Wheels and Tires drag set up

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Mar 20, 2006 | 08:00 PM

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Wheels and Tires drag set up

I need some help guys. I was going to run Prostars 15X3.5 in the front. What back spacing do I need? I was going to run a 15X8 in the rear. What back spacing do I need. Will it be the same for a convertible? What front tire are you guys running? Just the simple 165R15? What rear tire do you think I should run? I have 4.30 gears and I need a 28 tall. I was hoping to run a full slick but I drive the car every once and a while on the street. Will it last or will it ruin the tire? I don't know if my car will hook up on a drag radial being a 6 speed. Any imput would help.

Mar 21, 2006 | 11:57 AM

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10 bolt or 12 bolt?

I would run 15x10 with 7.5 bs. Always run the biggest tire you can fit under you car.

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Mar 21, 2006 | 02:30 PM

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It's a moser 9". Do you think I can fit that 10" wheel under a convertible. I really haven't heard of many people doing that. Thanks for the help. Any more info would help greatly.

Is there any 6 speeds running high 10's or low 11's on drag radials? if so what did you have to do? Thanks

Mar 21, 2006 | 02:39 PM

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Is there any 6 speeds running high 10's or low 11's on drag radials? if so what did you have to do? Thanks

I tried running the MT DR 325/50/15's, and some where between 4000 and 4500, they decided not too hold any more. I had to go back to the Drags. When you are hitting the tires that hard on the launch, without the perfect suspension setup, the DR's are going to be tough.