i want to go WIDE!!!

[ProStreet83C10]

ok guys, i need to know what the absolute widest and tallest wheel and tire combo i can go with on a stock height 83 C10

Im getting really big into racing with it and would like some impressive sized meats on the rear so i can get good launches.

so if anyone knows, id like the widest wheel i can fit in the back end and maybe the widest tire as well. Im looking at the Mickey Thompson ET Street Radials right now for it with Weld acing wheels.

[N2TRUX]

Stepside or fleetside?

[ProStreet83C10]

fleetside



that pic is with 275/60R15 tires

[bigblock73]

You'll need more than wide tires to get good launches.

I'd start with some sort of traction device...like Cal-tracs.

Then I would start worrying about tire size. No need to run ultra wide tires and be noticed when you can run slightly wider tires with a traction device and surprise people.

And no offense, your 1/4 mile time in your sig should not warrant serious meats..unless you start building your engine/truck up....or you were spinning your wheels all the way down the track.

I used to run 14.6 @ 92 with a fairly mild 350, 12 bolt 4.10 posi, and Hoosier quick times on 15x8 wheels. It launched great and would only spin em if I held the RPM's too high before the light.

[ProStreet83C10]

well i spin em through first and into 2nd

plus i have a guy im probably going to be buying a built 468 from that has a top end built for blower and bottom end built for N2O

this video was off idle trying to not spin em so bad from launching at higher RPM, the few times ive actually went through the water box and launched at higer RPM i almost put the SOB in the wall and HAD to get out of it from uncontrollable spinning

YouTube - Cedar Falls Raceway May 27, 2006

[Malo83]

Originally Posted by ProStreet83C10

well i spin em through first and into 2nd

plus i have a guy im probably going to be buying a built 468 from that has a top end built for blower and bottom end built for N2O

this video was off idle trying to not spin em so bad from launching at higher RPM, the few times ive actually went through the water box and launched at higer RPM i almost put the SOB in the wall and HAD to get out of it from uncontrollable spinning
YouTube - Cedar Falls Raceway May 27, 2006

Notice when you run that you leave the tailgate up, any improvement on the top end if you dropped it ??? Nice video

[ProStreet83C10]

Originally Posted by Malo83

Notice when you run that you leave the tailgate up, any improvement on the top end if you dropped it ??? Nice video

i have a tonneau cover on it so i doubt itd make a bit of a difference

[Malo83]

Agree!!! couldn't see it in the vid.

[streetstar]

15 x 10" and N-50 type tires (i think they are 325-50) or a 29 x 12.5 Mickey are about the widest unless you want to go all the way with your rear suspension

[ProStreet83C10]

so this combination?

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey+Thompson/672/3757R/10002/-1/753925|36694

ok yeah, i guess weld racing no longer has a 5x5 bolt pattern in their racing wheels anymore.....

[Pyrotechnic]

Cal trac bars, or some form of traction device are essential.

[collin86]

you should tub it with a narrowed 9in, maybe a 4 link coil over setup with some 16in wide slicks. you should hook up then

[ProStreet83C10]

thats fine, i could see it but then again i know its there.

[ProStreet83C10]

any have a lead on where i can fond some Weld Pro Star wheels for a 5x5 bolt pattern chevy truck?

[69BBsuburban]

Guys are running 8's on 10" tires....so a big, pro-street type tire is not needed to go fast...
If your serious about racing, go with slicks or a bias 'cheater'...not radials....unless you do alot of street driving as well....
Also, a four link and fuel cell at the back of the bed will help it hook.

[malibu795]

what tire pressure you running?

the 02 in my sig is with 315/75r16 (35x1250) in 2wd and i have cut a 2.00 60'

there are several ways to combat this...

cal tracs, spring clamps, traction bars, lower tire pressure.. add weight but not just anywere. talkin 100-150 pound over the rear axle.... believe me it makes a diff it does on my truck

how do you stage and launch?
do you have a posi/limited slip etc in the dif?

295 will fit as well...

[68c10owner]

Here is a link to summit. There are a bunch of 5x5 lug weld wheels. Could`nt find any 15x8`s but I didn`t spend too much time looking.

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294793325


Also, try leaving the tail gate down when you run. It will move some weight further back over the wheels and might help you. Cal tracs and drag race shocks will help as well.

I didn`t see the specs of your truck or engine so I don`t know if tire size is going to help you. Remember, if you go with a taller tire, you`ll need to go with deeper gears.

[ProStreet83C10]

well im currently running a 4:10 gear which is enough IMO