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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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tire size help

i can get a really really good deal on a set og welds 15x3.5 front and 15x10 rear
dose anyone know if 275/60r15 will fir in the rear?
if so any pics?
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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Re: tire size help

not without modifiations, it wont fit in the rear if you just buy it and try to put it on. they would look good though ; )
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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Re: tire size help

ill post pics when i get them there weld draglites all 4 for 200 bucks like new should have them the 6th
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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Re: tire size help

i wish i had some pics to give you, but i dont. i know a few people that have those tires and they did some minor mods to get them. shouldnt be too much trouble. whats there width in inches?
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Re: tire size help

I love the Weld Prostars and the Draglites are next. My only concern would be the 3.5in fronts. Nice for straightaways but would not run them on the street much. Just not enough tread on the ground .
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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Re: tire size help

what are the specs for the wheels you are getting? are they even right for this car?
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 10:33 PM
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Re: tire size help

Originally Posted by ghost91
not without modifiations, it wont fit in the rear if you just buy it and try to put it on. they would look good though ; )
Can't say that with what limited info we have from the OP.

Originally Posted by //<86TA>\\
what are the specs for the wheels you are getting? are they even right for this car?
We need more info on both the wheels & your car because we can make a judgment call on the fitment.
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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[quote=BlackenedBird;5222354]Can't say that with what limited info we have from the OP.

thats true. just because of there size and the way he asked the question, i just kinda assumed they wouldnt fit. but your right
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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Re: tire size help

I hope 84z28 does not mind me using his photo but thought it would be nice to see what it looks like . 15x4 1.75 bs with 26x7.5 tires up front and 15x10 6.5 bs with 275/60/15 tires in back.


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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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Re: tire size help

I had a set of Nitto Drag Radials on the back of my base '88 with stock rims. The dimensions were 275/60R15. Never had problems with rubbing or anything. AFAIK, there weren't any modifications to make them fit.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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Re: tire size help

i got the rims i put them on the car but you were right 3.5 suck for the street ill keep them as racing rims i got a deal off the same guy and not have c4 vette rims ans 255/50r16 all the way around the car that is a sweet pic on mine they stuck out more must be the offset i just knew they were on an s10 he had so i dont know the offsets
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 04:55 PM
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Re: tire size help

Originally Posted by ronusmc
I love the Weld Prostars and the Draglites are next. My only concern would be the 3.5in fronts. Nice for straightaways but would not run them on the street much. Just not enough tread on the ground .
been driving my welds draglites on the street for over 15 years.
(3.5 fronts) ya just dont drive fast in the Hood...lol

they hold up fine. now moved on to the new RT-S welds. (also 3.5 front)
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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Re: tire size help

I have an 87 IROC stock oe 16x8 wheels anyone know.what the front and rear.offsets are??
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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Re: tire size help

Originally Posted by Mike's 87
I have an 87 IROC stock oe 16x8 wheels anyone know.what the front and rear.offsets are??
16x8" rims with 0mm offset in the front and a positive 16mm offset for the rear rims.
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