Bob Lynch

went with 275 60 15 Miky Thompson Street E Ts on rear & 245 on the front ... had to roll the lip on the rear fender wells and trim the stainless to fit the 275s ... just finishing up a 69 442 convertible ... about 500/500 ... want to keep wheel wells stock ... have 12 bolt with 3:42 gears, TH400 ... looking for a good tire for everyday street use, of course I do not go out in the rain, (it never rains in California) ... does anyone care to share their war stories about solving traction/safety/ride quality??? Who thinks they finally got the right tire & wheel combo??? What did u do?
Thanks in advance for your input ... Bob Lynch

Jamesbo

I assume you're running 14" SS II's correct?

Bob Lynch

currently SSII 15s, probably x 7 or 71/2 ... purests, please cover your eyes ... this is a mod so I am not stuck on tradition ... open to 16 or 17s ...

Jamesbo

I like these but that's why they have horse races, Different people.... like different horses.

Bob Lynch

James ... do the GTIIs hook up? I think I see the size correctly ... r they 235 60 15s? ... think I need more contact area and a soft compound ... tire shreeding is only fun the first few times ... then u want to GO! ... u r right about growing up ... at nearly 62, I have the same problem I had at 18 ... just can't keep my foot out of it ... Bob

Jamesbo

Insted of lead additives, try lead remover [from your foot]

But yes they bite well.

Bob Lynch

I love that!

Mongoose

Do those wheels come in 17's??? Now THAT would be cool!

Bob Lynch

I'm told that the Mickey Thompson street radials in 275 60 16 is a good way to go ... anyone running them? care to comment ... Bob Lynch

69oldsguy

Wow! 275/60-16. That's a huge tire. I don't know about the Mickey's. I couldn't find a tire that size on their site. All I know is that is going to be a huge diameter tire. I did find a 225/60-16 and it had a diameter of 27.1. a 235/60-15 has a diameter of 26.1. Personally, I wouldn't want to get any larger than that. 68's and 69's have an issue with the wheel wells. If you get too big and don't lift the car, when you turn the tire will catch the wheel opening molding and bend the $**#!! out of it. The earlier and later models don't have near as much issue with this. Be careful, and check those clearances. Happy hunting for rubber.
Kevin

sphinx_57

275 60 15 is about 28 inches in diamter or a 2356015 is about 26. I was thinking of running the 275 60 15 because a buddy gave me a couple for the back I'll post a pic if I get them on.

Bob Lynch

hey thanks ... I went ahead and bought some 275 60 15 for the rears ... now I need some SSII 15 x 8 with about 4 to 4.5" back space for them ... any ideas where to get a pair at a fair price? bob