Day 2 Tire Options
 

Hi Guys, I was looking for some ideas on Rear Day 2 tire options for my 1969 Camaro. I’m looking for brand new tires with the old school Day 2 look. I recently installed air shocks/extension bolts and shackles so I have plenty of clearance. I’ll be using Cragar SS 15x8. I would like at least a 10.5 wide tire. Also would like a DOT approved street slick. Any ideas as far as tire manufacturers? Vendors that sell ? Any help is much appreciated. If anyone has any photos of their current Day2 appearing modern street tires that would be awesome. Thanks Rob

M&H Cheater Slick Drag Race Tire 26.0" x 10.5" - 15" brand new $204 each, they work awesome and look correct, I have them on my 1969 Chevelle

I got these from Jegs or Summit, everybody carries them

They do look nice. They certainly fill in the wheel well !! Thanks

Great Topic!
I really like these M&H tires-
M&H Racemaster Muscle Car Drag Tires MSS-004 at Summit, Jegs etc.
The J60-15 would look great, was thinking those on 15x7 or 15x8 Mag wheel would work without much suspension work? Sounds like you have clearance worked out.
The G-60-15 Polyglas tires are popular with stock suspension too.
Maybe some Pro-Tracs? or Mickey Thompson has something?

This is exactly what we are looking to do as well for Benjamin's build! Something new and safe, but retro appearing - except that we have to deal with the Nova wheelwell dimensions.... I'll have to check what size tire we have on there now since these BFG's fill it out pretty well.

L60 Goodyear
 

I really like the Goodyear l60’s,they are smooth as radials,smoke good and have good traction

I run the M&H Racemaster Muscle Car Series tires. The size is P275/60-15. They are 28” tall, 10” wide with a 11.7” section width. They are on 15x8 S/S wheels with 4.25” backspace.

I can personally say that they definitely look old school and 100% dead hook on the strip AND the street!

Kurt :3gears:

Do you have screws in those Kurt?

You guys are Great. Thanks for some fantastic ideas.

No screws at all......

How do those M&H Muscle car Drag tires drive on the street? Do the soft sidewalls make them a little squirrely on highway off-ramps, etc?

I don’t notice anything scary.....but that’s all I’ve had on the car for years. First was Mickey Thompson Indy Profile tires for a long time. Then I had ET Street DOT 28x10.5 tires but they only had 8” on the ground. Now I run these....they have 10” on the ground and look the part best. IMO

The Indy Profile tires looked great too....they would stick good at the track but beefed for mercy on the street....lol

The ET Street also looked good but the M&H look and work better.....for me.

The skinnies up front will move around when caught in a wide gap in the road. When I’m on a curve or turning, I try to take my time.....although I’ve been known to “try” and keep up with some friends in the Hot Rod Power tour when it came through Wisconsin....lol

I keep the tire pressure around 28-30 on the roads and 19-21 at the track.

Kurt

Another great tread. I am torn between day 2 and modern radials to drive the wheels off mine. Maybe next year I can "justify" a second set with my wife. I am in the middle of a 4L80 install and getting grilled on cost.



Kurt how much room do you have on each side of the tire. With a little ballast I can get mine to hook with G60s, but I also like a full wheel well.

I have plenty of room.....the key is to have the correct backspace. For a 1968-1972 Chevelle, whatever the width of the wheel is, divide in half and add a half inch. For example, an 8” wide wheel needs a 4.5” backspace.....ideally. Most of the 8” wide wheels I’ve found have a 4.25” backspace, which work.

I have a set of 7” wheels with a 4.5” backspace. They work but sit in a little too far. But they do fit.

Kurt

Hi Kurt, do you run tubes in the M&H tires? Thanks Rob

No tubes......

Hi Guys, just an update. I followed Kurt’s advice and went with M&H Racemaster Muscle Car Series tires size is P275/60-15. They are mounted on Cragar 15x8 with standard offset. Air shocks with extension bolts and a Shackle lift kit helped with the clearance. Not to mention the Day 2 look I was after. Thanks to all for your thoughts and input. Rob

Looks fantastic.......nice job!!!

Those match up nicely Rob. May I ask which front runners you guys are running?

The Front Runners are vintage Cragar 15x4. I have new Moroso drag special tires mounted on them. ROB

Here is a different angle for a better view of the 15x4 front runners for those who ask asked. Thanks Rob

Tuff look - GREAT stance!! Do you have spacers on the front wheels?

No spacers

Love the SS hood over those infernal belly button cowl scoops everyone and their brother are running

Rob,
The car looks GREAT!!
What size front-runners are those Morosos?
Any issue with rubbing etc?
I like how they fill the front wheel-well visually over the smaller diameter tires I've seen others mount up on skinny rims.
Thanks!

Hi Jerry, the front runners are 7.10-15 4PR. They are Moroso Drag Specials. There is no issue with rubbing etc. They fit under my Camaro perfect. Best of Luck. ROB

I’m bumping this up for another member....and it’s a kewl thread too!!

Kurt

This thread was a huge help for me !!!!! ROB

Car looks killer Rumble! Can't beat Cragars and your color. Keep the posts coming.