Running DR's on 15x7 V6 wheels?

HoustonGT

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Hey guy and gals. My GF gave me her v6 rims to run Drag Radials on since she got some DD Bullitts. They are the stock 15's that came on the 99+ V6's and are in good shape.
I can't decide between the Nitto's or BFG's but think i'll go with the BFG's just because i'm not goin to be driving onthem other than to and from the track. My question is what size DR's can i run on a 7" wide rim? Would it be possible to run a 275 and if so, what side wall? 50 or 60? Any info would be helpful. Thanks

 

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I wouldnt even run a 275 bfg on a 8 inch rim, 245 is probably pushing it on a 7 inch rim.

 

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255's can be done on a 7", that's as wide as i would go

 

HoustonGT

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Guess i'll just run a 225 since they're drag radials and will hook anyways, but with a 60 or 50 sidewall?

 

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bfg 225/50 15



do they even make a 225/60?

 

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I ran a 275x50x15 BFG drag radial on 7" V6 wheels.....1.77 60' and ran 12.89. They will work fine on the track Drop the pressure to around 12# and hang on

 

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JayC said:

I ran a 275x50x15 BFG drag radial on 7" V6 wheels.....1.77 60' and ran 12.89. They will work fine on the track Drop the pressure to around 12# and hang on

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Exact same tire/rim combo I'm running. Just threw em on tonight for the track tomorrow. Hittin the 100shot on the VHT for the first time

 

Jackie Chan

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i guess everyone saying not to do it has never been to the track. i cant recall how many fox body guys i have seen with 10" wide slicks on ponys or turbines

 

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JayC said:

I ran a 275x50x15 BFG drag radial on 7" V6 wheels.....1.77 60' and ran 12.89. They will work fine on the track Drop the pressure to around 12# and hang on

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Thanks for the advice. What RPM did you leave the line at? And did you slip or dump the clutch?

 

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HoustonGT said:

Thanks for the advice. What RPM did you leave the line at? And did you slip or dump the clutch?

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5000 with a quick slip...set them to 12psi and give them a good burn on the first pass of the day

 

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that can work but get M/T tires they grip hard and they are radials...