FCar2000TA

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1999 F-Body. I already have the mini-tub kit, just waiting for more stuff so my buddy and I can start playing with the car.

I was looking at Toyo Proxes 345/40r17, and M/T 345/35r18, but I just stumbled across the ACR Viper tires at 355/30r19. I like the idea of having tires that will last more than a couple of years, so 355 street tires that are not quite 2x the price of 345 drag radials might be a real consideration.

Would 355 tires fit under a Wolfe Racecraft mini-tub?

I know I need wider wheels, and other suspension stuff. That is already part of the plan. I already plan to have my wheels widened, or purchase new wheels, and (if needed) have them widened.
I already have the drivetrain to handle 600ish torque.
Yes, part of this is wanting big *** tires, cause I think it would look cool.

LS6427

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The same size tires without the mini tub......will fit. Mini tubs are not needed.

I have 335 Mich Pilot Sports on 18 x 12.5 rims. Offset LCAs. 2 hours total for both sides to cut some metal out and weld a steel plate in.

345's will fit also.
I did all the test fitting with my 335 tires mounted. I just need to get home so I can weld my steel plate in. Thats it......

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FCar2000TA

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I already have the minitubs.

LS6427

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Just a lot of unnecessary work.

But....if you have the mini tub you will be able to fit the same tires as me......up to 355 easy.

You need offset LCAs.

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FCar2000TA

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Toyo 345s are about $220 each. Kumo Ecsta 355s are just shy of $400 each, and are rated at 200 AA A. My Toyo 315s loose traction around 3500 RPMs now, and they are newish (mfg date is 2015). inputs?

LS6427

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Well, I have another identical set of REAR rims, same as the ones you see in the pictures that I had widened to 12.5". But they are not widened, I left them at 18 x 10.5. I am using the 335 Pilot Sports for daily driving on my 12.5 rims. But on the other set of 18 x 10.5 rims I'll put some kind of extreme DOT approved slick or drag radial in either 305 or 315 size tire. Not sure which one I'll try yet. Maybe that new Nitto that comes on the Dodge Hellcat/Demon. Seems to work great for them. My car will most likely never see a 1/4 mile drag race track, ROLL RACING and ROLL RUNS only. Just gonna be a fun approx. 1,000 RWHP daily driven street car.

I'll swap the two rear rims on good weather days and use the sticky tires.....

The Pilot Sports have a very good tread wear rating (I think like 220) and being 335 they will also get pretty good traction in dry....and great traction when its wet. And they should last me a good 5 years. I'm only home in the USA about 6 months a year.

I got them in Europe, because they are pretty much unavailable in the USA in size 18". I paid like $250-$300 each.......can't remember exactly.....and they charged me $140 to ship them to Lauderdale from England. A STEAL........ They are still available in England and other places in Europe. I'll probably buy a couple more sets and store them.

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