randomnine7

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ive searched but cant get a definate answer .. im looking for a drag radial .. well a mickey thompson drag radial .. 255/50/16 will fit but is this the largest i can run on a 98 t/a stock 16" rims ..

thanks in advance !!

udienow

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If the stock rim is 8" like I am thinking it is... I wouldnt run much more then a 245...

fccs

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You need to tell us what size the wheel is.., if it's the stock 16x8 as mentioned above, then 255/50/16 is the largest you could put on it.

FSTR/TA

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Too not true, M&H RACEMASTER 305/40-16 fit like a glove and no rubbing. They are a DOT wrinkle wall slick and hook like a *****. I had them on my 16x8 TA wheels and you couldn't ask for a better fit. These tires were made specifically for the 16x8 wheel. I have a set with only about 4 passes on them and maybe 2,000 miles on the street I'll sell you for $ 125

blu byu EH

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I have the M/T 295/50/r16 on a stock 8" 10 spoke wheel. https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-ti...295-50r16.html

randomnine7

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yeah i think they are 16x8 ... and i reaaaaaaaally like the way th e 295/50/16 look .. so is this safe ? not that i care or anything lol .. but they dont look to be streched on the rim ...

fstr/ta send me pics of the tires ur seling ..

randomnine7

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wich tires is the best for racing ? i care more about the stickiness and 60fts than longevity .

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php

im looking at either the et street radial or the et street radial 2

slobird

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The new Toyo Proxes TQ drag radials come in a 275 45 x 16 size. Should be able to put these on the 16x8 rims. Thinking about trying some of these myself.

02sleeperz28

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Informative thread thanks guys.

blu byu EH

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Yes it is safe, M/T website said that they fit a 8" to 10" wheel and they are on a 8" wheel. I love them and they hook and book.

waterbug1999

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If its just drag racing then throw a 255/50/16 MT DR like you mentioned... I ran that for several years and loved it. I pulled a 1.45 60' with that exact tire/rim combo.

If you wanna drive it on the street, it will still work, but you have some *** whobble due to the taller sidewall.

fccs

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Ok wait are we talking about racing or just street driving. Drag radials and slicks are a completely different story for what you could fit with sizes.., for a normal street tire its 255, thats the biggest.

BigRobSS

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I'm running 255/50/16 Mickey Thompsons, they hook.

waterbug1999

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and drop the psi down to ~18...

randomnine7

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big rob ss .. hey can u post up more pics .. thats the size im looking for but wana see more pictures of them .. that or maybe a 275 ,or **** the 295 in that same tread pattern ! thanks !

waterbug1999

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I wouldn't go any bigger on a 8" rim than a 255...


Here is the only pic I could find of my old set up. 255/50/16 MT in the back on a TA rim. What kind of power you puttin down?

BigRobSS

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I'll take a few pics later today for ya

LS1RedZ

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My buddy runs a 28x11.50 ET Street on his 16" T/A wheels. He pulls consistent mid 1.5 60s..

waterbug1999

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Id like to know what the power level of the original poster is, alot of the times trying to fit the biggest tire on a rim is pointless.. I was over 500hp and still planting the 255's...

randomnine7

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450rwhp and about 600+ on the bottle ..

so im sure it might have traction issues .. but a 255 sounds good but i might get the 275 and see how i like them ..