What size tire to use on 15x8 Draglites?

Bad89stang · 03-06-2002, 01:27 AM

What is the most common size tire to use on 15x8 Draglites? I will be using 5.5 inch backspacing on the wheel and don't want the tire to stick out of the fender. Thanks.

Oldschoolpony · 03-06-2002, 01:42 AM

28 x10.5's
or 275 50 15<------not sure on that, but a 28" tire with 10 tread. I'm trying those on my gt

Fox Body · 03-06-2002, 02:06 AM

Assuming you are talking about drag radials, the only size offered from BFG and Nitto for 15s that you should even consider is 275/50/15. These are the most common on 15x8s. Here are 2 photos to help you see what it will look like.

03-06-2002, 01:27 AM	#1
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03-06-2002, 01:42 AM	#2
Oldschoolpony Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Gainsville,Fl Posts: 229	tires 28 x10.5's or 275 50 15<------not sure on that, but a 28" tire with 10 tread. I'm trying those on my gt __________________ http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?1546

03-06-2002, 02:06 AM	#3
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Assuming you are talking about drag radials, the only size offered from BFG and Nitto for 15s that you should even consider is 275/50/15. These are the most common on 15x8s. Here are 2 photos to help you see what it will look like. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

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