RARON455

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Hey fellas, I just got my convo pros, I went with the 8.5 wide and 5.5 backspacing, any one running a 26 inch slick? what width,,,, I dont want the drag radials, these wheels had a set of them on them when I bought them, I am needing a full slick for a 6 speed car, so what are you guys fitting, I am looking at the hoosier 26x10x15 but in the specs is says recommended min width at 9 inches, I have 8.5 I think it would still be fine, anyone have any Ideas.

I want to stay with the 26 inch not the 28 because I have a 3.75 gear ratio, and I think the 26 will help the car.
Thanks fellas for any advice

SuperSlow02

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You should be fine on a 8.5. I ran a 10.5 on a prostar...too lazy to look up the widths but im sure it was 8 or 8.5. And good choice on the tire height, a 28 would be for alot of power or a nitrous hit off the line...for that it works perfect

mike c.

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I run a M&H Racemaster 26X11.5X15 cheeter slick. On my m6 car it out hooked et streets and drags. I also out 60 my boy who did he runs hoosier ti'll he tried my M&H tires. This tire has beeen the best i've tried so far for hooking a m6 with 1.42 best 60's on them N/A. It also comes in a 26x10.5x15 and will fit your rim size. These are wrinkle wall tires. A 28'' tire will be too much for a 3.73 and would kill your n/a times. I have 4.11's and I spray a 150 shot on the 26'' tire off the line with near no spin. www.intercotire.com jegs sells the m&h too. Goodluck to ya.

Caribe

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I have the same Convo Pro's as you. I run a M/T 26x10x15. At first I had problems with the rim spinning in the tire at launch. Screwed the rim to the tire and have no problems at all. I lose a little air during a week, but just fill before the races. Running tubeless.

RARON455

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Thanks for all the help guys, now I just need to decide which ones and buy them...

cgEvan

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I too ran 10.5" MT slicks on 8" rims...

airfix

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I currently run 26x10.5x15 et streets on 8.5 inch rims no issues at all.

Carter01

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Been researching this topic myself, seems the consensus is to purchase a Stiff Wall slick for m6 cars, I got this info from some of our moderators running 9s or faster. You will benefit more from the SW slick if you after aftermarket suspension parts as well. GL

custm2500

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Wheels you have will work just fine for the tire you are looking at. Idealy you would like a wider wheel but unless you are pushing the tires to there abolute maximum you will be just fine.

Sluggish

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+1 for that tire, plus those tires last a long time. I cut a 1.56 60ft time leaving on 3 psi, I have it up to 6 psi now but haven't been back to try it out.

custm2500

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WOW only 3 psi. I have hear as low as 8 psi but not 3. Worked out for ya. Did you seem to notice any hurt on the top end?

RARON455

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My real worry was that the 26 inch tire would not be enough, I have a 6speed, H/C fast 92 etc, And I will be leaving on the spray, I have a 3.75 rear gear, so I figured that the 26 tire would help me with my 60 ft, but I am also worried that the tire wont hold the car, I am currently looking at the 27 inch M&H racemaster slicks, still up in the air about which way to go, I have seen post of guys running 9s on a 26 inch tire. I have all the good suspension goodies, so I a set there. I may need an airbag or drag bar have to run it to see. I am just really confused if the 26 inch tires will hold the car.

SuperSlow02

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Jesus....3psi? Mine floats all over the place around 10psi....


Raron455- With just bolt ons and spray I easily over powered 26in tires, I would still suggest a 28in tire, if you leave on spray, it wont bog down..and hell Probably wouldnt on motor either. Guess it would ultimatly depend on your suspension set up

Caribe

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I think he was talking about 3 psi of boost. He is a turbo car.

custm2500

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I see. I was confused. Seemed WAY too low. Like I said I have heard 8-10 psi but not 3!

SuperSlow02

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lol...makes more sence now

Mikey 97Z M6

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If you're gonna spray it out of the hole, go with the 27" or at minimum the wider 26/11.50 tire. I seriously doubt the 26/10.50 will hold a 150 shot out of the gate without a really well prepped track.

My car is a 6sp running 3.89 gears with a 26/10.50 ET Street on a 15x8" prostar and it's not hooking for me (N/A @ 5k rpm launch). Best 60' so far is 1.66 and spinning through most of first gear. Next year I'd like to step up to at least a 27/11.50 on a 10" wide wheel and adjust the rear gearing accordingly.

Mike

ski23

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Im looking at the M&h tires also. Car is a 6speed with suspension and runs high 11`s. Im currently running 15x10 prostars with a 26x11.5 MT et street. Best 60' of 1.6 and wanting more. Car feels like it hooks and unloads so Im wanting to go with a 27" tire to help.

Should I go with a 26x11.5 M&H cheater or 27x10 full slick(out of stock I believe)? I saw in another post something about running a S (stiffwall) tire, and cant find these. Also should I run tubes or no tubes?