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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 09:31 AM
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Default 325/50R-15??????? Drag Radials

325/50R-15, are these to big for a C3? They are 27.9 x 10.5x 15? I dont want nothing to rub..
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 09:40 AM
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My book says that the recommended rim width is 10-12 inches. Might be a little tuff to stuff under:)
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 09:44 AM
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what about the height? My next option is P275/50R-15 26.1x10x15
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 09:49 AM
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I have a set of 275/60R-15's and they fill the wheel well nicely.
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I like the height of the 275/60/15's 28.0 but the foot print is 8.8, I would rather have around 10.0. How does it bite?
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Old Oct 3, 2003 | 10:35 AM
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I've got 325/50/15 drag radials, but I also have flares. I've got them mounted on 10" AR Torq Thrust D's.
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Whether something bites or not is a function of how bad the motor is and what stall the TC has.:)

You might also be overlooking tire contact patch. A larger diameter tire like the 28 inch 275 with 8.8 width might have more rubber on the ground than a wider smaller diameter tire. That's why they make 32 & 33 inch diameter slicks. To get the biggest foot print.

Your only other consideration when buying tire diameters is your gearing. :auto:
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