So I'm going to need larger slicks for 2 reasons. More traction and taller so I'm not in 4th in the 8th mile. Right now I have 26x8.5s and they fit just fine. The car is lowered and the fenderlips are rolled. Can I squeeze in the bigger tires and if so what rim and backspacing do I need.
hey i got a 83gt with 351w ,,i got 15x10 on a 6.5 backspace,,will clear will be close but under fender still..you will have to beat i little on the inside mine worked good,,,,i just got new tires there hoosiers 27x11.50 quick time,,they fit even better and hook better to ,,the mt.i had got squrrily on the top end,,the hoosiers got a stiffer sidewall goes straight down the track..the mt i had where 28x12.50x15.et steets...the best 60 ft, on m/t where1.633,,,the hoosers 1.572..running 10.59@130 with 175 shot..
A weld 15x8 with 6.5" backspacing would tuck real nicely. Just watch out for tailpipe rubbing. A 5.5" will fit on some cars, but if you can get the 6.5's to fit on the inside, then go with them.
before i had the 10 in rims i had 8 in on 5.5 spacing it just curled the tire up to much on the side i sold them an got 10in 6.5. backspacing like i said above..i got i pic but to large to post it ,,pm me .ill e mail it to you ...
Hey dartman same here about the squirrel antics. Pissed me off how unstable it was getting in just the 8th. Im pretty sure I need to go to a taller tire like yours because I'm deep into 4th in just the 8th. Hey, how close do your tires fit being 27s because I think I want to do 28s?