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Tires for the 78 El Camino.

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Been doing some shopping around for tires for the 78 El Camino. Anyways, Nebraska Tire has the Mohawk Predator SRS 235/60r15 for $68.95 per tire. I plan on getting a set of Centerline Autodrag rims with the satin finish. I've look at many different rims, but after thinking long and hard, I want the classic hot rod look, and the Centerline Autodrag screams hot rod. Anyone know anything about the Mohawk Predator SRS ??? http://nebraskatire.com/cgi-bin/mivavm?/Merchant2/merchant.mvc+Screen=PROD&Store_Code=NTOS&Product_Code=MOH14054 So we're talking $275.80 + shipping for all 4 tires. Does that sound like a good deal ??
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Supposedly made by Yokohama , but I can't dig up proof online . Some of those off brands are made by other people anyway :dunno:
 
But for $275.80 + shipping for all 4 tires, what do you think ?? I'll be paying $650.00 for the 15X8 and 1/2 Centerline Autodrag rims with 3 and 5/16 back spacing.
 
Those tires are too small for the rear of your elky. I'd go with some 275/60's. We had a 78 Malibu street/strip car and were able to fit some 29/10.5's no problem.
 
Depends on the look you want . Some like the big and small look , and some like the same size all around .

My Chevelle came with 235/60's on it . I plan on running 17" in a classic look , or if I can find them , some 89 GTA rims and 245/50/16 all around .

I want to go fast and turn myself :wink1:
 
I want the same size tire all the way around. I've changed plans, I will be going with a 16x8 rim with a 4" rear spacing. So I need a 16" tire that will fit on a 8" wide rim. I don't like the ultra low profile tires with the sidewall of a rubber band, but a short sidewall is okay.
 
gauder said:
245/50's on the front and 255's on the rear.
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Again, I need too stay with the same size tire all the way around. I do NOT want different size tires front from back. I'm a firm believer that rotating the tires they will last longer. You can not rotate the tires if you run different sizes front and back.
 
Do you think you'll be able to run 16X8 rims on all four corners with the same backspacing? I don't.
 
gauder said:
Do you think you'll be able to run 16X8 rims on all four corners with the same backspacing? I don't.
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Why not ?? I'm talking 16x8 with a 4" backspacing. Why wouldn't that work ??
 
Lowered it may rub a little sometimes up front during turns with bumps . Not lowered it won't rub at all . Lots of guys at El Camino central run em that size .

I miss my Monte :(
 
pauly383k10 said:
Lowered it may rub a little sometimes up front during turns with bumps . Not lowered it won't rub at all . Lots of guys at El Camino central run em that size .

I miss my Monte :(
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I'm not into the lowered thing. Infact, I'm researching stiffer springs for the front end for when the 427 go's in. I'd like it too sit a inch or 2 higher then it does now.
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Funny that you mentioned El Camino Central. I'm the region 11 director over there.
 
pauly383k10 said:
Awesome . I read sometimes . Do they allow guys without g-body's anymore :thumb:
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Honestly don't know. It's a free site, so I don't see why not. But I don't decide stuff. Heck, just register and post.
 
Z3PR said:
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If you click on the link, it's a fitment guide for g-bodies of what has and has not worked for other people. I thought it might help you out.
 
gauder said:
If you click on the link, it's a fitment guide for g-bodies of what has and has not worked for other people. I thought it might help you out.
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Okay, thanks.
 
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