Motion Tires

[Schonyenko2]

Does pro trac have a web site? Schonye

[JoeG]

Hello Whitetop,
I wasn't suggesting he go for the 235's,if the 275's fit thats the way to go if he choses. Usually the L series Ingelwoods would rub on a hard launch or if you had some friends in the back seat and went over a nice bump,- But the tire sizes are a bit different from back then, I was just giving him some info to be aware of, as he got close to the old L series Ingelwoods size. It was also a required option with Motion to raise the car all around when getting L series Ingelwoods.---But like you said the 275's fit nicely---Sounds good.--JoeG-- [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

[JoeC]

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(from whitetop)... if not sure what to run always go bigger to be safe

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That's a good one Dave [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[whitetop]

The L series Inglewoods based upon the catalogs I have are around 9" wide and 28" tall, some were 29 and 30" tall. Coker says the 275 60 pro Trac is 10" wide but I just measured a set they had on display at Carlisle and measure actually 9 1/2. Even M/T's measurements in th catlog are slightly larger than in real life.

Copo
Most of the Motion cars I've seen in the mags from the period are not level but have a nice rake, and large rear tires. The 235's will make your car look like a taildragger IMO. I found a good pic and will post it later today or tonight.

[COPO]

It sounds like tire fittment should not be a problem, so it looks like I'll go with the 275's w/15x8's on the rear and 235's w/15x6's on the front. Hopefully, Coker has them in stock!

Dave, if you can post a pic, that would be great. Thanks for all the replies! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[whitetop]

Charlie
I will post the pic later today. Are you sure you want to go with 235x60's for the front? They will have a funky sidewall on 15x6 rims. The tires will look puckered in. They would work on 15x7 but are still to wide IMO to look good on front. F-70-15 would look better with 15x6 Cragars on the front. 235 -60's is the bias ply equivalant of a G-60-15. If you are wanted a 60 series tire on front I would go with an F-60. The G-60 in front will make your car look like a Trans Am racer or G machine unless that is the look you want.
Wasn't the biggest 60 series tire available on the muscle a F-60?
Dave

[whitetop]

Charlie

Here are the specs for this pic L-60-15 rear (275-60-15) on 15x8 wheels, article mentioned the rear size but not the front. Looks like 15x6 on F-70. I know the rear size is correct per the article because in the pic I can see the L-60-15 on the sidewall (7:00 position). I have small pic from the front and the tires are definetly not 60 series.
Also he is running air shocks. I back from my original position. You may need to run air shocks, small shackles or rearched springs to get the car up in the rear to clear the tires. However, this car definetly has the right stance and look.
Dave

[whitetop]

Another 69. 275-60 rear on 15x8, 15x6 front on F-70-15.
You can see the 70 series on the front sidewall. I personally don't like the M/T F-70 tires. They are too wide and have a funkly look. Best is Goodyear or Firestone F-70. Car has a nice rake.

[whitetop]

Rear shot

[whitetop]

The right way a Camaro should sit. Raised front and rear with a nice rake. But this is my opinion. Can't handle tail draggers.