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May 24, 2003 | 12:32 AM

Irocan

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Are These Tires Big Enough

I am going to get a pair of slicks. Going to get ET Drags but debating between 26x8.5x15 or 26x10x15.

These are going on my 88 L98 Camaro that so far has run 13.70's @ 102 mph. Haven't been able to come out of the hole very hard though even on the Nitto's. I want to use the slicks just for the track only.

Bob

May 24, 2003 | 12:34 AM

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Re: Are These Tires Big Enough (Irocan)

If you're still running the stock 10 bolt rear and you really have enough power to need slicks, I wouldn't put slicks on the car. You'll snap that rear end like a twig. Seen too many 10 bolts come apart on F-bodies

May 24, 2003 | 01:02 AM

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Re: Are These Tires Big Enough (CorvetteZ51Racer)

No, its the stock Borg Warner 9 bolt with 3.27 gears. Supposedly stronger than the 10 bolt. I just put a new posi unit it too.

bob

May 24, 2003 | 01:06 AM

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Re: Are These Tires Big Enough (Irocan)

I thought the 10 bolt was the stronger of the two. I could be wrong.

May 24, 2003 | 01:20 AM

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Re: Are These Tires Big Enough (Ray383)

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I thought the 10 bolt was the stronger of the two. I could be wrong.

No, apparently his car is either an IROC or has an IROC rear end, and the BW 9 bolt, aka the Australian 9 Bolt, is a much stronger diff than the GM 10 bolt. The 3rd/4th gen F-body 10 bolt only has a 7.5" ring gear...the same size as the 4 cylinder Fox body Mustangs.

May 25, 2003 | 10:00 PM

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Re: Are These Tires Big Enough (CorvetteZ51Racer)

I think I'm going with the et drags 26x10x15.

Bob

May 25, 2003 | 11:25 PM

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Re: Are These Tires Big Enough (Irocan)

They may slow you down. Whats your 60'?

May 25, 2003 | 11:49 PM

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Re: Are These Tires Big Enough (mackeyred96)

The best I can get is a 2.0x. That is easying into the gas. I want to be able to come off the line hard. I think with good traction I should be able to to get a least a 1.90.

Bob