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Old 05-20-2017, 09:16 PM
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Need help choosing slicks

I have a 88 gta t5 and im building into a 383 forged


I have a full mint t56 swap ready to go


Now


What are the biggest slicks I can jam in with no mods to body


I have a 9 bolt lsd rear end to


I have stock gta gold honeycoamb rims right now 16inch 245 50 16


pls


I can get 15inch rims cheap
Old 05-22-2017, 09:24 AM
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Re: Need help choosing slicks

I have a pair of Brand New BF GOODRICH DRAG RADIAL P245/50R16.ANTHONY,(201)456-3626.THANK YOU
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Re: Need help choosing slicks

The biggest I've ran is a 28x10.5w slick on 15 inch rims 4.5 back space.

I had to smooth the fender wells a little but not much. Just so it didn't rub when turning on return road.

Now I run 275 60r 15s drag radials out back. On a 10 inch wide rim 5.5 inch backspace. Fit perfect. Pull 1.64 60 foots without any issue at the track.
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Re: Need help choosing slicks

i can get used 26x10x15 locally used 200 bucks cdn


and I have my 24.5 x 8.5 x 15 mh drag slicks I own that are used 5 times


so they will all fit
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Re: Need help choosing slicks

yea 26x10s will pretty easy. If its a 15 inch by 8 rim and a 4.5 back space, its great. if its a 10 inch wide rim, a 5.5 is best IMO But make sure to check the clearence in the wheel well as you may still have to pound a little bit in there. Make sure you have a nice gap between the front side of the wheel wells between the slick and fender well. Youll know what im talking about once you get the tires on the car and mounted.




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