question about slicks....which size?

tireburner163 · 01-30-2005, 01:57 AM

I've got 28x11.5 ET streets on turbines......they wear in the center more.

But 28x11.5 ET streets are only like 8.6" wide so it's not that bad.

Dark_5.0 · 01-31-2005, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tireburner163

I've got 28x11.5 ET streets on turbines......they wear in the center more.

But 28x11.5 ET streets are only like 8.6" wide so it's not that bad.

Its easier to run a wider tire in a 28 inch than a 26 inch. 11.5's on a 7 inch rim is a stretch either way though

82 GT · 01-31-2005, 03:43 PM

I'm just going to go with the 26x9x15 slicks. There is no sense going any wider than that if I can't take full advantage of the extra foot print if it's going to be on a 7inch rim anyways.

Dark_5.0 · 01-31-2005, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 82 GT

I'm just going to go with the 26x9x15 slicks. There is no sense going any wider than that if I can't take full advantage of the extra foot print if it's going to be on a 7inch rim anyways.

Good choice.

tireburner163 · 02-01-2005, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark_5.0

Its easier to run a wider tire in a 28 inch than a 26 inch. 11.5's on a 7 inch rim is a stretch either way though

They're 28x11.5 ET Streets

So the actual tread width is only 8.6 inches

The miminum suggested rim is 7.6" so I'm only stretching them .6 inches

Dark_5.0 · 02-01-2005, 01:02 AM

My 10.5 ET streets rub the fender wells on hard launches, I dont know how you managed to fit the 11.5's with stock rims/backspacing.

Are you running longer wheel studs with spacers?

01-30-2005, 01:57 AM	#1
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01-31-2005, 03:43 PM	#3
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: question about slicks....which size? I'm just going to go with the 26x9x15 slicks. There is no sense going any wider than that if I can't take full advantage of the extra foot print if it's going to be on a 7inch rim anyways. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

02-01-2005, 01:02 AM	#6
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