Re: Day 2 tires--- WANTED Reproduction Stahl Fronts!
Thanks for the info. That was part of my original comment / question, I wasn't sure if anything was ever offered that filled the void I was speaking of.
Pro Tracs can almost cover the look that some people are wanting, but Polyglas tires in that size would be really cool if it was possible.
And as I said above, I understand what you guys are saying about what was being offered back then and what everyone may have liked. But that was then and this is now. There is a wider offering of wheel sizes and offsets. It's kind of like camshafts. I never hear about anyone asking for a 3/4 or full race cam. They are taking advantage of a better suited variety, just like some using a different wheel size today.
If I ever went to bias ply tires on the Chevelle and wanted a 28" tall tire, I would install a L60 on a little wider rim and mini tub the car. The tire I have on there now is the widest I can go without anything rubbing. It wouldn't have anything to do with being 100% period correct, it has to do with me having my car look and sit the way that I want it to.
My Vega may or may not have some little things here and there that may make someone say, "that part doesn't have the look of a real Day 2 car". That label or name doesn't matter to me. Me being happy with my car is what matters. I use the term on here because everyone knows what I am referring to when I say it.
And even though I ask questions about the history or request the valuable opinion from someone, the final choice is my own.
It's like my Model A I'm building. The street rod, gasser and beater crowd all argue with me about what I am building. Some say it is more of a street rod while others argue that it's not. I don't care about being placed in one of their cubby holes, I just care about building what I like. Which is what hot rodding is supposed to be. Expressing your own taste.
Now,shouldn't we get off this side road we went down and get back to the original question? Someone else needs to suggest if any tires should be covered..lol
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