Tire Selection

AF1Bird · #1 (**permalink**) 04-14-2006, 10:10 PM

I just bought Draglites 15 x 10 and am not sure which tires to get or which is the biggest size I could get. I have a 98 T/A. I also have 15 x 5 on the front. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am looking for the best traction possible without using a full drag slick. Thanks.

trigger · #2 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 12:57 PM

You can fit a 325 MT ET radial, BUT it will take a little "work."

AF1Bird · #3 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 08:39 PM

I was told to stay away from a drag radial due to the power I am going to be putting down and the car being a 6 speed. I was told by alot of people to look into getting a 28 x 10.5 x 15. What do you think? People recommend the Hoosier. Thanks for the reply.

trigger · #4 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 08:44 PM

I'm sorry I took your "no full on drag slick" as no DOT slick either. I should have also asked for your complete breakdown of mods, shift point/ redline, gears, adj. lcas?, mph in the 1/4th etc. Fill me in on all that and I will make a suggestion as to what DOT slick to run.

AF1Bird · #5 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 08:50 PM

I am building a 408 with 15lb. of boost. Stage 3 heads (333, 268 @ 600") 3.90 Moser 9 in. Anything else you need to know please let me know. Thanks.

trigger · #6 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 08:54 PM

What do you plan on trapping? I would assume approx high 140's or so?

AF1Bird · #7 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 08:58 PM

I really hope so. I am trying to lighten it up too. I just bought the BMR K member and a arms. I got rid of everything not needed, even went to a manual steering rack.

trigger · #8 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 08:58 PM

28in tall tire with a 6400 rpm limit, assuming the 28in tall tire will grow to 29in on the big end of the track, will allow you 141.63mph.

A 29in tall tire with the same limit, asumming it will grow an inch on the big end, will allow you 146mph. I think you might have to start doing some real work to fit a tire this tall though.

AF1Bird · #9 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 09:05 PM

The place I am having the work done says I will be peaking at around 7200 RPM. Hoosier has a 27 in tire (QTP) I am not sure of the exact dimensions. What is your opinion on tire and size?

trigger · #10 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 09:16 PM

Let's assume it grows to 28in on the big end. That will afford you 153.85mph with 7200rpm redline.

Should be good, although you might want to think about a 28in tall tire for the bigger sidewall. It might be a task to hook your car up with all that torque you are going to be making.

What trans/ clutch combo are you running? A solid 9sec car and a t56 are no joke. You better be a shifting fool!