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Topic: What size slicks for my '68 'lane???
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Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 275
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-11-2003 05:05 PM
   
Alright, I need some guidence here. I need to know what size rear slicks to run on my Fairlane. The tires will mostly be for track duty but I want them to be DOT approved so I can drive to the track if needed.I have my eye on the Hosier QT, QT pro, MT ET Streets, and BFG Drag T/A. The biggest question is really size. I have a lot of gear so height is not a problem as long as they fit in the car. Something on the taller side would be good. I have been leaning toward the 275/60-R15 BFG but don't have any clue what fits and what don't. I also need help to figure back spacing for the rims. I would like to get something going in the next week or two. Let me know what hits and what fits guys. Thanks,
B-loose
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-11-2003 07:25 PM
I can't help you with street tires.
If you want to get some "real" slicks then I can help you with sizes as I have had several 68-69 Torino's.------------------
Alex Denysenko
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Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 275
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-11-2003 09:38 PM
What would be the difference in sizes between "Real" slicks and "Street" slicks? The tires I run don't NEED to be DOT approved I just would like not to have to haul tires to the track and change them before and after racing. If a "Real" tire of a certain size fits then I don't see why the "Fake" equivalent wouldn't fit too.If you know what fits I would appriciate the help.
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 744
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 01-11-2003 10:03 PM
"Real" slicks are sized by their actual tread width. The DOT tires are sized by the section width.EX: a 28X10 real slick will be 28" tall with a 10" tread. Section width (the widest part of the sidewall ) would be around 12.5". So it's actually about the same size as as a 28 X 12.50 DOT legal tire, even thought the DOT tire looks bigger on paper. My 33 X 16.5 Hoosiers would be listed as a 33X19 if they were labeled like the "Fake" tires. Later,
David Cole
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Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 275
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-11-2003 10:23 PM
So then, if someone knows which "Real" tires fit it wouldn't be to hard to figure what "fake" tires would then fit too.B-loose
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-12-2003 11:24 AM
A M/T 9 x 28 x 14 on a 14 x 7 wheel will fit.
A M/T 8.5 x 26 x 15 on a 15 x 7 wheel will fit.
A Goodyear 9 x 28 x 15 on a 7 inch wheel will fit.
All these will fit with no modifications.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 275
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-12-2003 12:33 PM
Thanks Alex. Do you know what back spacing I should use on the 15x7 rims with the 9x28-15 tires? Thanks,
B-loose
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-12-2003 12:37 PM
3.75 or 4 inch will work.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 275
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-12-2003 12:45 PM
Thanks Alex.
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