Re: 15" tires
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10/18/13 01:49 PM
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Specific questions for TC, any one else with input please join the party.
TC you stated "Not sure how I feel about this rear tire and I may go for a 28x12 on my next set" What was it you didn't like, tire not tall enough looks wise, 28 x 12 would bulge more at the side wall on a 10" rim, or? Did you try a 28 x 12 yet?
Your thoughts on handling performance of these tires...
What is the back space on your rims F&R? Do you feel a 7" front rim would pinch the 26 x 8 too much? Have any rubbing issues anywhere?
Thanks for all your help on this and other questions you have responded to.
Last edited by Rapom65; 10/24/13 02:44 PM.
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Re: 15" tires
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10/18/13 03:11 PM
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10" tires do not belong on 7" wheels. You need to be around 9" for a proper fit.
We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon
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Re: 15" tires
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10/18/13 06:09 PM
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8" tires will work on a 7" wheel since you're not looking at a crazy low profile.
We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind. - Stu Harmon
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Re: 15" tires
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10/18/13 07:41 PM
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Have you looked at Team III wheels?
Mopar to the bone!!!
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Re: 15" tires
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10/18/13 11:00 PM
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Have you looked at Team III wheels?
Yes and when I buy new rims they will be high on the list. Unfortunately with the cash available right now I can buy new 15" tires and finish the car or I can buy 17"+ tires & rims and not finish the car. Either way sucks.
Here's what's still on the shopping list... 4 speed refresh - bearings & syncos Firm Feel III conversion Brake booster rebuild Firm Feel T-bars Fox/Hotchkis shocks exhaust pipes (have TTIs and Flowmaster Mufflers) heater box rebuild kit ignition system push rods gauges spark plug wires plus a million bits and pieces
then tires.
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Re: 15" tires
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10/18/13 11:55 PM
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Specific questions for TC, any one else with input please join the party.
TC you stated "Not sure how I feel about this rear tire and I may go for a 28x12 on my next set" What was it you didn't like, tire not tall enough looks wise, 28 x 12 would bulge more at the side wall on a 10" rim, or? Did you try a 28 x 12 yet?
Your thoughts on handling performance of these tires...
What is the back space on your rims F&R? Do you feel a 7" front rim would pinch the 26 x 8 too much? Have any rubbing issues anywhere?
Thanks for all your help on this and other questions you have responded to.
Hey Rapom,
Only reason I would go the 28" rear tires is the look. 26" square doesn't look bad, but the 28"s would like more era correct. No, I've haven't tried 28"s yet. I actually haven't tried the 26" yet.
When I was inspecting the engine for its install( a former race engine from my drag car) I found a couple of blackened bearings, so my plan on getting it together and on the road fell apart for a time. So I can't comment on the sticking ability of the MT SRs. Talking to the reps at Mickey Thompson, they are claiming a 15k mileage capability out of these tires, if you don't abuse them which tells me they are a bit softer than your average BFG.
Rims are 15x8 front, with 4.5 back space. No rubs under full compression or full lock, but the fender lip edge was close enough to make me roll it to avoid any potential problems. A 4.75 back space (which I had with a previous set of wheels) would have been perfect. 4.75" is as much back space as you can run with a 15" rim before it hits the ball joint. Rears are 15x10 with 5" back space. Rear housing is a '67 B body with springs moved 1" inboard and zero arch leafs. Again, no rubbing issues anywhere.
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Re: 15" tires
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10/20/13 12:22 PM
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Yes the MT I tires are old school bias ply, but they also have 4 ply sidewalls so even though they are tall, they are probably going to deflect much less than the current crop of 2 ply sidewall radials. Why not pick up a pair of G-60 MTs for the front? 27" tall, 10.4 section width with 7.4" tread face. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mtt-1566 Granted its a bit tall for a front tire, but judicious trimming might fit it.
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Re: 15" tires
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10/22/13 05:16 AM
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In bias ply designs you could look at Pro-Trac or American Racer to complement the MT "I"s. I think Towel City still offers bias plys as well. No exact matching tread pattern, but similar construction and sizes.
Or if you know a good carpenter with a good lathe you could make some tires out ov wood?
With all due respect, why is anyone talking about ancient bias-ply tires in a cornering forum? That stuff was less than marginal 40 years ago, let alone how bad it would be, even NOS if you found some today. My 15 year old sun-baked Radial T/A's i use for rollers would work better than an 'I' tread MT or any old bias trash. I had Pro Tracs on my 70 Buick when i was 18 years old and immortal, and even i thought they were scary back then...
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Re: 15" tires
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10/22/13 05:29 AM
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Yeah, pickings are slim in 15" categories for performance street. Most are designed for cruisers (high mileage/low traction)and have not had significant updates to their construction in decades.
The two newest carcass designs for 15" tires are the MT SR and the Maxxis Marauder. Both H rated, both classed as LT tires, both with decent tread designs. In the realm of street competition tires are of course the Hoosier A and R series and the Avon CR6ZZ.
I suppose if you were so inclined, you could pick up some radial slicks and groove them to a street type tread. They may casually appear to be legal, but close inspection of the sidewall warning would say otherwise. Could lead to liability issues and a host of trouble if you were to ever get in an accident with them on the car.
Have you actually tried that 295/50-15 Marauder? I didn't know they came in a 295. Wonder if they'd be as good as say, the old Comp T/A (H-rated). I had those on my A66 Challenger, though they were very small (235 & 255/60-15's) and that car actually did pretty damn well with them. I'd be down for a 295/50-15 version ov those Comp T/A's, or a similar level tire in a Marauder, for the time being anyways. Till i can afford the 18" Forgelines...
About grooving a slick... how hokey would that look? Could you dictate the design to any real degree? Are there not rain tires in a Goodyear racing tire? The Goodyear racing catalog seems to have a lot ov options, and in wide 15's too... but again, its just too confusing a catalog to figure out.
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