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Aug 28, 2019 | 07:06 PM

Troys Toy 70

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Once Olds Always Olds

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From: New Matamoras, Ohio

Mickey Thompson Sportsman series

Anyone running these? Good/Bad?

I have run BFGs, looking at a comparison between the two.

Aug 28, 2019 | 07:14 PM

11971four4two

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Street tires

I purchased 10 of the mickey S/T tires
4 of them balanced true / no weights on steel 15x7 ssIII rims

Much better ride than radial T/A

Aug 28, 2019 | 07:16 PM

truckman5000

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Very nice that's what I have

Aug 28, 2019 | 07:25 PM

Troys Toy 70

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From: New Matamoras, Ohio

Yes street tires. 70 442

Thinking 245 60 R15s, possibly 255s on the rear.

Aug 28, 2019 | 07:35 PM

RetroRanger

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ive got 255-60-15s all the way around FYI 72 supreme

Aug 28, 2019 | 07:42 PM

Troys Toy 70

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RetroRanger

ive got 255-60-15s all the way around FYI 72 supreme

Stock suspension?
Amy issues with rubbing on the front?

Thanks

Aug 29, 2019 | 04:57 PM

RetroRanger

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moog stock style replacement springs, 15" SS 2/3 very minor occasional rub in front in instances like backing out if a driveway thats a hill w the wheel at full lock. Never any issues at speed

Aug 29, 2019 | 05:17 PM

11971four4two

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I also am running 255/60/15 all 4 corners and spares as well....
Mickey Good Tire for the money

Aug 29, 2019 | 07:04 PM

Troys Toy 70

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RetroRanger

moog stock style replacement springs, 15" SS 2/3 very minor occasional rub in front in instances like backing out if a driveway thats a hill w the wheel at full lock. Never any issues at speed

That is what I am running for suspension. Good info, I am going to go this route.

Aug 29, 2019 | 07:21 PM

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Troys Toy 70

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Originally Posted by 11971four4two

I also am running 255/60/15 all 4 corners and spares as well....
Mickey Good Tire for the money

Thanks for the info. I am going to go with the MTs.

Aug 29, 2019 | 08:20 PM

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coppercutlass

Chevy budget Olds powered

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From: Elgin, Illinois

I cure the rub with 15x4's and 165-80-15's in the front lol. I been running a ( vw style ) tire in the front for years with a 275 60 15 nitto drag radial in the back.