what size slicks should I get?
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what size slicks should I get?
I have a set of salad shooter rims and I'm wanting to put slicks on them what size should I go with? Whatever size I go with I don't want to have to do the BFH mod either, and whats a good tire to go with??
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MT ET Streets 26x10.5x16 is my choice. I know alot of people run the 11.5s but I've read several posts on them rubbing at high speeds after they expand (no personal experiences but just what I've read). With the 10.5s you should have zero rubbing issues, my car is a 99 also with stock 16x8s and no clearance issues at launch or at high speeds.
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MT ET Streets 26x10.5x16 is my choice. I know alot of people run the 11.5s but I've read several posts on them rubbing at high speeds after they expand (no personal experiences but just what I've read). With the 10.5s you should have zero rubbing issues, my car is a 99 also with stock 16x8s and no clearance issues at launch or at high speeds.
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That makes no sence. The height of the tire is the only thing that changes when a tire expands due to tire speed. Weather you have a 26x10.5 or 26x11.5 they are going to grow in height the same, and get narrower. I dont see how they would rub any diffrent based on width of the tire.
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You do realize that a 26x11.50 ET street is a taller tire than a 26x10.50 et street. If you don't believe me than go to Mickey Thompsons website and read it there. Maybe I wasn't clear on my point, the height of the 11.5 will expand to a taller maximum height than a 10.5 tire. This is turn has caused rubbing issues on the bottom of the fender well. A thin walled tire at speeds rubbing your fender well spells blow out. Just trying to look at both sides of the question here and the guy doesn't want to use the BFH mod and he would not have to modify anything for sure with the 10.50s. Many people have had great results from the 11.50s on 16x8 but I chose the 10.50 for safety because I know they work with out any rubbing period. Just my .02