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ChrisAunchman · 07-02-2016, 01:10 PM

Hey,
So I'm finally getting my chassis on it's wheels. I'm looking at going with a 15x9.5" rim for the rear and 15x7" for the front. The rear tires I'm looking at either using a BFG 295/50R15 or the Nitto NT555R 325/50R15. I like the profile of the Nitto but can't determine what fronts to use. It's a little taller and wider. It doesn't even look like Nitto makes a 15" tire that would fit up front. The BFGs have a ton of size options. Any thoughts or has anyone found a good pairing for the Nittos? I'm going to call Nitto Tuesday to see what they suggest.

http://www.nittotire.com/race-tires/...g-radial-tire/

Chris

LVPhotos · 07-05-2016, 10:36 AM

Right before I put the 245/45/18 Nitto 555 on. I went with a cheap and readily available 225/70/15. 27" but a 235/60/15 for years but short at 25" Why a drag radial? A 295 is tight and would say anything bigger won't fit again the 295/50/15 is short and will increase your rpms. A 275/60/15 would be a better tire.

ChrisAunchman · 07-05-2016, 11:09 AM

I'm looking for a little more width than a 275/60R15. The height is just about right though. That is why I was wondering about the 325/50R15. Good height, especially for my gearing, and good width. I like the width of the 295 but the height seems to short. I looked over tread patterns this weekend I actually found a company with a very close pattern to the Nitto 555R. I'm thinking of using that companies 225/60R15 up front.

LVPhotos · 07-05-2016, 11:21 AM

My 295 are rubbing, side to side movement, on the rear tubs indentations. So if you're as low as me it's a issue. The 325 might not fit at all if you're tucking tire. It's even worse on step sides. How low are you and are you planning on widening the tubs.

LVPhotos · 07-05-2016, 11:25 AM

Here is my 275/60/15 vs 295/45/18

ChrisAunchman · 07-05-2016, 01:32 PM

I ended up going with a 2-3" drop coil in the rear. The bed I can cut into as much as I need so I'm not worried about rubbing on the inner. I'd hit the spring before anything. I was planning on running mini-tubs. I can trim the bed as needed. How low did you drop the rear?

LVPhotos · 07-05-2016, 01:52 PM

Top pic is ride height, the other is all down. So at least 5 to 6 in back.

07-02-2016, 01:10 PM	#1
ChrisAunchman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Middleboro, MA Posts: 55	Anyone using Nitto NT55R Drag radials what fronts? Hey, So I'm finally getting my chassis on it's wheels. I'm looking at going with a 15x9.5" rim for the rear and 15x7" for the front. The rear tires I'm looking at either using a BFG 295/50R15 or the Nitto NT555R 325/50R15. I like the profile of the Nitto but can't determine what fronts to use. It's a little taller and wider. It doesn't even look like Nitto makes a 15" tire that would fit up front. The BFGs have a ton of size options. Any thoughts or has anyone found a good pairing for the Nittos? I'm going to call Nitto Tuesday to see what they suggest. http://www.nittotire.com/race-tires/...g-radial-tire/ Chris

07-05-2016, 10:36 AM	#2
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Anyone using Nitto NT55R Drag radials what fronts? Right before I put the 245/45/18 Nitto 555 on. I went with a cheap and readily available 225/70/15. 27" but a 235/60/15 for years but short at 25" Why a drag radial? A 295 is tight and would say anything bigger won't fit again the 295/50/15 is short and will increase your rpms. A 275/60/15 would be a better tire. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

07-05-2016, 11:09 AM	#3
ChrisAunchman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Middleboro, MA Posts: 55	Re: Anyone using Nitto NT55R Drag radials what fronts? I'm looking for a little more width than a 275/60R15. The height is just about right though. That is why I was wondering about the 325/50R15. Good height, especially for my gearing, and good width. I like the width of the 295 but the height seems to short. I looked over tread patterns this weekend I actually found a company with a very close pattern to the Nitto 555R. I'm thinking of using that companies 225/60R15 up front.

07-05-2016, 11:21 AM	#4
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Anyone using Nitto NT55R Drag radials what fronts? My 295 are rubbing, side to side movement, on the rear tubs indentations. So if you're as low as me it's a issue. The 325 might not fit at all if you're tucking tire. It's even worse on step sides. How low are you and are you planning on widening the tubs. __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

07-05-2016, 11:25 AM	#5
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Anyone using Nitto NT55R Drag radials what fronts? Here is my 275/60/15 vs 295/45/18 Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

07-05-2016, 01:32 PM	#6
ChrisAunchman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Middleboro, MA Posts: 55	Re: Anyone using Nitto NT55R Drag radials what fronts? I ended up going with a 2-3" drop coil in the rear. The bed I can cut into as much as I need so I'm not worried about rubbing on the inner. I'd hit the spring before anything. I was planning on running mini-tubs. I can trim the bed as needed. How low did you drop the rear?

07-05-2016, 01:52 PM	#7
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Anyone using Nitto NT55R Drag radials what fronts? Top pic is ride height, the other is all down. So at least 5 to 6 in back. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081



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