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Tbruz · 03-31-2012, 11:39 AM

Getting ready for the final touches on my 1972 Blazer.
Going for a total stock off the showroom floor look with steel wheels and poverty caps and period correct tires.

Per the SPID, L78 15 tires were supplied.

I have one Uniroyal Snowplow M&S tire as a spare, came with the truck and looks like it has never been on the ground.
Can't seem to locate these tires(or reproductions) anywhere, Checked online, Coker, Etc.

Any suggestions for a old school looking L78 15 tire appreciated.
Post photos if possible.
Thanks,
Tbruz

RLONG · 03-31-2012, 04:43 PM

Have not even seen that number in years they would be a belted tire not many around may try a trailer tire. The L78 was the biggest i saw put on 69-72 blazers. People did start putting 1100-15 on them with stock lift. Lifited saw some with 1200-16.5 on them but not from factry.

old man jimmy · 03-31-2012, 11:59 PM

They came with polyglass tires. Doubt if you can even get them anymore. Steel belts were a big improvement over them anyway.

4oldcars · 04-01-2012, 09:54 AM

Diamond Back Tires, Conway, SC 888-922-1642 dbtires.com

Tbruz · 04-01-2012, 03:28 PM

All,
Thanks for the info.
Tbruz

03-31-2012, 11:39 AM	#1
Tbruz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Windham, NH Posts: 226	Old school tire question Getting ready for the final touches on my 1972 Blazer. Going for a total stock off the showroom floor look with steel wheels and poverty caps and period correct tires. Per the SPID, L78 15 tires were supplied. I have one Uniroyal Snowplow M&S tire as a spare, came with the truck and looks like it has never been on the ground. Can't seem to locate these tires(or reproductions) anywhere, Checked online, Coker, Etc. Any suggestions for a old school looking L78 15 tire appreciated. Post photos if possible. Thanks, Tbruz

03-31-2012, 04:43 PM	#2
RLONG Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BROOKELAND,TX Posts: 228	Re: Old school tire question Have not even seen that number in years they would be a belted tire not many around may try a trailer tire. The L78 was the biggest i saw put on 69-72 blazers. People did start putting 1100-15 on them with stock lift. Lifited saw some with 1200-16.5 on them but not from factry.

03-31-2012, 11:59 PM	#3
old man jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: texas Posts: 329	Re: Old school tire question They came with polyglass tires. Doubt if you can even get them anymore. Steel belts were a big improvement over them anyway.

04-01-2012, 09:54 AM	#4
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: Old school tire question Diamond Back Tires, Conway, SC 888-922-1642 dbtires.com __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

04-01-2012, 03:28 PM	#5
Tbruz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Windham, NH Posts: 226	Re: Old school tire question All, Thanks for the info. Tbruz



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