86 IROC

iTrader: (14)

What is the logic behind running a 15X10 wheel vs. a 15X8 when using a 275/60-15 tire? I am currently running 275/60-15 MT's on 15X8 Weld Pro Stars. Am I missing something?

ndfrsd6

iTrader: (5)

well you fill the tire much better ...an 8 in rim is a little small IMO here's mine 275/60/15 on a 10in rim

JL ws-6

iTrader: (50)

The wider rim spreads the contact patch out more so the footprint the track sees is a little wider.

I'm still considering going to a 15x12 wheel with a 28x10.5s et drag tire. With the 29.5x10x15S tire, the 12 inch rim will definately work.

ndfrsd6

iTrader: (5)

^^ i would like to see that ... im probably mini tubing in the fall and going to a 12in rim with a 29in tire

Camaro396

iTrader: (14)

Do it, so I can buy your Bogarts.

JL ws-6

iTrader: (50)

LOL, I could sell every part off my car today if I wanted to.

Just buy the whole car and be done with it.

Camaro396

iTrader: (14)

Ha. I wish!

BlackScreaminMachine

iTrader: (17)

I whole heartedly agree, if the rim is too small it will mushroom the tire and not leave the correct contact patch, also the tire gets spongy.

86 IROC

iTrader: (14)

That picture of your car in another thread had me thinking and is one of the reasons I asked this. I guess maybe some 15X10's will be added to the wish list as well. I run consistently between 1.50 - 1.53 in the 60.' A different converter is in the works for this year to improve upon that. I am looking to knock off .3 in the 1/8 this year, not a small feat.