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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Car: 82 S10, 83 280ZX, 84 Z28
Engine: 355 smallblocks..na, 2.8 turbo
Transmission: 85:th350, 84:700R4
Axle/Gears: 85:ford9 4.85, 84:stock 3.24
traction help

hey guys. does anyone know how wide a tire/wheel combination i can put under my 84 Z28? has anyone used mini tubs? if so what all is involved in the instalation of mini tubs? i'd like to use a 10 inch rim and maybe a tire size 300 50 r15. thanks for any help
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Car: 1984 Trans Am
Engine: broken 385sbc
Transmission: G-Force rebuilt T-5
Axle/Gears: Currie 9" Ford 4.30:1
Re: traction help

do a search for minitub. that topic has been talked about and done by many. you can actually run a 10" rim with the stock wheel wells. just takes some clearancing with a BFH. all of what you ask has been covered there on TGO. just use the search button.


btw, there the tire you want is a 295, not 300. if you are having serious traction problems, a drag radial or DOT slick may be what you need.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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Engine: 355 smallblocks..na, 2.8 turbo
Transmission: 85:th350, 84:700R4
Axle/Gears: 85:ford9 4.85, 84:stock 3.24
Re: traction help

hey, thanks for your reply. so you're sayin i can "tuck-in" the 10" rim. with a big f-in hammer? the class i race in does not allow any kind of racing tire,. just a street radial...thanks again
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