Lateral-g has a modern Pro-Street section how do you all like the modern look.I am kind of the fifteen inch wheel kind of guy but the tall deep look is kind of growing on me.It may grow on me but dont think I will make the change because of the cost.Post some of your modern PS cars if you got um.....

I love the look your just so limited in wheel choices dew to there is only a few companys making the big rollers in 15" wide not to mention the amount of jack it cost per wheel called budnik the other day to see if they would make me a set of just 15x15's and they said they had to cut down two 10" wide hoops and weld them together and true them up the 15"s were 780.00 a wheel a 20 is over 1k a wheel. Mickey thmpson has about the only nice choice but there up there in money aswell

I personally hate that look. What purpose does it serve? I saw a high dollar "$240K" 70 Camaro at a show the car was built t the T it was a show only car with a "modern" Pro Street look. The rear wheels totally took away from the car. The rear brakeks looked tiny and the Chevy bolt pattern looked silly on a 5 spoke wheel of that size. It had to be 22-24" wheel. I will see it I can find a picture of it.

The only thing pro street about them is that they won't perorf at the track. The sidewall is far to short and stiff to ever hook up. So these cars are nothing more than posers. At least "real" pro street cars have the correct equipment to perform even if many never see a track. You can at least look at them and know they mean business.

The true meaning of a Pro Street car is it's supposed to look like a drag car, except have treaded tires instead on slicks for street use. How many Pro Stock cars do you see with 20"+ wheels? Don't you think if there were an advantage they would be using them. I'll just be glad when the "clown shoe" (big wheel) fad passes. The only thing they look decent on are trucks/SUV's and a few modern cars that the wheel openings were designed for the larger wheels (think Dodge/Chrysler 300M).

Of course the above is just my honest openion, take it for what it's worth. You will never see those big wheel on any classic car I own PERIOD.

......The only thing pro street about them is that they won't perorf at the track. The sidewall is far to short and stiff to ever hook up. So these cars are nothing more than posers. At least "real" pro street cars have the correct equipment to perform even if many never see a track. You can at least look at them and know they mean business.

The true meaning of a Pro Street car is it's supposed to look like a drag car, except have treaded tires instead on slicks for street use. How many Pro Stock cars do you see with 20"+ wheels? Don't you think if there were an advantage they would be using them. I'll just be glad when the "clown shoe" (big wheel) fad passes. The only thing they look decent on are trucks/SUV's and a few modern cars that the wheel openings were designed for the larger wheels (think Dodge/Chrysler 300M).

Of course the above is just my honest openion, take it for what it's worth. You will never see those big wheel on any classic car I own PERIOD.

I share the same opinion as Royce. This is the true meaning of Pro Street.....:yes::cool:.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/1969ProStreetCamaro/1432572_7.jpg?t=1245112501

David F.

I share the same opinion as Royce. This is the true meaning of Pro Street.....:yes::cool:.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/1969ProStreetCamaro/1432572_7.jpg?t=1245112501

David F.Whos is this David looks like we need some more pics of this one....

Whos is this David looks like we need some more pics of this one....

Don't know who owns that Pro Streeter Dave, It was on Ebay several months ago and I saved that pic because I liked the car.

David F.

I am with Royce and David here.I do like a little rake in a pro street though..and the above picture ^ is a great example of that.

Yes, that is Pro Street. Maybe we can come up with a new name for the "Modern" Pro Street, something that doesn't have "Pro Street" in the name.

I thought modern pro-street meant you had a dual needle seat blow through carb.:D

Just kidding.

I personally hate that look. What purpose does it serve? I saw a high dollar "$240K" 70 Camaro at a show the car was built t the T it was a show only car with a "modern" Pro Street look. The rear wheels totally took away from the car. The rear brakeks looked tiny and the Chevy bolt pattern looked silly on a 5 spoke wheel of that size. It had to be 22-24" wheel. I will see it I can find a picture of it.

The only thing pro street about them is that they won't perorf at the track. The sidewall is far to short and stiff to ever hook up. So these cars are nothing more than posers. At least "real" pro street cars have the correct equipment to perform even if many never see a track. You can at least look at them and know they mean business.

The true meaning of a Pro Street car is it's supposed to look like a drag car, except have treaded tires instead on slicks for street use. How many Pro Stock cars do you see with 20"+ wheels? Don't you think if there were an advantage they would be using them. I'll just be glad when the "clown shoe" (big wheel) fad passes. The only thing they look decent on are trucks/SUV's and a few modern cars that the wheel openings were designed for the larger wheels (think Dodge/Chrysler 300M).

Of course the above is just my honest openion, take it for what it's worth. You will never see those big wheel on any classic car I own PERIOD.

I also share Royces' opinion, that "modern" look is terrible in my opinion and serves zero purpose.

Here is my meaning of "Pro street"....
http://www.cpgnation.com/forum/attachments/85d1209683982-comp-cams-powered-camaro-sets-new-pat-stoken-ppn-1.jpg

Yes, that is Pro Street. Maybe we can come up with a new name for the "Modern" Pro Street, something that doesn't have "Pro Street" in the name.

