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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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drag radial question

i have a 1987 gta and it has 15/8.5 convo pros on it what is the largest drag radial i fit on my car thanks alot
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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Re: drag radial question

Whats your backspace? I have 275/60's on 15x8's with 5.5 backspace with minimal inner fender mods. It all depends on backspace if you don't want them to rub.
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Re: drag radial question

my wheels have 5 in backspaceing thanks alot
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 07:09 AM
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Re: drag radial question

You should be fine with a 275/60 they are 28" tall and about 11" wide. Here is a pic of mine (nitto 555's) how they sit in my fender well.

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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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hety thanks alot for the pics
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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Re: drag radial question

a 295 will fit in there too, it'll just be taller
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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Re: drag radial question

Hey, someone want to give me a hand with calculations, im wanting to buy weld rims or billet rims, wanting black because car will be white. 1987 RS camaro, need dimensions of what rims would be acceptable to fit. I never figured id ever need to no much about tire depth and what not, since im building a street/strip. I do now and wouldnt you know it i didnt study the subject. Some help would be awesome.
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