What rims and slicks are you running

Mike_W · 08-24-2001, 05:54 PM

15 x 8 rims for 10" slick? Summit suggests 9" rims. Does anyone put 10" slick on a 15 x 7" 10 hole?

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90LX, T-5, Vortech V2-SQ, Holley, Twisted Wedge Stage1, X-303

93CobraR · 08-24-2001, 11:28 PM

I'm using factory Mustang 10 hole rims, with the M/T 26x8.5's drags. They fit just perfect I think and haven't had any problems with the tire spinning on the rim yet.

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87 GT, Cobra R's,GT-40 heads,Crane 2031,1.7's, Edelbrock intake, long tubes,BBK cold air, Mass air,pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra,Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's.
Best time 12.759
Best MPH 106.79
Best 60' 1.695

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8850 · 08-25-2001, 02:44 AM

The worst problem with using the wrong width wheel is too much crown in the tire contact surface. If the tire crowns too much you don't use the available amount of traction from the tire. You will be able to see where the tire does not contact on the outer edges of the tire.

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88 347, Twisted wedge heads,Comp Cams 224/230 cam, 1/4=10.516 @ 126.27, 60' = 1.446 http://xs-fx.com/raughammer/larrysample.htm

1BAD89 · 08-25-2001, 05:07 PM

I was using stock turbines with 26x9 inch hoosier slicks. Hooked up awesome.

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1989 GT, 3:55's, full exhaust, 4 in. hood, Pro 5.0, All parts for sale now.

2000 Camaro SS-A4 =P

1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!

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08-24-2001, 05:54 PM	#1
Mike_W Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterling Hgts, MI, U.S. Posts: 64	What rims and slicks are you running 15 x 8 rims for 10" slick? Summit suggests 9" rims. Does anyone put 10" slick on a 15 x 7" 10 hole? ------------------ 90LX, T-5, Vortech V2-SQ, Holley, Twisted Wedge Stage1, X-303

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08-24-2001, 11:28 PM	#2
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	I'm using factory Mustang 10 hole rims, with the M/T 26x8.5's drags. They fit just perfect I think and haven't had any problems with the tire spinning on the rim yet. ------------------ 87 GT, Cobra R's,GT-40 heads,Crane 2031,1.7's, Edelbrock intake, long tubes,BBK cold air, Mass air,pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra,Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 12.759 Best MPH 106.79 Best 60' 1.695 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

08-25-2001, 02:44 AM	#3
8850 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Sugarland, TX USA Posts: 161	The worst problem with using the wrong width wheel is too much crown in the tire contact surface. If the tire crowns too much you don't use the available amount of traction from the tire. You will be able to see where the tire does not contact on the outer edges of the tire. ------------------ 88 347, Twisted wedge heads,Comp Cams 224/230 cam, 1/4=10.516 @ 126.27, 60' = 1.446 http://xs-fx.com/raughammer/larrysample.htm

08-25-2001, 05:07 PM	#4
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I was using stock turbines with 26x9 inch hoosier slicks. Hooked up awesome. ------------------ 1989 GT, 3:55's, full exhaust, 4 in. hood, Pro 5.0, All parts for sale now. 2000 Camaro SS-A4 =P 1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more! http://www.geocities.com/i8urvpr/JM.html