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Topic: front tire size
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stroker man
Gearhead Posts: 332
From: Denville NJ USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-14-2005 01:33 PM
   
need front tire size for front, im using a 15x4 wheel, back is going to be Hoosier quick time pro 28x11.5-15lt on 15x8 wheels or 15x8.5, need tire brand you guys use for street and strip, would like radials if i can or is that not going to work with the hoosiers?. thanks.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26813
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-14-2005 02:16 PM
The only true street and strip racing tire is the M/T sportsman front runner.
Now for the value minded...... for years we have been able to use a P165-75-15 cheapie discount tire store with great results.
Usually about $40 per tire TOPS!
Less if you catch them on sale.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 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!"
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stroker man
Gearhead Posts: 332
From: Denville NJ USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-14-2005 02:55 PM
i have m\t sportsman 28x7.50-15 fits 3.5 to 6.5 wheel, what do i use in back? if i dont go with the Hoosiers.
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65driver
Gearhead Posts: 211
From: Syracuse, NY
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 04-14-2005 05:25 PM
Would the P165-75-15 fit on a 15x7 rim, or would the rim be too wide? Also, what is the diameter of that tire?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26813
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-14-2005 09:10 PM
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Originally posted by 65driver:
Would the P165-75-15 fit on a 15x7 rim, or would the rim be too wide? Also, what is the diameter of that tire?
No it won't fit a 7 inch wheel.
It's about 25 inches. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 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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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9489
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-14-2005 09:18 PM
That's the old VW Bug's stock tire.I tried them on my "other" car but they were too tall to clear the fenderwell headers. Since it is a "street" car I needed DOT tires and the Spm tires were all too tall. I ended up with 185-60R15s on the front. They are mounted on 3.5" Centerlines and measure 24" tall. Check out the little radials, they can be speed rated too. It's kinda scarey to run 120+ on VW Bug tires.  SteveW
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exlocal
Gearhead Posts: 688
From: hacienda hts., CA, USA
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 04-14-2005 10:50 PM
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Originally posted by steve'66:
That's the old VW Bug's stock tire.SteveW
I used to use that tire, 5.60x15s on my 65 way back when. I maxed out the speedo on a back country road! I was poor and stupid. ------------------
reliving youth
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393Bird
Gearhead Posts: 150
From: Clarksville Tn.
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 04-15-2005 11:05 AM
I am using 165/80/15 Kumho 758's on mine. I only run 1/8th mile tracks, and theses are rated for 120 mph, so seems to be good for $27 each.Here it is beside my 275/40/17 Drag Radial.  ------------------
1993 Tbird
393 stroker, 3500 RPM converter
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