Would a 9 inch slick fit on a 7 inch rim ok?
01-21-2002, 09:57 AM
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Would a 9 inch slick fit on a 7 inch rim ok? I am thinking about getting the following Centerline Warrior wheel from Summit:
CLL-075705547 15 in. x 7 in., 5 x 4 3/4 in. bolt circle, 5 in. backspacing, polished, Warrior Wheel
Does everything look ok with the specs on that rim?
I am planning on getting 26x9 inch Hoosier slicks to mount on these rims. Would I have contact patch problems or fenderlip problems with this combo? I wanted to get the lightest rim/tire possible while still being able to hook. (TP4400 converter, 4.11 gears)
Your thoughts appreciated.
Chris
CLL-075705547 15 in. x 7 in., 5 x 4 3/4 in. bolt circle, 5 in. backspacing, polished, Warrior Wheel
Does everything look ok with the specs on that rim?
I am planning on getting 26x9 inch Hoosier slicks to mount on these rims. Would I have contact patch problems or fenderlip problems with this combo? I wanted to get the lightest rim/tire possible while still being able to hook. (TP4400 converter, 4.11 gears)
Your thoughts appreciated.
Chris
01-21-2002, 11:08 AM
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Re: Would a 9 inch slick fit on a 7 inch rim ok? Well I am getting 15x7 rims with 26"x10.5x15" et streets mounted on them.... <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
01-21-2002, 01:41 PM
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Re: Would a 9 inch slick fit on a 7 inch rim ok? Cool thanks Trevor! Looks like that is the route I am going to take,
Centerline Warrior 15x7 inch rims and 26x9 inch Hoosier Slicks.
Chris
Centerline Warrior 15x7 inch rims and 26x9 inch Hoosier Slicks.
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01-21-2002, 05:07 PM
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Re: Would a 9 inch slick fit on a 7 inch rim ok? Why are you thinking about going with such a small tire? My plans call for a set of Hoosier QuickTime Pro DOT 27X11.5/15's. Those fit great on a 8-10" rim and Nobody makes a DOT drag tire stickyer.
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01-21-2002, 06:01 PM
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Re: Would a 9 inch slick fit on a 7 inch rim ok? well first a full slick will outhook at DOT tire hands down.
Second, the narrower the tire you can run while still maintaining traction the faster you will go in the 1/4.
I want to maintain the lightest weight possible and still get traction.
The Centerline Warrior 15x7.5 inch rim is very light and the Hoosier 26x9 inch slick hooks like a mother <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Cheers,
Chris
Second, the narrower the tire you can run while still maintaining traction the faster you will go in the 1/4.
I want to maintain the lightest weight possible and still get traction.
The Centerline Warrior 15x7.5 inch rim is very light and the Hoosier 26x9 inch slick hooks like a mother <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Cheers,
Chris
01-22-2002, 12:19 AM
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Re: Would a 9 inch slick fit on a 7 inch rim ok? Chris,
It will fit just fine. The recommend wheel width for those tires is 7"-8", so it'll be fine. I'm getting ready to order the same tires w/ the 15x7.5" Convo Pros. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
It will fit just fine. The recommend wheel width for those tires is 7"-8", so it'll be fine. I'm getting ready to order the same tires w/ the 15x7.5" Convo Pros. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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01-22-2002, 01:52 PM
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Re: Would a 9 inch slick fit on a 7 inch rim ok? You hit the nail on the head Chris! People think that they need 11.5" of tire to pull 1.6 60' times. I ran an 11.5" tire on my '67 Chevy II, and it pulled 60' times consistently in the 1.46-1.48 range. My best with those tires was a 1.44. You might know they were Hoosiers. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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