What is the maximum size ET street tire I can fit under my car?

Skinney · 08-15-2002

Just wondering what the maximum size ET Street I can fit under my car? I have 15X8 Weld Drag Lites with 4.5 inch backspacing, using Eibach Drag Launch, SSM Lift bars, no quad shocks. I and currently using 26X10.5 and I have used 26X11.5 in the past on the same wheel. I have to move up to 28's due to gear ratio/nitrous combo and I am wondering if any of you are running a 28X11.5 or X12.5 with any problems? Thanks.

Tim

GT50 · 08-17-2002

I had a set of 28x11 that a friend gave me but they were too big for my stock rims. He told me that they came off a Mustang but it had 10in wide rims and some fender massaging

JUSTNLX · 08-18-2002

I had a set of 28 x 9.5 slicks on 8" wheels on my 91 LX fit no problem. I would think a 28 x 11 might fit with the proper off-set 15 x 10 wheels

AZ93GT · 08-27-2002

I currently have a set of MT 28X12.5 ET Streets on my car. Of course I had to do a little massaging to get them to fit. They are mounted on 15X8 wheels. However, I'm looking into getting some 15X10's very soon.

Craig

Skinney · 08-30-2002

AZ93GT, what was the backspacing used with the 8's to get a 12.5 to fit? I have the 4.5 inch backspacing and a 26X10.5 touches the fender lip occasionally.

AZ93GT · 08-30-2002

Skinney,

The BS on the wheels are 5 1/2. I also have c-clip eliminators and if I remember right that helps a little too.

Craig

Skinney · 09-04-2002

Thanks AZ, I just made a deal to trade for a set of 8's with 5.5 backspacing.

Skinney