98 WS6

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Alright guys,

So I need some help with 15" drag wheels for a 3rd gen. I plan on having some big meats out back, and this car will most likely be kept on the street. I don't know anything about offset or backspacing when it comes to wheels, so I need some help.

What size wheel should go for the front.. 4", 7", 8"? I would think 4" is too thin for highway/street driving? What about offset/BS?

And for the rear.. i'm guessing I should go 10"?

Btw I'll most likely be looking at Summit wheels as I'm not looking for lightweight functionality. Also could anyone recommend some tires?

Thanks in advance.

Tommyv8

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If it's being kept on the street then go with 8" on the front; skinny front wheels are designed for going faster in a straight line by reducing rotating mass and minimizing water being dragged ou of the burnout box. They suck donkey ***** for street use (turning and braking). 10" or 8" in the rear is pretty much a matter of personal preference, dependent on what tires you want to use.
No idea on backspacing, sorry.

98 WS6

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Thank you Tommy! Good info to know. Basically I want some big, thickass tires out back, so it looks like it means business haha. Now I just have to figure out what all this offset and backspacing is about..

Most people'll probably ignore this thread since it's for a 3rd gen.

Tommyv8

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I just found some info on thirdgen.org.
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/or...eels-help.html
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/su...-skinnies.html
And big tires out back will need a 10 inch wide wheel, you can go up to 315s or maybe even wider I believe.

98 WS6

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Thanks again Tommy, those helped a lot.

F-Body Lover

6" up front and 10" on the back the back space for rear tire's is 5" go with 5.5" back space it will be straight wit the fender