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Old 01-10-2002, 08:26 AM
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Default What size tire for skinnies?

I am ordering as soon as I decide what size. I am ordering M/T or goodyear drag fronts not a true street tire.

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when I have ET streets on car now(26.10.5.16)and 205/50/16 on front the car sits jacked up in the back. I want the car level or even squatting to get better weight transfer. I know normally you would order 26" fronts but I am wondering if I should go up a size or 2? Anyone tried this? they have 27.5 and 29" tires avail.
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I'd be concerned about clearance with anything taller than 26". Turn your wheels from lock to lock and look how close things get. I've considered a 28" front tire for the increased rollout, but I don't know if they'd fit.
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...and with only a 26" ET Street out back, you'd probably want to just run a 26x4.50x15 ET Front. That's what I have on my car. They should be taller than your 205/50/16 on there now. That 205/50/16 is only a tad over 24" tall...
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Default Re: What size tire for skinnies?

thanks george, i didnt think of that.

tell me about your car. i have a similar setup but i am 10 mph slower than you!!!!




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