What is widest slick I can run on 8" wheel?
 

I have Hoosier 15 x 9" wide slicks now but would like to go with 10" or so. Anybody know a brand/size/part number that will work well and safely on an 8" wide wheel?

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88 347, Twisted wedge heads,Comp Cams 224/230 cam, 1/4=10.718 @ 123.02 mph dyno= http://www.fbody.com/members/LarryS/mustdyno.jpg

If you go too big, the tires roll on the sides and you do not get as much contact patch. Also you increase rolling resistance with a wider tire. If it were me I would go with a 9 inch slick and get it in a taller tire like a 28" tall tire.

26.0/8.5-15 or 28.0/9.0-15
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/d...ag_etdrag.html

I use these tires and launch at 6500 rpm's and no tire spin.

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James Cox
nochevy@hotmail.com
1991 Mustang LX
12.565 @109.38mph 1.764 60ft

Acceptable practice for rim width is tread width plus or minus 1 inch.

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James Cox
nochevy@hotmail.com
1991 Mustang LX
12.565 @109.38mph 1.764 60ft

Thanks guys! I tried to buy 9" Draglites but according to Summit they have discontinued the 9". I feel the 10" are too wide and wont look good sticking outside the wheel well.