Group formed to rescind 1975 9" tire rule!

Stan Weiss · 03-31-2023, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 427FE

The Atlas Bucron 8.20's is a better choice. On a 4" rim like the old days.

Great Idea.

Stan

Dave Gantz · 03-31-2023, 09:23 PM

It seems that being able to pass a history exam regarding Stock, and its various transformations, will have to be a prerequisite to joining the group! Actually, it could be interesting to record what has transpired over the years. Some at NHRA "Club Headquarters" may find it interesting.?

I have some memory back to '72, I'd be glad to contribute what I can remember to the cause.

Mark Yacavone · 03-31-2023, 09:48 PM

Billy, "Mark" me down.You've got my number.

After all...I want what's good for ME, ME, ME

Joe Fasano · 07-06-2023, 11:58 AM

I will take two sets of Bucron's if anyone knows where they might be.

Frank Castros · 07-06-2023, 07:45 PM

Hoosier #18950

Mike Jones · 07-06-2023, 09:42 PM

Nice to hear from you Frank.

CMcAllister · 07-07-2023, 09:42 AM

"Street type or drag slick tires, maximum 9 inch tread width"

Good news - rules say you can use the 7" tires. Even street tires. Throw them on there.

Motorcycle guys might know which ones to use.

07-07-2023, 11:11 AM

Question, is there a rule that says you cannot run a smaller tire?
If there is no rule then y’all can run the small tire.
No disrespect but Why penalize the other cars?

Adger Smith · 07-10-2023, 07:38 PM

Great Idea Billy....
That might stop the rush to make Stock into Super Stock...& equalize
the old combos with the new factory cars.
That is what we had when I started and somewhere along the way the high HP guys wanted 9".
Would love to see a COPO on 7" tires...

Casey Miles · 07-10-2023, 11:56 PM

I tried the 7" tires with no success, I know that the SS class of the Southeast Gasser Association mandates that the racers use the 7" tires. They only run the 1/8 mile and I know that some hook pretty well to allow them to run well into the 6,60 second range at 105 MPH.
I would try the 7" tires again, they were 5lbs lighter than the 9" tires which means more wheel speed.
Casey Miles
248H Stock

03-31-2023, 09:23 PM	#2
Dave Gantz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Verrry South Jersey Posts: 537 Likes: 134 Liked 251 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Group formed to rescind 1975 9" tire rule! It seems that being able to pass a history exam regarding Stock, and its various transformations, will have to be a prerequisite to joining the group! Actually, it could be interesting to record what has transpired over the years. Some at NHRA "Club Headquarters" may find it interesting.? I have some memory back to '72, I'd be glad to contribute what I can remember to the cause.

03-31-2023, 09:48 PM	#3
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,815 Likes: 2,904 Liked 5,121 Times in 1,952 Posts	Re: Group formed to rescind 1975 9" tire rule! Billy, "Mark" me down.You've got my number. After all...I want what's good for ME, ME, ME __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

07-06-2023, 11:58 AM	#4
Joe Fasano Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hasbrouck Heights NJ, Naples Florida Posts: 299 Likes: 4 Liked 232 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Group formed to rescind 1975 9" tire rule! I will take two sets of Bucron's if anyone knows where they might be.

07-06-2023, 07:45 PM	#5
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,974 Likes: 2,586 Liked 2,725 Times in 961 Posts	Re: Group formed to rescind 1975 9" tire rule! Hoosier #18950

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07-07-2023, 09:42 AM	#7
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 614 Likes: 16 Liked 920 Times in 259 Posts	Re: Group formed to rescind 1975 9" tire rule! "Street type or drag slick tires, maximum 9 inch tread width" Good news - rules say you can use the 7" tires. Even street tires. Throw them on there. Motorcycle guys might know which ones to use.

07-07-2023, 11:11 AM	#8
Barry Polley Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Group formed to rescind 1975 9" tire rule! Question, is there a rule that says you cannot run a smaller tire? If there is no rule then y’all can run the small tire. No disrespect but Why penalize the other cars?

07-10-2023, 07:38 PM	#9
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Group formed to rescind 1975 9" tire rule! Great Idea Billy.... That might stop the rush to make Stock into Super Stock...& equalize the old combos with the new factory cars. That is what we had when I started and somewhere along the way the high HP guys wanted 9". Would love to see a COPO on 7" tires... __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 07-10-2023 at 07:38 PM. Reason: sp

07-10-2023, 11:56 PM	#10
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 705 Likes: 128 Liked 500 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Group formed to rescind 1975 9" tire rule! I tried the 7" tires with no success, I know that the SS class of the Southeast Gasser Association mandates that the racers use the 7" tires. They only run the 1/8 mile and I know that some hook pretty well to allow them to run well into the 6,60 second range at 105 MPH. I would try the 7" tires again, they were 5lbs lighter than the 9" tires which means more wheel speed. Casey Miles 248H Stock Attached Thumbnails