Getting draglites but what size tires should I get?

[thinker]

I'm getting draglite wheels very soon,15x3.5 up front and 15x8 out back. What size tire should i get for the 15x3.5?(skinnies). I'm not sure if I'll get DR's for the back or slicks but If I get DR's what size is good? 245/45/17s? I'm sorta looking for a big tire that'll look good and hook. If I go with slicks, will 26x10 tires be ok? The quad shocks arent an issue, i can remove them.

peace

 

[cevtv]

I'm getting draglite wheels very soon,15x3.5 up front and 15x8 out back. I'm not sure if I'll get DR's for the back or slicks but If I get DR's what size is good? 245/45/17s?

OK, now think about what you just said.................. 15x8" in the back - and you are asking if a 17" tire will work?!?!?!

 

[willys1]

I thought it was just me

 

[BADPONYsc]

As for the 3.5" fronts, the only street tire that will fit them is the 165R15.... it's a VW bug tire. They're cheap too, $25-$30.

 

[thinker]

OK, now think about what you just said.................. 15x8" in the back - and you are asking if a 17" tire will work?!?!?!

my bad, i dont know much bout tire width and height

 

[thinker]

which one of these should I get?

front:
1. 15"x3.5", 4x4.25-4.5" Bolt Circle, 1.75" Backspace
2. 15"x3.5", 4x130mm Bolt Circle, 1.75" Backspace
3. 15"x3.5", 5x4.5-4.75" Bolt Circle, 1.75" Backspace

rear:
1. 15"x8", 4x4.25-4.5" Bolt Circle, 5.5" Backspace
2. 15"x8", 5x4.5-4.75" Bolt Circle, 5.5" Backspace

I'm running 4 lug right now. This stuff is in chinese, can anyone explain the technical part to me (how the hell do you determine the sizes ect)

 

[cevtv]

my bad, i dont know much bout tire width and height

OK. If the wheels are 15", then you need a 15" tire. Check these links for tire sizing info. Very helpful.

Tire Size Calculator


Tire Size Information


Sidewall Markings


As for what wheels, look into these:

Front


Rear

 

[rd]

I'm getting draglite wheels very soon,15x3.5 up front and 15x8 out back. What size tire should i get for the 15x3.5?(skinnies). I'm not sure if I'll get DR's for the back or slicks but If I get DR's what size is good? 245/45/17s? I'm sorta looking for a big tire that'll look good and hook. If I go with slicks, will 26x10 tires be ok? The quad shocks arent an issue, i can remove them.

peace

May or may not be important to you, but Weld lists the 3.5 fronts for track use only, ie, they will not warranty them on the street. So I bought 15x5.5 in for the front, and use 165-15 tires. Has worked great for 3 years.

Back needs more thought. Weld makes a couple different backspacings for 4 lug Mustangs. I got the 15 x7 's that have a 4.5 in backspace (I think).
That car is only going to see 225 or 235 tires so it did not matter.

You probably want the 15 x 8 in wheel, with the 5.5 in backspace, so it will sit in the fender deeper and the tires won't rub the outer fender lip.

Check with Weld or Wells Performance in Jacksonville Fl. They were excellent when I got mine.

 

[thinker]

great! thanks for all the info

 

[thinker]

one more question. can the D.O.T. ET Drag Tire that MT makes handle street driving? The reason I ask, is the nearest track is about 25miles away and in order to get there i have to take the freeway. Will the DOT rated tire wear more if I were to drive on the street?