so i got some 15x3.75 what size tire do i need to get? i know there is a "drag tire" but i want a street tire cause i will be DD'in these wheels

 

I got some Nexen 165/80R15s.

 

If you had a 15" x 5" wheel you could go with a 195/70/15, but your best selection of tires comes in a 205/65/15 size,but then you would need a 15" x 5.5" wheels.
Otherwise you stuck with a drag tire.

My Bad!
Here you go.
165/80/15 (25.4" tall) a little shorter than stock height
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...65&ar=80&rd=15

 

195 or 205 is way too wide for that size wheel.

go with a 165 or 175 tire.

 

I've got Mickey Thomspson DOT Sportsmans on the front of the Shizzler... 26x7.5:

 

I'm running the same tires as Pro Stock John

 

I run M/T sportsman s/r radials on mine, 26x6x15

 

On my '77 Camaro with 15x3.5 wheels I ran 165r-15's for years. I just got one of the less expensive tires. I didn't have trouble with them unless I did any 120+ mph blasts.

 

just ordered some 165-80-15 khumo powerstar 785 or 758's ... we will see how they do

 

I ran cheapo skinny tires for a long time, just be careful. A lot of those tires are not rated to carry the weight of a car like a 4th gen. I blew out the sidewall of one on the highway.

 

 

well thats why i went with a khumo... and not like an arizona or like a yellow bear or some off the wall brand.. i am not really gonna DD these tires but i will drive it to the track with them on there...

 

I stopped using them because I was worried that the tire got ruptured after a wheelie.

 

I run the same tires as pro stock john also and have put some good mileage on them and they run fine.

 

Here is a 165r15 tire that tore apart on the freeway at 135+mph. I was able to handle it and came out safe. The tread actually came apart and it tore up my fender and skirt. I was about 3 miles from my house and made it there. The tire still had air in it, just no tread.

 

I went with the MT sportsman radial up front also. It's a little tall but that helps me on roll out at the track. Like posted above you need something that will carry the weight.

 

i forgot what i used for the camaro skinnies but i had a cheap pep boy 165 blow out on the highway last week going 70 in my old ford. ill probably get some better ones this time around

 

Im also running the same tire and size as Pro Stock John on the front.

 

Hey all- sorry to rehash an old thread, but had a quick question and found this by doing a search. I have M/T Fronts 24x4.0 and they look too small on my prostars, plus they are not street legal. I will be ordering a new set of 26s this week. I am torn between the Sportsman and the Sportsman S/R. Which is stronger/better tire?? I see there are two people using sportsmans and one using the S/R. I just want the best, strongest of the two tires. Thank you!

 

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