c5 slicks
Burning Brakes
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We run a 28" Hoosier DR which is actually just short of 28". Had to remove the inner fender but it's fine. A 29" may fit but when the car squats to leave you might have issues.
Scott
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Heel & Toe
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You're going to have to make a ton of power and have a steep gear to need a 29" slick. I know Stock Eliminator guys run 30" x 9" but most of those no longer run the IRS and have gone to a 12-bolt.
We run a 28" Hoosier DR which is actually just short of 28". Had to remove the inner fender but it's fine. A 29" may fit but when the car squats to leave you might have issues.
Scott
We run a 28" Hoosier DR which is actually just short of 28". Had to remove the inner fender but it's fine. A 29" may fit but when the car squats to leave you might have issues.
Scott
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Heel & Toe
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You're going to have to make a ton of power and have a steep gear to need a 29" slick. I know Stock Eliminator guys run 30" x 9" but most of those no longer run the IRS and have gone to a 12-bolt.
We run a 28" Hoosier DR which is actually just short of 28". Had to remove the inner fender but it's fine. A 29" may fit but when the car squats to leave you might have issues.
Scott
We run a 28" Hoosier DR which is actually just short of 28". Had to remove the inner fender but it's fine. A 29" may fit but when the car squats to leave you might have issues.
Scott
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What makes you think you need a 29" tall tire?
But to answer your question, yes, Paul Smith put them on his P98 C5 race car. He had to modify the fender to get them to fit. I think perhaps Jay (40Rush) used them for a while too.
Unless you're making some big numbers, you shouldn't need a 29" tire.
But to answer your question, yes, Paul Smith put them on his P98 C5 race car. He had to modify the fender to get them to fit. I think perhaps Jay (40Rush) used them for a while too.
Unless you're making some big numbers, you shouldn't need a 29" tire.
Last edited by C5 Pete; Jan 22, 2015 at 06:33 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: York PA
I cut away 1" of the rocker panel & enlarged the wheel well to match.
Here's a pic with 30" Drag Radials, I wouldn't advise running that big/ heavy tire, unless you have a really strong drivetrain.
I'm back to running 28" tires
Here's a pic with 30" Drag Radials, I wouldn't advise running that big/ heavy tire, unless you have a really strong drivetrain.
I'm back to running 28" tires
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You're going to have to make a ton of power and have a steep gear to need a 29" slick. I know Stock Eliminator guys run 30" x 9" but most of those no longer run the IRS and have gone to a 12-bolt.
We run a 28" Hoosier DR which is actually just short of 28". Had to remove the inner fender but it's fine. A 29" may fit but when the car squats to leave you might have issues.
Scott
We run a 28" Hoosier DR which is actually just short of 28". Had to remove the inner fender but it's fine. A 29" may fit but when the car squats to leave you might have issues.
Scott
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