The rear tire looks like it may have had a flat spot, unless it's the lighting.

i noticed the toe-in wear last year before i took it to the cleveland Zconvention and had an alignment. i hear yea about the rotation aspect but what, rotate after 5K miles, that like rotating every oil change.:stupid:

can i get yokohamas to fit and will they last longer?

i hear yea about the rotation aspect but what, rotate after 5K miles, that like rotating every oil change.:stupid:

Yup. I rotate mine every 18 months or so. Takes about 20-30 minutes. No big deal, just part of regular maintenance. I've got 10k in three years on my Toyo 195/70-14s now (14x6 wheels), still much life left. Several more years. Indeed, I'll probably replace them due to age long before they wear out.

can i get yokohamas to fit and will they last longer?

I'm sure you can find Yokos to fit your narrow steelies, one of the two sizes I listed above should do it. Don't know if they'll last longer, though.

would my rims be 5"? almost certain these are the original rims that came with the car.

A '72 should have come with 5.0", yes. The size will be stamped on the face of the rim, under the hub cap and near the valve stem.