Slicks for 15x7 turbines

84LX89GT · 09-05-2002, 09:18 PM

What size slicks will i be able to fit on some 15x7 turbine wheels? I have a rear disc brake conversion so the wheels stick out 3/4" of an inch more each side than drum brake mustangs, so i may have some wheel well issues with larger tires. I'm going to cut the fender lip to help, but i was wondering what size would you guys go with?
Also if need be i could buy wider wheels for tires, but i'd like to avoid that if at all possible.
Also what is your favorite drag slick, i've been looking at Mickey Thompson, Hoosier, Goodyear and don't really know what to get in terms of tire.
Thanks,
Rick

Dark_5.0 · 09-06-2002, 12:41 AM

I am buying slicks for my old turbines as well I have decided to go with Hoosier 26X8 inch slicks.

I have heard the rule is + or - 2 inches......So the maximum width you could "safely" run would be a 9 inch slick.

I have seen people put 10 inch slicks on turbines before with out problems. I am going to error on the side of caution though.

Later,

bigblockcoupe · 09-06-2002, 02:21 AM

you can get away with a pretty fat slick on the turbines i had an 11" on one pair no forget that those were on ten holes which are 8"wide i would say go with the 26x8's they should fit nicely inside the wheel well somehow when i had the 11's on my ten holes they fit perfectly inside the wheel well sans quadshocks of course and were a full 12" wide it looked awesome this was on my former '92 lx

fiveohpatrol · 09-06-2002, 10:17 AM

10holes are the same size as turbines, 15x7

I have a set of 26x10 slicks (actually tread width measures 10.5")on my 10holes and have never had a problem.

fiveohpatrol · 09-06-2002, 10:18 AM

But since yours stick out 3/4" farther, you MAY have some clearance issues with the fender lip area. So I'm gonna vote for the 26x8.5's

bigblockcoupe · 09-06-2002, 10:54 AM

I'M PRETTY SURE 10 HOLES ARE WIDER THAN THE TUBINES I COULD BE WRONG I GUESS.

Tony Frank · 09-06-2002, 12:27 PM

ten holes are 15X7

09-06-2002, 01:59 PM

Yeah, the GT turbines, & the LX & coupe 10 hole wheels both measure 15x7.

84LX89GT · 09-09-2002, 01:45 AM

Cool guys, thank you for the replies. I've found a few people that can hardly give away their ten hole wheels which would be perfect for slicks. I'll buy the 26x8.5's then.
You've been alot of help guys, thanks again.

Yan88gt · 09-09-2002, 07:49 PM

Do you guys know if i will have clearance problem with 28x8.5 slick on my 88gt and wich companie make it. Thanks!

goodyear1984 · 09-11-2010, 09:27 PM

i have 26x8.5 micky et drags on turbines.u dont need more then 8.5 in tire for a stang unless u have huge horsepower.alot of people get a wider tire because they don't hook,but dont realize that there clutches are shot in the rear end.i have around 500 hp with stock suspension and no weight reductions and it doesn't spin at all.i personally would rather get the et street drag tire just because driving the et drags arent really made to drive in any thing other then a straight line

09-05-2002, 09:18 PM	#1
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	Slicks for 15x7 turbines What size slicks will i be able to fit on some 15x7 turbine wheels? I have a rear disc brake conversion so the wheels stick out 3/4" of an inch more each side than drum brake mustangs, so i may have some wheel well issues with larger tires. I'm going to cut the fender lip to help, but i was wondering what size would you guys go with? Also if need be i could buy wider wheels for tires, but i'd like to avoid that if at all possible. Also what is your favorite drag slick, i've been looking at Mickey Thompson, Hoosier, Goodyear and don't really know what to get in terms of tire. Thanks, Rick __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

09-06-2002, 12:41 AM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I am buying slicks for my old turbines as well I have decided to go with Hoosier 26X8 inch slicks. I have heard the rule is + or - 2 inches......So the maximum width you could "safely" run would be a 9 inch slick. I have seen people put 10 inch slicks on turbines before with out problems. I am going to error on the side of caution though. Later, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

09-06-2002, 02:21 AM	#3
bigblockcoupe Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: broken arrow Posts: 212	you can get away with a pretty fat slick on the turbines i had an 11" on one pair no forget that those were on ten holes which are 8"wide i would say go with the 26x8's they should fit nicely inside the wheel well somehow when i had the 11's on my ten holes they fit perfectly inside the wheel well sans quadshocks of course and were a full 12" wide it looked awesome this was on my former '92 lx __________________ Rice Haters Club member #68 '93 Cobra 10.20@135 '89 Gt Coupe 12.20@115

09-06-2002, 10:17 AM	#4
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	10holes are the same size as turbines, 15x7 I have a set of 26x10 slicks (actually tread width measures 10.5")on my 10holes and have never had a problem. __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

09-06-2002, 10:18 AM	#5
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	But since yours stick out 3/4" farther, you MAY have some clearance issues with the fender lip area. So I'm gonna vote for the 26x8.5's __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

09-06-2002, 10:54 AM	#6
bigblockcoupe Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: broken arrow Posts: 212	I'M PRETTY SURE 10 HOLES ARE WIDER THAN THE TUBINES I COULD BE WRONG I GUESS. __________________ Rice Haters Club member #68 '93 Cobra 10.20@135 '89 Gt Coupe 12.20@115

09-06-2002, 12:27 PM	#7
Tony Frank Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brooklyn originally, but Grand Rapids now Posts: 309	ten holes are 15X7 __________________ Grand Valley State University Senior Accounting and Finance Major 1985 Mustang GT 19,000 ORIGINAL miles, E-303 cam, edelbrock performer RPM intake, holley 600 cfm carb, MAC headers, windage tray, 8.8 rear end with 4.10 gears, 4"cowl hood, 5lug conversion, 04 Mach1 wheels. http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?1501

09-06-2002, 01:59 PM	#8
Simi Stang Guest Posts: n/a	Slicks for 15x7 turbines Yeah, the GT turbines, & the LX & coupe 10 hole wheels both measure 15x7.

09-09-2002, 01:45 AM	#9
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	Cool guys, thank you for the replies. I've found a few people that can hardly give away their ten hole wheels which would be perfect for slicks. I'll buy the 26x8.5's then. You've been alot of help guys, thanks again. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

09-09-2002, 07:49 PM	#10
Yan88gt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Quebec canada Posts: 92	Do you guys know if i will have clearance problem with 28x8.5 slick on my 88gt and wich companie make it. Thanks! __________________ Ported stock heads and intake, 65mm throttle body, 1.7 roller rockers, pulley, superchip,afpr, electric fan, motorsport headers, magnaflow cat-back, hurst shifter, 3.55 gear, speed density computer 12.81@ 104.7 on E.T street (1.77)

09-11-2010, 09:27 PM	#11
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: Slicks for 15x7 turbines i have 26x8.5 micky et drags on turbines.u dont need more then 8.5 in tire for a stang unless u have huge horsepower.alot of people get a wider tire because they don't hook,but dont realize that there clutches are shot in the rear end.i have around 500 hp with stock suspension and no weight reductions and it doesn't spin at all.i personally would rather get the et street drag tire just because driving the et drags arent really made to drive in any thing other then a straight line __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

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