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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 08:35 AM
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I have been running a 26x10.5x16 ET/Street. This year I am switching to a 15" Rear rim. What Is The biggest Dot Appoved Slick I can fit in my rear fenderwell without rubbing a whole lot?
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 02:19 PM
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 02:43 PM
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TA body style?

You can run a 15x10/26x11.5x15 ET Street no problem I did and it worked great.

I am running 28x10.5x15 slicks now and they do require some clearancing.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 07:16 PM
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Yeah, its the T/A body style. Sounds like I can still go with the 11.5 with no probs. Thanks PSJ!

Hey, what Backspacing is reqired on the 15x10?
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