will skinny Mickey Thomp Sportsman Fronts hold up my truck??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smoknbarrels · 08-18-2007, 06:02 PM

I want to run these tires in the front of my BBC '67 truck. http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...SportsmanFront

they are 4 ply wall and 4 ply tread. but are only rated for about 1500 lbs each (stamped on tires). I know they make an 8 ply version, but i don't want to run them as they don't have the 28" size i want and i think my truck will ride like a wagon then..

will these 4 ply tires work? even though they have a fairly light rating? or is my 4000 lb truck too heavy for them?

thanks!

bigjimzlll · 08-18-2007, 06:08 PM

I run them on my 3500lb BBC 67 truck. No problem what so ever. I don't think I would auto-cross with them...lol
I dont think theres anyway that your truck weighs 3000lb's on the front tires

smoknbarrels · 08-18-2007, 07:03 PM

Awesome! thats what i wanted to hear! how'd u get your BBC girl down to 3500 lbs?

bigjimzlll · 08-18-2007, 10:22 PM

Thats 3500lb with my 300lb azz in it. So it only weighs 3200lbs! It's a drag only front and back halved, mustang II front suspension and ladder bar rear.
Heres a videoof a burn out
Click here to watch MOV00769-86

BCOWANWHEELS · 08-19-2007, 01:36 AM

Do Not...... Run Those On The Street..... They Clearly Say For Racing Purposes Only. My Buddy Had A 1969 Nova With A 350 And Did A Hole Shot, Went Sideways Smoken The Rear Tires, Turnned The Steering To Correct The Course, Rolled A M/t Front Runner Clean Off The Rim Then Rolled His Car 6 Times. There For Straight Line Drag Racin Only. Use Your Own Judgement, Be Safe. It Aint Worth It.
Jmo
Bob

bigjimzlll · 08-19-2007, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

Do Not...... Run Those On The Street..... They Clearly Say For Racing Purposes Only. My Buddy Had A 1969 Nova With A 350 And Did A Hole Shot, Went Sideways Smoken The Rear Tires, Turnned The Steering To Correct The Course, Rolled A M/t Front Runner Clean Off The Rim Then Rolled His Car 6 Times. There For Straight Line Drag Racin Only. Use Your Own Judgement, Be Safe. It Aint Worth It.
Jmo
Bob

These are not front runners...they are the sportsman (street) front runner type. They are DOT approved full tread street tires.
I agree on front runners however.

67spanky · 08-19-2007, 05:51 PM

My father has a pro-street 57 chevy with M/T 29.5's on the rear and the same front tires as you are looking at on the front. The car is all steel with a 66 chevelle disc brake front end so there really is no weight reductiion at all. The tires have held up very well and seem to handle alright. Your pickup must be somewhat close in weight. I'd do it.

smoknbarrels · 08-19-2007, 08:07 PM

I wonder then, you'd need a pretty heavy vehicle to run the 8 ply's I imagine. I wonder what weight rating they have on them or if anyone has tried them?

08-18-2007, 06:02 PM	#1
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	will skinny Mickey Thomp Sportsman Fronts hold up my truck??? I want to run these tires in the front of my BBC '67 truck. http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...SportsmanFront they are 4 ply wall and 4 ply tread. but are only rated for about 1500 lbs each (stamped on tires). I know they make an 8 ply version, but i don't want to run them as they don't have the 28" size i want and i think my truck will ride like a wagon then.. will these 4 ply tires work? even though they have a fairly light rating? or is my 4000 lb truck too heavy for them? thanks! __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

08-18-2007, 06:08 PM	#2
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Re: will skinny Mickey Thomp Sportsman Fronts hold up my truck??? I run them on my 3500lb BBC 67 truck. No problem what so ever. I don't think I would auto-cross with them...lol I dont think theres anyway that your truck weighs 3000lb's on the front tires __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

08-18-2007, 07:03 PM	#3
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: will skinny Mickey Thomp Sportsman Fronts hold up my truck??? Awesome! thats what i wanted to hear! how'd u get your BBC girl down to 3500 lbs? __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

08-18-2007, 10:22 PM	#4
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Re: will skinny Mickey Thomp Sportsman Fronts hold up my truck??? Thats 3500lb with my 300lb azz in it. So it only weighs 3200lbs! It's a drag only front and back halved, mustang II front suspension and ladder bar rear. Heres a videoof a burn out Click here to watch MOV00769-86 __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA Last edited by bigjimzlll; 08-18-2007 at 11:03 PM. Reason: still can't sppel*

08-19-2007, 01:36 AM	#5
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: will skinny Mickey Thomp Sportsman Fronts hold up my truck??? Do Not...... Run Those On The Street..... They Clearly Say For Racing Purposes Only. My Buddy Had A 1969 Nova With A 350 And Did A Hole Shot, Went Sideways Smoken The Rear Tires, Turnned The Steering To Correct The Course, Rolled A M/t Front Runner Clean Off The Rim Then Rolled His Car 6 Times. There For Straight Line Drag Racin Only. Use Your Own Judgement, Be Safe. It Aint Worth It. Jmo Bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

08-19-2007, 05:51 PM	#7
67spanky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lenox Dale, MA Posts: 13	Re: will skinny Mickey Thomp Sportsman Fronts hold up my truck??? My father has a pro-street 57 chevy with M/T 29.5's on the rear and the same front tires as you are looking at on the front. The car is all steel with a 66 chevelle disc brake front end so there really is no weight reductiion at all. The tires have held up very well and seem to handle alright. Your pickup must be somewhat close in weight. I'd do it.

08-19-2007, 08:07 PM	#8
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: will skinny Mickey Thomp Sportsman Fronts hold up my truck??? I wonder then, you'd need a pretty heavy vehicle to run the 8 ply's I imagine. I wonder what weight rating they have on them or if anyone has tried them? __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project



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