Will these drag radials work?
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Racer
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From: Berrien Springs MI
Will these drag radials work?
I have a 95 with stock rims. Can I use Nitto 275/40/R17 tires on my back rims with no problems? Is anyone doing this.
GSC specs- 25.6" tall 10.9" section width
Nitto specs-25.63" tall 10.91" section width
GSC specs- 25.6" tall 10.9" section width
Nitto specs-25.63" tall 10.91" section width
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Re: Will these drag radials work? (honas)
No problem, Many of us have used this tire on stock 9.5" rims for years.
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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Re: Will these drag radials work? (honas)
Yes, I had those tires on my car at one point.
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From: Markham
Re: Will these drag radials work? (honas)
I have the 315/35/17's on a 9.5 inch rim. I run them with 22 lbs of pressure and they look and drive well. I understand Nitto has this size also, now.
Also, put on the tall axle snubbers and the car hooks well.
Also, put on the tall axle snubbers and the car hooks well.
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From: San Jose ca/ Menifee Ca
Re: Will these drag radials work? (mackeyred96)
Hey mackeyred96, could you please post or email me a picture of your Vette woth the Draglite set up. I'm thinking of ditching my 5 spokes to save some weight and open the door to more tire size options. Thanks in advance.
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From: Somers NY
Re: Will these drag radials work? (hi-tek-vette)
Click on my sig photo, & you can see Weld Pro Stars.. the fronts are 15x3.5" & the rear are 15x10"..
also by using the 3.5" front wheels I saved 24 lb PER side almost a 50 lb saving.. the down side is ya gotta go around corners like me an "old man'
Or change tires at the track.. Mackey, & Ralph both switched to 3.5 front wheels & drive em every day w/no problems..
I have a set od Nitto 275s x 17 with only 20 runs on em...E mail me if interested..
also by using the 3.5" front wheels I saved 24 lb PER side almost a 50 lb saving.. the down side is ya gotta go around corners like me an "old man'
Or change tires at the track.. Mackey, & Ralph both switched to 3.5 front wheels & drive em every day w/no problems..
I have a set od Nitto 275s x 17 with only 20 runs on em...E mail me if interested..
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