Brianss1

I think I will go with 15x8 weld with the 5.5 bs just because i heard you dont have to do anything but bolt them on. What is the best tire size to run on these ? and why. Probaly go with the MT drag radial.Your times and set up will help in my decision also.I am going to get some QA1,s and the 275 springs for the front also and keep the rear springs and shocks for now.

zspot98

iTrader: (87)

You will still have to grind a little with a 15x8, but not as much as a 15x10.

Brianss1

um ok I thought they were bolt on only. are you talking about the brake caliper hitting ?

zspot98

iTrader: (87)

Yes, I believe the only company that makes a direct fitting 15x8 is Bogart. I'm 99% sure that all the other's will require some caliper grinding if you're still using stock brakes.

Bitemark46

From what I read on here the 15x8.5 convo pro is the only rim that doesn't require grinding. But as far as your tire selection, if you want a M/T DR then you can either go with a 275/50/15 (26" tire) or a 275/60/15 (28" tire). -Mark

NA$TY-TA

iTrader: (21)

The above are correct..... 15X8' u will have to grind the calipers if you use Weld wheels. I ran 275/60/15's on them and im lowered so i had to roll the fender a lil......
I decided to narrow my rear so i now have a 15x10 combo w/ 325/50/15's ..

Ls1Bait

I run a 15x8 weld drag lites but I believe I only have 4.5bs. I only had to grind a little away at the rear caliper, and run a a spacer up front. I need to get longer wheel studs to be track approved

zspot98

iTrader: (87)

Do you think running a 26x10.5x15 ET Drag wheel be to big for the 15x8 rims?

NA$TY-TA

iTrader: (21)

As per Mickey Thompson's sit they say 15X10....... will it fit and work??...... yes.... do i recomend it??/ NO. Im my mind and opinion its unsafe... but people do it all the time....

zspot98

iTrader: (87)

Hey Nasty I sent you a PM.

Nate_Taufer

iTrader: (1)

I run a 275/60/15 M/T et street radial on a 15 X 8

Nate

Brianss1

What would change if I ran a 275 50 15 on a 8" rim ? The 50 is not has tall so it would not rub right ???

WILWAXU

iTrader: (6)

IMO the 26x10.5 is the perfect tire for a 15x8 wheel.

I ran 26x10.5 ET Streets on my car for years with great success.

If you are buying a new set, HIGHLY recommend going with a ET Street Radial.

WILWAXU

iTrader: (6)

I currently run a 275/50 15 M/T Drag Radial on 15x10 Bogarts on my car with no clearence problems.

Brianss1

So you are saying no problems running the 275 50 15 on the 15x8 rim.Sounds like you have run them enough to know and they dont wear in the center to fast ? Only reason I ask is the jegs site say the 10" rim is reccomended.I would rather run the 275 50 on the 8" rim if I could because I dont no rubbing and do not want to roll the inner fender on this car.

Also what are the benefits of running the 26 or 28 ? It will change your trap speed and 60 ft correct.I want to do it right the first time.
I am new to the drag strip and want to find the right set up for my car before I go to the track.To many questions I know.

gator's 99TA

iTrader: (2)

i used to run the 275/60/15 m/t radial. no rubbing. no banging or cutting at all in the fender. went 1.47 60' @ 3500 lbs with a 3600 stall + nitrous. fit great on a 15x8 weld.

zspot98

iTrader: (87)

Why the radials over the ET street version. I've ran both and managed similar 60" times, but it seemed that track prep had to be at a premium for the radials to hook, and the ET's didn't need as much track prep? Sound possible

gator's 99TA

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i along with most on this board with autos prefer the et radials over the streets by a long shot. the stick cars seem to have an issue with consistency on teh radials but still can get the job done.

go look at the dot class racing. no one runs the bias plys anymore. i have gone quicker on the radials than an et drag!

NA$TY-TA

iTrader: (21)

Ill agree with ya there.... its the stick cars that have the problems.....

Bitemark46

Sidewall is stiffer on the radials than the streets for a stick car. Can't hit them as hard. -Mark