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QKENUF4U · 10-14-2005, 01:01 AM

im in the search for some dirt track tires (dirt stars or similar) in the size range of 295-315.
i bought a set back home (dirt stars) for under my 68 camaro and they where the NICEST RIDING street tire ive ever owned. i want a set for under my truck.
if ya have some buds that dirt track and they have some old tires in good shape and they want to sell some let me know. smelan656@cs.com
thanks
lance

68C15 · 10-14-2005, 07:32 AM

around here they use Hoosiers or McCrearys. the local boys running in the street stock class run Big O's. I cant remember the design though. they dont last long on pavement.

_Dick_ · 10-14-2005, 08:36 AM

Try looking around here ,its all racing junk LOL
http://www.racingjunk.com/exec/ca/browse/45/

good luck

cdowns · 10-14-2005, 08:50 AM

it's very unsafe using those tires on the street not to mention being against the law A DUMB THING// add to that the fact that in the case of a serious crash if you"re found with non-dot tires you void any insurance coverage you have and become liable for everything out of your own pocket.... is it worth risking everything you own now and anything you may get in the future to run those tires??????

Joe67 · 10-14-2005, 09:33 AM

Moved to General Discussion

weasel29gm · 10-14-2005, 07:18 PM

Been around dirt racin' for over 30 yrs. And never heard or seen dirt tires on the street. Like C Downs said not DOT approved.

68C15 · 10-14-2005, 09:53 PM

I think he is looking for the tires that some sanctioning bodies call for in the rules. they specify DOT tires. they DO ride nice, just dont last long.

Apache · 10-14-2005, 11:03 PM

I had a set of dirt track tires about 3 years ago. I only used them a few times to see what kinda traction I could get with them. They dont last long at all, I wouldnt recommend them for street use at all. I stick to my BFG T/A's for the street

QKENUF4U · 10-15-2005, 02:01 AM

the DIRT STARS i had where DOT.
as for wear i dont drive the truck enough to worry about it and its not like i plan on driving it in the monsoons we have.
as for unsafe i had tubes in them so how are they any more unsafe than a typical tire. i wasnt using the car for carving corners etc. so i didnt need the stiff sidewall etc.
the truck gets used once a week for a walmart/groceries run (couple miles) if that. hell my 96 z71 only got 6k put on it in like 3 yrs since i have the bike to ride. :p

Apache · 10-15-2005, 11:54 AM

I wasnt saying you are stupid for wanting to put them on the street, so dont get mad. I was just stating that they dont last long.

"i had tubes in them so how are they any more unsafe than a typical tire." They are alot softer then most tires, I played around with mine about 3 times and wore a hole in one. Tubes may help, but when you wear them out you cant run very long with a tube running on asphalt.

10-14-2005, 01:01 AM	#1
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	anyone know some dirt track racers...... im in the search for some dirt track tires (dirt stars or similar) in the size range of 295-315. i bought a set back home (dirt stars) for under my 68 camaro and they where the NICEST RIDING street tire ive ever owned. i want a set for under my truck. if ya have some buds that dirt track and they have some old tires in good shape and they want to sell some let me know. smelan656@cs.com thanks lance

10-14-2005, 07:32 AM	#2
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	around here they use Hoosiers or McCrearys. the local boys running in the street stock class run Big O's. I cant remember the design though. they dont last long on pavement. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

10-14-2005, 08:50 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	it's very unsafe using those tires on the street not to mention being against the law A DUMB THING// add to that the fact that in the case of a serious crash if you"re found with non-dot tires you void any insurance coverage you have and become liable for everything out of your own pocket.... is it worth risking everything you own now and anything you may get in the future to run those tires?????? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 10-14-2005 at 09:43 AM.

10-14-2005, 09:33 AM	#5
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Moved to General Discussion __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

10-14-2005, 07:18 PM	#6
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Been around dirt racin' for over 30 yrs. And never heard or seen dirt tires on the street. Like C Downs said not DOT approved. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

10-14-2005, 08:36 AM	#3
_Dick_ PROUD TO BE A MEMBER Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 234	Try looking around here ,its all racing junk LOL http://www.racingjunk.com/exec/ca/browse/45/ good luck

10-14-2005, 09:53 PM	#7
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	I think he is looking for the tires that some sanctioning bodies call for in the rules. they specify DOT tires. they DO ride nice, just dont last long. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

10-14-2005, 11:03 PM	#8
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	I had a set of dirt track tires about 3 years ago. I only used them a few times to see what kinda traction I could get with them. They dont last long at all, I wouldnt recommend them for street use at all. I stick to my BFG T/A's for the street __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's *10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd

10-15-2005, 02:01 AM	#9
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	the DIRT STARS i had where DOT. as for wear i dont drive the truck enough to worry about it and its not like i plan on driving it in the monsoons we have. as for unsafe i had tubes in them so how are they any more unsafe than a typical tire. i wasnt using the car for carving corners etc. so i didnt need the stiff sidewall etc. the truck gets used once a week for a walmart/groceries run (couple miles) if that. hell my 96 z71 only got 6k put on it in like 3 yrs since i have the bike to ride. :p

10-15-2005, 11:54 AM	#10
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	I wasnt saying you are stupid for wanting to put them on the street, so dont get mad. I was just stating that they dont last long. "i had tubes in them so how are they any more unsafe than a typical tire." They are alot softer then most tires, I played around with mine about 3 times and wore a hole in one. Tubes may help, but when you wear them out you cant run very long with a tube running on asphalt. __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's 10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd Last edited by Apache; 10-15-2005 at 11:54 AM.*



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