I can come up with a few.....no "pro" or "street" in the name, but a few of the same letters may be used..:D

looks good, not very usable though!!

I feel the same way you guys feel. I like the big meats in the back. I bought a set of the MT SR Radials and did not like them. They were 33 x 22 x 15 too. They were great for the street but if you hit them hard or even at a roll thay acted real funny. It was kinda scary. I put the Hoosier Quick Time Pros back on it and now the car acts normal again.

I am pretty much in agreement.

To me Pro-street is a street (some would say questionable) drivable drag car.

Huge meats, usually drag radials, cage, monster engine, back halved etc

The "Modern" pro-street cars (and I know this is a bad generalisation) are mostly PT cars with huge rear tyres. That is they are LSx/T56 based, usually no cage (not always but usually), not really designed for drag strip use. Here is an example (not my car)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/general%20photos/67_red.jpg

Now this will sound wierd, but I like both styles yet don't consider my car to be either. It is not PS and it is not PT, but it is inbetween

4 Link rear
11" Rims
324 x 45 series M&H Drag Radial
632 BBC (crate motor at this stage, will be blown later)
TH400
9" rear with 35 spline with a Detriot locker
AME Front clip
330mm discs allround
coilovers all round
17" rims all round

Car still very much in build stage (here is a pic)
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_3207.jpg

I agree we need a better name for mostly PT based cars that have massive rear wheels.

Having said that I have seen some outstanding PS car that run 20's. Is it practical down the strip and do they drag em with the 20's? No they usually swap em for a tyre with a larger sidewall. The 20's and rubber bands are for looks on the street.

Yes, that is Pro Street. Maybe we can come up with a new name for the "Modern" Pro Street, something that doesn't have "Pro Street" in the name.

i call them "Pro Hot Wheels".

I am pretty much in agreement.

To me Pro-street is a street (some would say questionable) drivable drag car.

Huge meats, usually drag radials, cage, monster engine, back halved etc

The "Modern" pro-street cars (and I know this is a bad generalisation) are mostly PT cars with huge rear tyres. That is they are LSx/T56 based, usually no cage (not always but usually), not really designed for drag strip use. Here is an example (not my car)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/general%20photos/67_red.jpg

Now this will sound wierd, but I like both styles yet don't consider my car to be either. It is not PS and it is not PT, but it is inbetween

4 Link rear
11" Rims
324 x 45 series M&H Drag Radial
632 BBC (crate motor at this stage, will be blown later)
TH400
9" rear with 35 spline with a Detriot locker
AME Front clip
330mm discs allround
coilovers all round
17" rims all round

Car still very much in build stage (here is a pic)
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t37/cluxford/IMG_3207.jpg

I agree we need a better name for mostly PT based cars that have massive rear wheels.

Having said that I have seen some outstanding PS car that run 20's. Is it practical down the strip and do they drag em with the 20's? No they usually swap em for a tyre with a larger sidewall. The 20's and rubber bands are for looks on the street.

Imho..20's and rubber bands have no place on the street or the the strip when referring to a Pro Street.My version is a driveable street legal car with high sidewall steam rollers and pizza cutters up front with some forward rake brought on by the massive 33" tire height.As for the powertrain...whatever blows your skirt up.But you better have some ponys under the hood to justify why you need that much tire to hook the car.Now that would be posturing/posing.

I have always been in love with the pro stock look and the feel to the simmilar looks of the pro street cars. Large rollers have there place just not in pro street heres why IMO, first if your drag racing it theres just not enough side wall to hook them up to launch and with a narrowed rear there just not set up to corner carve either so to me they are just for show, plus cars that usually this radical just arent driven 100 miles at one clip ecs with 13 gallon tanks in them so enjoy a big tire car and leave all the lookers with there tongues hanging out because no matter what is argued a blower and big tires will always get attention!

My 33x19.5's tucked on air ride! soon to have new wheels after it gets out of mock up!

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/Nova/Rearbellypan072.jpg

And George that thing will look bad a$$

Having said that I have seen some outstanding PS car that run 20's. Is it practical down the strip and do they drag em with the 20's? No they usually swap em for a tyre with a larger sidewall. The 20's and rubber bands are for looks on the street.


That's the whole problem to me. The idea behind Pro Street is a car that can drive straight to the track and run decent times. Maybe I just don't get it. I can tolerate 17" wheels but, that's max for a classic car in my book. they actually make 12" drag rubber (fatties and skinnies) I have yet to see anything is 20"+ and I hope to god I never do.

Found a few cool Pro streets thought id share pretty bitchin rides!

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/pro2.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/pro8.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/MonsterVette.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/9853059183423-Pro-Street-Fabricatio.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/7008212510293-Pro-Street-Fabricatio.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/huggertubechassisrear.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/shafiroff540.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/Fleetline48/huggertubechassisside.jpg