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Project77 · 11-13-2011, 07:23 PM

i love the look of the flat top tires but cannot seem to find them anywhere where can i get some? who makes them?

str8axle55 · 11-13-2011, 07:42 PM

What is a flat top tire?

**Palf70Step** · 11-13-2011, 08:33 PM

Yes, curious minds want to know.

Only type I know of are on my 70 and they started as flat bottoms but since I olled the truck around, they are flat on top now.

Walts_restoration · 11-13-2011, 08:38 PM

You have my severely divided attention.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-13-2011, 08:47 PM

I am on the bandwagon I want to know what these tires are that you speak of haha?

Restrorob · 11-13-2011, 09:04 PM

I believe he's speaking of the old polyester tires that had no bulging sidewalls something like a old polyester semi truck tire, square/flat top and sides.....

powerdriver 1958 · 11-13-2011, 09:18 PM

Is this what you had in mind ??

stroker87 · 11-13-2011, 11:04 PM

ok i'm in since i'm clueless?

andrewmp6 · 11-14-2011, 02:40 AM

That last picture is what they use to call a cheaper slick it was a recap turning a normal tire in to a slick.Take a look at http://www.cokertire.com/ if its a old style tire they have it.

rwhit57 · 11-14-2011, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

That last picture is what they use to call a cheaper slick it was a recap turning a normal tire in to a slick.Take a look at http://www.cokertire.com/ if its a old style tire they have it.

You mean cheater slick?

Project77 · 11-14-2011, 10:47 PM

im talking about the tires that look like they are flat but they are they are flat on the tops and have a butt load of tread they look freaking awesome

iveyftp · 11-14-2011, 10:53 PM

i too have never heard of this tire?

WigglesTheHoly · 11-14-2011, 11:04 PM

Bwaht?

gofastbobby · 11-14-2011, 11:20 PM

like this?

Restrorob · 11-14-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gofastbobby

like this?

Project77 · 11-14-2011, 11:24 PM

no nice try tho smart a$$ lol

they are just like regular tires they are meant for street/strip i think and they are just really wide and look like a bad a$$ tire nice and fat width but probably 40 or 50 series

J Knight · 11-14-2011, 11:24 PM

Yall look up these bias ply tire sizes:
N-50-15
L-60-15
These are most likely what he is refering to.

jdheff1982 · 11-14-2011, 11:24 PM

Is this what you are looking for?

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...11&FORM=IDFRIR

Project77 · 11-14-2011, 11:34 PM

found them

http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc

gofastbobby · 11-15-2011, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Project77

found them

http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc

I thought for sure you were talking about the one I posted.

stroker87 · 11-15-2011, 12:06 AM

ok so the pro street look? really fat tire in the rear with a narrow in the front?

that is a killer setup

OJ1988 · 11-18-2011, 02:54 PM

So he means wide tires.

Huh, never thought that. I was thinking he meant the cheater slick sytle with the squared off edges as well.

**Corts60** · 11-18-2011, 07:02 PM

I understand what you are trying to say. Like the ones in the pic below, right?

I also really dig the look of those tires. I wish they still made them.

J Knight · 11-18-2011, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

I understand what you are trying to say. Like the ones in the pic below, right?

I also really dig the look of those tires. I wish they still made them.

They still do. Ill have to try and remember where I saw them.

Redcap · 11-18-2011, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OJ1988

So he means wide tires.

Huh, never thought that. I was thinking he meant the cheater slick sytle with the squared off edges as well.

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Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: flat top tires? I believe he's speaking of the old polyester tires that had no bulging sidewalls something like a old polyester semi truck tire, square/flat top and sides..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

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stroker87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 321	Re: flat top tires? ok i'm in since i'm clueless?

11-14-2011, 02:40 AM	#9
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: flat top tires? That last picture is what they use to call a cheaper slick it was a recap turning a normal tire in to a slick.Take a look at http://www.cokertire.com/ if its a old style tire they have it.

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Project77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hallettsville, Texas Posts: 363	Re: flat top tires? im talking about the tires that look like they are flat but they are they are flat on the tops and have a butt load of tread they look freaking awesome

11-14-2011, 10:53 PM	#12
iveyftp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: wilburton, ok Posts: 33	Re: flat top tires? i too have never heard of this tire?

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11-14-2011, 11:24 PM	#16
Project77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hallettsville, Texas Posts: 363	Re: flat top tires? no nice try tho smart a$$ lol they are just like regular tires they are meant for street/strip i think and they are just really wide and look like a bad a$$ tire nice and fat width but probably 40 or 50 series

11-14-2011, 11:24 PM	#17
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: flat top tires? Yall look up these bias ply tire sizes: N-50-15 L-60-15 These are most likely what he is refering to. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350



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Project77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hallettsville, Texas Posts: 363	Re: flat top tires? found them http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...?Ns=Rank%7cAsc

11-15-2011, 12:06 AM	#21
stroker87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 321	Re: flat top tires? ok so the pro street look? really fat tire in the rear with a narrow in the front? that is a killer setup

11-18-2011, 02:54 PM	#22
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