Recommendations on Street/Track Tires

[kjspeed]

I did buy them from John as a spare set for track use and he did represent that they were magnesium. I did the vinegar test and they are definitely aluminum. I have emailed John to get his take on everything.

[shelbydoug]

I used 15x7 aluminum 200s wheels in 72 when I first got my car. I eventually went with the Shelby 10 spokes because of the negative offsets. The 200's I had were a +1/2" offset which limited the tire selection.

I've learned to cheat over the years and found out how to run 295-50-15 BFG's on the back. The Americans would not permit that.

These are E60's. Picture is a little faded but from spring of 1972. Car is -01107. I wasn't much with a camera back then.

[427heaven]

Well after reading all of the responses you cant really have it both ways. This is what I would recommend as I have used these for years from my STOCK CAR that I reused on some street cars. Use some stock steel wheels because they are inexpensive you can run up to 150mph without really to much concern old station wagon wheels or large cars all ran them all 15 inch cool huh, now for track tires I would recommend some hoosier slicks you can by them on line or most of the local race tracks have tire vendors on site to help you with your purchase and help your wallet get a little lighter, I say a little lighter because they are approx. 150 each cheap for going fast type tires. When your done playing at the track take em off put your magnesium wheels back on for the car shows and keep on smiling

[kjspeed]

The ones on the car now are American Racing also. F60-15's up front and L60-15's on the back. Okay for careful driving but not for pushing it. Or going over big bumps, or potholes, squirrels, etc.

[Bigfoot]

^^
Good photo
Looks ill...

[kjspeed]

When I thought the spare rims were magnesium and found I couldn't race them I was thinking of buying some lightweight steel circle track wheels and using Avons. Of course, if I can use the AR aluminum wheels I will probably shoe them with Avons so I can use on street and track. I'm not going to be pushing the car to the limit on the track or the street because I don't want scratches and dents all over my pretty green paint! But it would be nice to have something stickier than the bias tires on it now. I'll save them for shows.

[shelbydoug]

The tricked Avons will look the closest to this, the Goodyear Polyglass tires.

Personally I found that on the front, a 235-60-15 is big enough, gives nice clearances and you will see a tremendous difference with a radial tire instead of the Polyglass tire. Those are for looks and ride and handle like they are made out of concrete.

Here is the 295-50-15 on the rear with the 10 spokes. Notice the space between the tire and the fender.

[CSX2259]

Just a FYI,

We have not had any issues shipping the completed tires and any competent tire shop should have no problem installing the tires without issue. That being said, we can also custom make other fonts per the clients request.

[2112]

The ones on the car now are American Racing also. F60-15's up front and L60-15's on the back. Okay for careful driving but not for pushing it. Or going over big bumps, or potholes, squirrels, etc.

Looks fantastic!

[1109RWHP]

Just a FYI,

We have not had any issues shipping the completed tires and any competent tire shop should have no problem installing the tires without issue. That being said, we can also custom make other fonts per the clients request.

What does that service usually cost?

[shelbydoug]

Bella quoted me $800 for doing my four tires today.

[2112]

Bella quoted me $800 for doing my four tires today.

Was that for the Bluestreak style or '67 small letter polyglas style?

[2112]

John, when you shave the Avon sidewall to clean it up, is it smooth or slightly scuffed in texture?

[shelbydoug]

Bella quoted me $800 for doing my four tires today.

Was that for the Bluestreak style or '67 small letter polyglas style?

The LARGE letter Blue Streak style like in the pics posted here. The small letter type is like what is on KJspeed's car.

Text Bella. That's what I did. They probably will do them anyway that you want too? Probably you could do the SHELBY type with the Cobra on it also?

[kjspeed]

Shelbydoug - those tires seem to fit nicely! What are the rim widths and backspacing on those 10 spokes? I assume they are 15's?


Do you have stock brakes? The reason I ask is that mine has Wilwoods all around and need a little bit more clearance for the calipers.


~Kevin