in a powder keg and givin' off sparks"
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Re: 165/80-15s as Frontrunners
[Re: 67Satty]
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11/12/17 09:02 PM
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tex013
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I use a 185/80R15 , in either Hancook or Kumho . Korean brands This is on a 68 Satelite
Tex
New best ET 10.259@129.65 . New best MPH 130.32 Finally fitted a solid cam, stepped it up a bit more 3690lbs through the mufflers New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm Power by Tex's Automotive
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Re: 165/80-15s as Frontrunners
[Re: tex013]
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11/13/17 08:25 PM
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I use a 185/80R15 , in either Hancook or Kumho . Korean brands
Not a commonly available size here in the U.S. Yeah, I looked in the past and came up pretty much w/ zilch.
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Re: 165/80-15s as Frontrunners
[Re: 67Satty]
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11/13/17 09:22 PM
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tex013
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Brad , not super available here either I order them in . can take a couple of days mate of mine runs the MT radial fronts - but wow pricey I would go 205/70 or 205/75 if there was supply issues , these are pretty common
Tex
New best ET 10.259@129.65 . New best MPH 130.32 Finally fitted a solid cam, stepped it up a bit more 3690lbs through the mufflers New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm Power by Tex's Automotive
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Re: 165/80-15s as Frontrunners
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11/14/17 02:22 AM
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This post got me thinking. I run the 165-80-15 basic VW tires on the Barracuda. I'm not worried about the weight but the 130MPH might be over what there rated for. Time to look for some front runners that are built for higher MPH.
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Re: 165/80-15s as Frontrunners
[Re: 67Satty]
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11/14/17 12:50 PM
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I ran the 165R15 tires for a long time running mid 10s at 128-129 mph at 3700 lbs. I know a bunch of cars faster than that running those tires for years. The speed rating on tires is for a sustained period of time, not short bursts.
CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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Re: 165/80-15s as Frontrunners
[Re: 67Satty]
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11/14/17 12:54 PM
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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I have 2 sets on run on my 65 satellite.Both at least 10 years old.Drive it onthe street and strip.The load rating is for one tire IE one side of the car.So 1200 x2 for both on the front.people way over think stuff.Oh yeah I did run Mickey fronts.Worst POS I ever had.Id take tires with bad belts before them.Wasnt the car either ran them on 3 different evhicles and they were trash.Maybe the new ones are better.Rocky
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Re: 165/80-15s as Frontrunners
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11/14/17 01:15 PM
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forever, my understanding of speed rating tires go through is for sustained speed, with heat build up at "xxx" tire load. as rocky said, one tire only. double that to see what any pair of tires will support. with that said, most reasonable quality tires start at around 112mph sustained speed [T rating ?]. even if going 9's at 130ish mph, the few seconds above 112 is virtually meaningless, because not much heat can be built up unless the tire[s] are very underinflated. just make sure the tire[s] can support the nose weight, and the inflation is at the maximum, or 5-10lbs. over, and you will have no trouble. now if you were 165-200mph, well, time to re-evaluate your front runner choice.
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Re: 165/80-15s as Frontrunners
[Re: tex013]
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11/14/17 05:13 PM
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mate of mine runs the MT radial fronts - but wow pricey
As are the M&H radial fronts I ended up buying. Can't say how they work, yet, unfortunately.
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Re: 165/80-15s as Frontrunners
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11/15/17 11:30 AM
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I'd swap my 28" tall MT Sportsman fronts for a pair of their 28" tall front radials in a heartbeat if I had an extra $400 laying around. The radials drive MUCH better on the street.
CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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