98mysticZ

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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

krazy4

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I got some Nexen 165/80R15s.

99Bluz28

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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

69z-28

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

go with a 165 or 175 tire.

Pro Stock John

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

Z28/2002

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I'm running the same tires as Pro Stock John

jmm98LS1

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

zbugger

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.

98mysticZ

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

Pro Stock John

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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.

Pro Stock John

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98mysticZ

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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...

Pro Stock John

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

ssfast99

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

dgcustomz

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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.

1lejohn

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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.

95maroz28

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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

MYSTIC-1SC

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

Dave D

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!

Wildcobra

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