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11-12-2006, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by shurite44
I use the 295 BFG DR's on 18x10.5 inch wheels. I like them but I am fairly close to stock HP levels. For your wheels I think that size would be the best choice. I just don't like the idea of going shorter in the back, I had 315's but sent them back for the 295's.
Yes a taller sidewall is beneficial for drag racing but I don't think the difference in sidewall height between the 295/35 and the 315/30 would make up for the difference in width. In other words I think the wider tire would give you a little more traction in this case. Although with a 315 there may be a little cupping on a 10.5 inch wheel. So I guess what I am saying is I really don't know.
I have run 315's on a 10.5 inch rim in the past on a C5 and it fit just fine.
Yes a taller sidewall is beneficial for drag racing but I don't think the difference in sidewall height between the 295/35 and the 315/30 would make up for the difference in width. In other words I think the wider tire would give you a little more traction in this case. Although with a 315 there may be a little cupping on a 10.5 inch wheel. So I guess what I am saying is I really don't know.
I have run 315's on a 10.5 inch rim in the past on a C5 and it fit just fine.
11-12-2006, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Dgatto
Thanks for the input, ... I am leaning twords the hoosier, 335/30/18, but I have a few months to decide
11-12-2006, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by shurite44
That is a big tire for a 10.5 inch wheel. I don't think it will fit on there. Or are you planning to change wheels?
11-12-2006, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Dgatto
I figured they might not fit, if not there are the 325 or most likely the 315's...but theyre 30's............. decisions, decisions
You know you may want to go down to a 17 and use the ET drag radials. I think they are 275/40s or 45 series. The hook much better than the BFG DR's. Are these for the track only?
11-13-2006, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Dgatto
The 305 nittos really stink....they are comming off.....
next...... 345's and maybe Mickey thompson's or BF's....... any input???
next...... 345's and maybe Mickey thompson's or BF's....... any input???
11-13-2006, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by shurite44
315's are about it on a 10.5 inch wheel. You could have the wheel widened. Might not fit under your wheel well very good.
You know you may want to go down to a 17 and use the ET drag radials. I think they are 275/40s or 45 series. The hook much better than the BFG DR's. Are these for the track only?
You know you may want to go down to a 17 and use the ET drag radials. I think they are 275/40s or 45 series. The hook much better than the BFG DR's. Are these for the track only?
11-13-2006, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by shurite44
You know you may want to go down to a 17 and use the ET drag radials. I think they are 275/40s or 45 series.
The best part is they're coming out with the 18" sizes in a few minths I think.
11-13-2006, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
Yes, they are 275x40x17 and they do hook quite well, 1.58/1.59 sixty foots in my bolt ons only Z28 with the 255x50x16s.
The best part is they're coming out with the 18" sizes in a few minths I think.
The best part is they're coming out with the 18" sizes in a few minths I think.
