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hey guys i am wanting to buy a set of drag tires for my car....i have a 91 z28 camaro with a 305 tpi stock and it has 373 in the rear and i am on 16inch rims...the tire i want r on 15 inch rims and they r 28x10-15...do u guys think this is too much tire for my car....
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Car: 1992 z28
Engine: carb 355
Transmission: wc T-5
Axle/Gears: 4.11 posi 10 bolt
There are a few things you have to consider when choosing a tire.
First: what rpms are you crossing the traps at now. That tells you whether or not you want to go with a taller tire. with that motor and those gears i would guess you are pretty much maxed out and may want to go a slightly taller. maybe 26" or27". Probably not the 28's you are looking at.
next: manual or auto. some tires don't work as well in a man. car (so i've heard)
also, with the car being all stock, you probably don't need a whole lot of tire to get it to hook. And remember, just because the car doesn't hook up, that doesn't always put only the tires at fault.
I am in a similar situation as you. I am getting another set of stock 91-92 16" rims (i like the style) and i am putting on them a set of M/T 26X10.50-16 E.T. streets. They are 26" tall. I have less gear than you but I am planning on 3.42's. I think that combo should work out pretty well
Good luck. i hope that's the answer you're looking for
First: what rpms are you crossing the traps at now. That tells you whether or not you want to go with a taller tire. with that motor and those gears i would guess you are pretty much maxed out and may want to go a slightly taller. maybe 26" or27". Probably not the 28's you are looking at.
next: manual or auto. some tires don't work as well in a man. car (so i've heard)
also, with the car being all stock, you probably don't need a whole lot of tire to get it to hook. And remember, just because the car doesn't hook up, that doesn't always put only the tires at fault.
I am in a similar situation as you. I am getting another set of stock 91-92 16" rims (i like the style) and i am putting on them a set of M/T 26X10.50-16 E.T. streets. They are 26" tall. I have less gear than you but I am planning on 3.42's. I think that combo should work out pretty well
Good luck. i hope that's the answer you're looking for
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Car: 1992 z28
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stock tires i believe are just under 26". I am just guessing. I don't know if you need to or not. Do you know what you are crossing the traps at?
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Car: 1987 Camaro, 1986 Trans AM
Engine: V6 2.8 multi-port and V8 5.0 FI
Transmission: 5-Speed and Automatic
Axle/Gears: no idea
hey any of you guys know what kind of tires i should get my everyday driver? i have a 1986 trans am with the black gta style rim option size 16inch.
I jsut want it good in the rain and sand. i never drive it in snow. What are good tires to get?
I jsut want it good in the rain and sand. i never drive it in snow. What are good tires to get?
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Car: 89 IROC
Engine: 305 TPI / ZZ4 cam
Transmission: Stage 2 700R4, LS1 driveshaft
Axle/Gears: Strange 3.42 w/ Auburn
You could put on either 245 50 16 (stock tire) or go up one size to 255 50 16. The 255 is 26" tall so it will not cause the speedo to be out. As for companies I only use BFG. The preference is yours.
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