What size wheels for drag radials?

2FastLX · 02-23-2001, 04:17 AM

I am trying to find a set of wheels to fit the rear of my car to mount a pair of drag radials or slicks on. What size wheels should I get and what size tires do I need as well. I have a 90 LX that has lowering springs on it and I am still running my quad shocks. Thanks.

Killercanary · 02-23-2001, 08:43 AM

You'll need at least a 7" whell to mount a 245 series tire on your car. This is the biggest you can go without rubbing problems. But if they do rub, then you can flip your quad shocks around- this will give you the added clearance you need.

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2FastLX · 02-23-2001, 11:26 AM

If I go that big with the tire what size backspacing will I need to be looking for?

[This message has been edited by 2FastLX (edited 02-23-2001).]

1989GT · 02-23-2001, 01:40 PM

I'm running 235/60/15 BFG's on some 10 holes. I cut constant 1.8's, That's with mega byte jr's and a one side of the front sway bar loose. On an otherwise stock suspension...for now.

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2FastLX · 02-23-2001, 02:40 PM

A guy just told me he'd sell me a set of 14" steel rims that have an old set of slicks mounted on them still for $50. He also said he has a set of 15" Turbines he'd give me. Maybe I'll try the slicks on the 14" rims and some Nitto's on the 15" =)

02-23-2001, 04:17 AM	#1
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	What size wheels for drag radials? I am trying to find a set of wheels to fit the rear of my car to mount a pair of drag radials or slicks on. What size wheels should I get and what size tires do I need as well. I have a 90 LX that has lowering springs on it and I am still running my quad shocks. Thanks.

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02-23-2001, 08:43 AM	#2
Killercanary Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 336	You'll need at least a 7" whell to mount a 245 series tire on your car. This is the biggest you can go without rubbing problems. But if they do rub, then you can flip your quad shocks around- this will give you the added clearance you need. ------------------ 95 GT convt' 5 speed, 3.73's,FMS HD clutch, Pro 5.0 shifter, ASP alum. underdrive pulleys, Bassani offroad X pipe, 2 chmbr flowmasters, K&N w/o silencer, edelbrock performer intake, FRPP 65mm T-body, FRPP shorty headers, FRPP aluminum driveshaft.Hooker 4pt chrome car bar, Xenon/Wings West ground effects, custom interior Best ET: 13.83 Best MPH: 98.55mph with Best 60': 1.91 on Nitto DR's Homepage: <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/killercanary" TARGET=_blank>http://www.angelfire

02-23-2001, 11:26 AM	#3
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	If I go that big with the tire what size backspacing will I need to be looking for? [This message has been edited by 2FastLX (edited 02-23-2001).]

02-23-2001, 01:40 PM	#4
1989GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Cincinnati,OH Posts: 1,511	I'm running 235/60/15 BFG's on some 10 holes. I cut constant 1.8's, That's with mega byte jr's and a one side of the front sway bar loose. On an otherwise stock suspension...for now. ------------------ 89GT,T-5Z, D.S.S. 306 shortblock w\main support, B-303 cam, Cobra intake, GT40P heads, 1.72rr, MAC "P" headers, MAC off-road H-Pipe, MAC true-fit w\tips, 373's...and the list goes on! Throttle Junkie Powered by Ford! 12.824 @ 107.05 MPH PVT Blankenship leaving for BCT 14MAR01 MOS 67 Romeo

02-23-2001, 02:40 PM	#5
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	A guy just told me he'd sell me a set of 14" steel rims that have an old set of slicks mounted on them still for $50. He also said he has a set of 15" Turbines he'd give me. Maybe I'll try the slicks on the 14" rims and some Nitto's on the 15" =)