New owner in Surprise Arizona

Post by **negusm** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:44 pm

Tx Trooperstang wrote:Goodyear Gatorback Repops are available now if some of you don't know.

Tom

Problem is that these were never used on our cars.

At least for the Capris, they were lower profile tires and tough to find now.

-Mike

svo413 · Post by **svo413** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:53 pm

Yes, they are available at $325 per tire. Wtf.

While I put nos parts on my car, it's more of a daily driver. I have 3 car now with dried out side walls which will never get worn out. I dont see it as a good long term investment as are nos parts.

svo413 · Post by **svo413** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:53 pm

Double post

Tx Trooperstang · Post by **Tx Trooperstang** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:14 pm

I have a contact from the SSP Web site that they can be obtained cheaper. Less than $280.00 a tire.

Tom

AZCruisen · Post by **AZCruisen** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:24 am

Well the 20's are off and the stock wheels back on, albeit missing the center caps. I went with the Falkens, and at $77 a tire they will work fine. Tread looks good on it actually, and they are the proper size. Can't wait to take it for a spin to see how much better it rides now compared to those 20's. Does anyone know if there is a comparable center cap that is cheap that I can throw on for now until I can justify the $180 for the proper ones?

Hank, I will be taking it up there for sure now since I have the wheels on. We will be there probably around noon. Still have to clean it up tomorrow morning.

svo413 · Post by **svo413** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:35 am

If you have the old center caps, someone made stickers. Which falkens did you get, 512 or 912?

AZCruisen · Post by **AZCruisen** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:46 am

Here are a couple photos from when I loaded her up to bring it home.

svo413 · Post by **svo413** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 3:06 am

Looks better than i thought it would. My pull down motor has not worked long before it got it. I just used the latch to release it and stick my fingers under it to release it. I think my relays are the problem but have not got around to troubleshoot.

AZCruisen · Post by **AZCruisen** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 3:59 am

Tires are the 512. My pull down motor is busted in pieces. I am currently looking for a replacement from a caddy.

svo413 · Post by **svo413** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:16 am

You can find replacement plastic housings on eBay.

Tx Trooperstang · Post by **Tx Trooperstang** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:46 am

There are a set of caps on Ebay.
Tom

AZCruisen · Post by **AZCruisen** » Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:43 am

Thanks for the tip on the caps. Hope to get those! Cleaned up the car today. Man did it need it. Took her up to the Pavillons cruise in Scottsdale and had a blast.

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Tx Trooperstang · Post by **Tx Trooperstang** » Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:04 am

I learned something new about the tire sizes used. Coupe used 225 50 15 and Convertibles used 215 65 15 in 85'.

Tom

hanksgt · Post by **hanksgt** » Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:46 am

Car looks great. So glad you're out cruising with it already. Don't forget the pizza cruise Sat Jan 27!

AZCruisen wrote:Thanks for the tip on the caps. Hope to get those! Cleaned up the car today. Man did it need it. Took her up to the Pavillons cruise in Scottsdale and had a blast.

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svo413 · Post by **svo413** » Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:17 pm

Pretty sure the vert. Used 225/60-15 tires

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