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Old 06-15-2002, 02:40 PM
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Default Would 26" or 28" slicks?

Well on 98 camaro which would work the best about 460 rwhp the 26x10x15 hoosier or 28x11x15 goodyear or hoosier, full sliks. And would it the 28" clear the fenderwall without any modifications. The car is also droped about 1".

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Default Re: Would 26" or 28" slicks?

In this pic, I have 275-60-15 MH Racemasters in back on 15x8 rims, on a stock height car. I think it would be tight on your lowered car. Those rears in this pic are 28 inches tall:

http://www.boxofwires.com/mfba/mfba0...02-46-jpg.html
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Rubbing through the fender wall RACING... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Default Re: Would 26" or 28" slicks?

28's will work the best but check your clearance.

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Default Re: Would 26" or 28" slicks?

well what can i do to get this car to hook-up. i have all the sus. mods you could think of except the right rear airbag. Or should i just go with softer compund tires like the 26x10x15 good years makes them they are like D7 i think vs D3 on Hoosier or MT's?
I ve just want this car to hook up of the line i ll be happy even wiht a 1.6 60' vs the ever best of 1.9. i have plenty of top end. I pull anywhere from 118 to 122 its M6. Any ideas? Just dont know what to do?
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Default Re: Would 26" or 28" slicks?

Thanks for the pic. After seeing that pic, I dont think 28" would fit on my car. My car the 315 barly clear the inside its on 17x11, and i have aboout an inch clearence on all sides. Top side and the lip.
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Default Re: Would 26" or 28" slicks?

28" would work the best to hook 460rwhp + 4.10 gears with a stick.

Might get a little tight in there.
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Default Re: Would 26" or 28" slicks?

I think it would be really tight considering the car is already lowered 1"
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Default Re: Would 26" or 28" slicks?

IF YOUR CAR HOOKS GOOD ID USE A SET OF 26" UNLESS YOU HAVE TOO MUCH GEAR THEN I'D USE A 28", I FOUND THAT I PICKED UP MORE CLEARANCE AS I LOWERED MY CAR, WITH A 28" IT WAS REALLY CLOSE TO RUBBING THE LOWER WHEEL WELLS ON THE CORNERS, LOWERING IT MORE SOLVED THAT AND IT DOESNT RUN, IT WAS A 275/60/15, IVE ALSO RUN A 325/50/15 ON A 8 INCH RIM AND IT CLEARED FINE
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Default Re: Would 26" or 28" slicks?

I USE A RIGHT REAR AIR BAG IT HELPS ALOT I USE AROUND 23-25 PSI



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