I'd like to order a set of slicks and cheap rims for the track this year. I've searched Team Chevelle and it looks like many people are running 28x10x15 on either a 15x8 rim with 4.5" backspace or a 15x10 with a 5.5" backspace.
I borrow a set a drag radials from Jim last year that were 275/60/15 on a 15x8 with 4" back space. The sidewall bulge would scrape the fender if the suspension was compressed. I don't know if the extra 1/2 of backspace would solve this, or if I should look at a 9" slick to be safe?
I don't want to end up with $400 in tires that don't fit. What are you guys running?
Derek69SS said
Mar 19, 2012
You should have taken BOTH of Craig's slicks in Jan, then you'd be all set. ;)
Tony Hoffer said
Mar 19, 2012
28 /9.0-15 Hoosiers on an 8.5" Centerline auto drag. with 4 7/8" backspacing.. I did have to trim the lip on the inside of the fenderwell
SteveS said
Mar 20, 2012
Derek69SS wrote:
You should have taken BOTH of Craig's slicks in Jan, then you'd be all set. ;)
I've tried to get that tire to fit, but I can't find a 18" body lift for a Chevelle. If I ever do, watch out. I'll show up at one of your pro-touring events with my one big tire and whoop everyone in the left handers, sprint car style.
28 /9.0-15 Hoosiers on an 8.5" Centerline auto drag. with 4 7/8" backspacing.. I did have to trim the lip on the inside of the fenderwell
Thanks Tony, if you had to trim a little with a 9" tire, I'm not sure how people are fitting 10" and 10.5" tires without trimming.
bowtie said
Mar 20, 2012
I have some 2" higher springs off my car.............
Summit/Jegs has 15X8 rallys with 5" backspace for under $80 each.
Lost in the 60s said
Mar 21, 2012
SteveS wrote:
Derek69SS wrote:
You should have taken BOTH of Craig's slicks in Jan, then you'd be all set. ;)
I've tried to get that tire to fit, but I can't find a 18" body lift for a Chevelle. If I ever do, watch out. I'll show up at one of your pro-touring events with my one big tire and whoop everyone in the left handers, sprint car style.
28 /9.0-15 Hoosiers on an 8.5" Centerline auto drag. with 4 7/8" backspacing.. I did have to trim the lip on the inside of the fenderwell
Thanks Tony, if you had to trim a little with a 9" tire, I'm not sure how people are fitting 10" and 10.5" tires without trimming.
More backspace on the wheel. 5.5 will fit.
Bowtieman427 said
Mar 22, 2012
Steve, I think the 4.5" backspace with 8" wheel will help you. Like Mitch said need to find the max back space to get good fit. The ones I had were 4" and there was slight rub another 1/2" will help. If it were me for drag I would go 10" with 5.5 spacing.
Scott Parkhurst said
Mar 22, 2012
I've got a set mounted up that won't fit my car...so you're welcome to test-fit them. If they work for you, we'll talk more. Come & get 'em..
I'd like to order a set of slicks and cheap rims for the track this year. I've searched Team Chevelle and it looks like many people are running 28x10x15 on either a 15x8 rim with 4.5" backspace or a 15x10 with a 5.5" backspace.
I borrow a set a drag radials from Jim last year that were 275/60/15 on a 15x8 with 4" back space. The sidewall bulge would scrape the fender if the suspension was compressed. I don't know if the extra 1/2 of backspace would solve this, or if I should look at a 9" slick to be safe?
I don't want to end up with $400 in tires that don't fit. What are you guys running?
I've tried to get that tire to fit, but I can't find a 18" body lift for a Chevelle.
If I ever do, watch out. I'll show up at one of your pro-touring events with my one big tire and whoop everyone in the left handers, sprint car style.
Thanks Tony, if you had to trim a little with a 9" tire, I'm not sure how people are fitting 10" and 10.5" tires without trimming.
Summit/Jegs has 15X8 rallys with 5" backspace for under $80 each.