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Old May 23, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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Default 28'' Slick for a N/A 396 LT1?
Should I go smaller or bigger? Im changing my 15x8 26x11.5 Setup to 15x10 28x...
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Old May 23, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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its not too big. i liek running "too much tire" - it makes up for a less than optimal suspension. run higher psi and it will mph better.
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What would the optimal tire be? Im just trying to get this right the first time.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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Speed listen to John, he's been around the game for some time now. He has been a big help to me.
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how much does it weight.....mine at 3180 went 10.03at 133 with 28x10.5, and 9.90's at 135 with a 30x9 radial slick.....with 4.10 gears.my sugestion is to go with a radial design due to safty and more mph.
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O ****. Your the badass guy. Your car kicks ***!

What kinda work am i looking at to get the 15x10s to fit? Ive grinded the brakes.
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lets talk gearing, tranny, raceweight, etc
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Ok. 4.10s, Brand new rebuilt 4l60, shooting for 3400 LBS
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the bump stopps on the body have to be removed and the bracket they bolt to has to be cut off.some massaging of the inner fender to the front ,and the bumper cover just to the rear of the wheel well will have to be shaved a little.it takes some work but it can be done.
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the set up i have at 3417 went 10.42 at 130.
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Bumper cover does not need to be cut back. All I need to do to fit 28x10's was grind the calipers, spacer (5/16) removing the bump stop, and the trusty old bfh mod
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And i would like them to not stick rediculously far out.
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Here is a pic of them on my car. As you can see, they don't stick out too far
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Yea, but ther is a guy witha set and theyre like 5 inchs out. Shitty.
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So my question to the pros is........are slicks to much? Im getting a damn good deal.
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As long as they have 7.5 backspacing (for the 10x15) your fine. I messed up and bought a set with 3.5 bs. Those really stock out!
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Yea the set with the DRs is a bad BS. They are sticking out. Im trying to get pics.

Gator, 9's LT1 what do you guys think?
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Does this look like 7.5 to you guys?
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Does this look like 7.5 to you guys?
Those look like 6.5bs to me. That's what I have on my car.
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yep..look like 6.5s to me. I have 7.5 on my car in the pic below.

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