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06-17-2002, 06:55 PM
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Bad Tire choice?
I got a unbelievable deal on a set of 255/60/R15. I put the tires on and they fill the wheel up so nicely they look great. But they are a tall tire and I'm worried about loosing to much of my gearing (3.73) what do you guys think?
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06-17-2002, 07:47 PM
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That is a 26 inch tire which is what comes stock on 5.0's.
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06-17-2002, 08:58 PM
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stock tire size is 225-60-15 which is 25.6" tall the 255-60-15 is about 27" tall. 3.73 with the taller tires would be like 3.55's with the stock tires.
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06-17-2002, 09:40 PM
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if they helped out your launch i wouldnt worry about it too much
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06-18-2002, 12:11 AM
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BFGoodwrench lists the overal diameter as 27.1" but they definetly help my launch. I got the tires for $75 canadian (about $130 american) brand new and not blems so I can't complain. What do you guys run for radials (if you ever do run radials).
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90 LX H-pipe, Long tubes, 351 D00E Heads ported and polished, 3.73 gears, Holley air filter, Holley 155lph pump, sub frame connectors, 2 chamber flowmaster cat backs, cold air induction, under drive pulleys, Hurst Ripper shifter, Compucar EFI system (50 to 150hp), all on top of a pair of 26*8.5 Mickey thompsons. 12.81 at 110mph |
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06-18-2002, 12:18 AM
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