What size weld wheel to get a 26x10 inch slick on an 84 hatch

ciara · 09-23-2003, 12:11 AM

I am looking at a Hoosier 26x10 or a Mickey Thompson 26x10 slick. What size Weld wheel do I need and what backspacing. Also do I need to run tubes in these tires?

QuantumMotorsports · 09-23-2003, 12:34 PM

Weld 15X8 should be good. 5.5 inch backspacing for most fox body cars. and of course the 4 X 4.25 bolt pattern.

mpj76 · 09-23-2003, 12:52 PM

I had welds. Very light but they click while taking turns. Kind of annoying.

bottlebaby91 · 09-23-2003, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by QuantumMotorsports
Weld 15X8 should be good. 5.5 inch backspacing for most fox body cars. and of course the 4 X 4.25 bolt pattern.

You want your wheel width within one inch of your slick width. If its a true slick, m/t 10.5" will be 10.5" of tread contact. A m/t et street tire that is rated at 10.5" width will only have 9.5" of tread conatact. So if you are going with a 10" slick you will want a 9" wheel with 6-6.5" of back spacing.

09-23-2003, 12:11 AM	#1
ciara Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 100	What size weld wheel to get a 26x10 inch slick on an 84 hatch I am looking at a Hoosier 26x10 or a Mickey Thompson 26x10 slick. What size Weld wheel do I need and what backspacing. Also do I need to run tubes in these tires?

09-23-2003, 12:34 PM	#2
QuantumMotorsports Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 597	Weld 15X8 should be good. 5.5 inch backspacing for most fox body cars. and of course the 4 X 4.25 bolt pattern. __________________ Michael Black QuantumMotorsports Norman, OK 1984 LX Hatch 306 w/ TRW forged flat toppers, Comp Cams Magnum 292H, GT40P heads w/ 3 angle valve job, .550 lift springs, Angus Racing Roller Rockers, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 4150 650cfm carb, MAC 1 5/8 Long Tubes, Single Chamber Flowmasters, 91' T5 w/ Pro 5.0 shifter, Turbo Coupe 8.8 Rear w/ 3.55 gears, QA1 Motorsports tubular K member, no interior except steering wheel and seat. Coming soon: 6 or 8 point cage, Fuel Cell, Weld Draglites

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09-23-2003, 12:52 PM	#3
mpj76 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 158	I had welds. Very light but they click while taking turns. Kind of annoying.