rim size for drag radials

Erskine · Apr 19, 2005

ok i got a 96gt and i got two sets of rims. the 17" and the 16" rims. i want to get some dr but i dont know what rim to put them on. i got the 16 for winter cause they have a bigger side wall. but the 17s are bigger diameter so wouldnt that make me run a little slower. if this makes since to u please repley.

Gearbanger 101 · Apr 19, 2005

The '16's would be your best bet. Not necessarily because of the additional weight of the '17" rim, but because the 16"-wheel will allow for a taller sidewall and more wrinkle when shocked hard off the line. It will give you a little more leeway before breaking the tires loose, as a result.

all that being said, regardless of the diameter, I'd still go with whichever wheel was the widest of the two which would give you the biggest foot-print.

Cobra Jay · Apr 19, 2005

I'll use Mickey Thompson ET Street Radials as an example since those are the one's I'llbe getting as soon as they arn't on B.O.

Lets say you go with a 16" M/T- a 255/50/R16 is the only size 16 they offer.

1st off you'll need a 10" wide wheel.

Approx weight-28# Sidewall width-10.3" Tread width-9.7" Overall Dia.-26.0.

Now if you go with a 17" M/T- a 275/40/R17 is the only size 17 they offer

For this tire you will need a 9" wide wheel.

Approx weight-28# Sidewall width-11.0" Tread width-10.2 Overall Dia.-26.0.

I'm not sure what the difference in weight is between a 16x10" wheel and a 17x9", buit I'm sure it's got to be pretty close, I'm no math wiz.

If they are close, then I'd say this ones a no brainer!

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