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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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looking at used set of ccw drag pack. any difference if tire is 26x10.5x16 or 26x11.5x16. do realize the11.5 is inch wider my concern would be any rubbing of tire on a stock coupe on fender on launch. car is not lowered and how much more stress does the extra width put on drive train. do have hardened shaft drivers side.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by paint it black vette
looking at used set of ccw drag pack. any difference if tire is 26x10.5x16 or 26x11.5x16. do realize the11.5 is inch wider my concern would be any rubbing of tire on a stock coupe on fender on launch. car is not lowered and how much more stress does the extra width put on drive train. do have hardened shaft drivers side.

I have an 11.5 tire on my drag pack. You will have no problems or issues with them fitting. I have never had any rubbing and I launch hard. The 11.5 should hook better so that will naturally equal a little more stress. Nothing I would worry about. Go with the 11.5
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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