01-20-2008, 01:01 PM | #1 |
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Okay.....I have bitten the bullet and I am taking a cutting wheel to my truck. I am going to cut the rear wells out of it and the bed up to the frame. This allows about 6 more inces of tire clearance without any other mods.
Do you guys know what the largest wheel and tire combo is when this is done? I have heard 12 in rim with 7 in backspacing. Not sure on a tire size. I ask because I only want to buy the rear set of wheels once....lol
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01-20-2008, 02:39 PM | #2 |
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I have 12" rims with 7" back space 14.5x29 tire lot's of room like another 6" inside, and about even on the outside, I think any wider and they stick out too much for my liking. I'm going to a narrower rear and a 31x16.5 tire and going to tuck them in the fender well and all I have is mini tubs to my frame with lot's of room. Here's a couple of pics, only ones I have on this computer.
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01-20-2008, 02:59 PM | #3 |
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That's exactly what I needed to know...Thanks...
Is the rear spacing 7 inches even or 7.5? So you think there is enough room for say....a 14.5W Slick?
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What size tires are you running in the front ?? |
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Come to think of it yes they are 7.5 (Weld Draglites) Yes there will be, mine are Hoosier Quick Time Pro's.
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01-21-2008, 12:37 AM | #6 |
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They are Mickey Thompson 28x7.5/15's
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01-21-2008, 09:31 AM | #8 |
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Thanks 71Dragtruck!
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Outlaw why do you want such a huge tire? The biggest tire I have run is a 33 x 10.5w and they work well spraying 250 to 300 right out of the hole! I only have a 10 inch wheel but I wish I had a twelve!
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01-25-2008, 01:59 PM | #10 |
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Lets just say ... I need to be able to hook on asphalt track with no prep.
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I'm trying a 30x13.50 ET street this weekend on a local farm road track.. I'll let you know how it works. This will be NA with the 3,200 verter. I should have a 4,400 verter in the next couple weeks as well as my N20 finished. I'll let you know what my G-tech Pro RR tells me I cut. It was dead on with the 60' and .1 slow / 1mph slow compared to the track timers on 11 passes.
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Cool....I can get that size on the truck now as is without any mods. Should also be able to stuff a 10.5w in it.
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Hey Outlaw, I ran a 14.5 wide on a 10" rim with stock wheel wells in the back, just more info for you, I do belive they are 5" back space, I still have the rims if you need to know the backspace for sure. Too bad you didn't live up here I have 14.5x28's and 29's you could try before you buy. I also run a big tire because our track doesn't have concrete either and no prep on street legal night. Like I said before I'm going to a 16.5x31 with my narrowed rear end, of course the taller you go the narrower you can go and not loose any foot print, but with me I want my truck to have a certain look to it also and don't want to run a 33" tall tire. I'd rather be slower and have the look I want, of course to a certain extent.
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Yes...please let me know the backspace of the 10" rim because if it's the same as what I have now....I will know for sure how wide the stock wells will really go before being hacked...if I could fit a 29 14.5 on it right now (non w tire) then ohhhh that would be grand!!! I don't suppose you have any pics with that setup on it do you?
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Found one on this laptop, and might have a couple on my other laptop too that I'll check at work tomorrow, I know there's some on my PC for sure.
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01-27-2008, 02:26 AM | #17 |
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Perfect!!
Man I love your truck! If you have time...no hurry, more pics and the BS on the rim would help out a bunch. And is that a mickey thompson or hoosier 14.5?
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That pic is 14.5x28" Hoosiers
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By the looks of it...I'm pretty sure my wheel and the wheel in the pic have the same backspace.
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Rims are 5" backspace, thought I had more pics with old rims on but I guess not, only pics with the new rims.
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Thanks....
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Dang you run some meats.
After I put my new motor in the 26x10 Hoosiers don't hook any more. I have the weld drag stars. They are a 6' back space. Should What tire size you recommend? 408sbc 3500 stall 4:10 gear |
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I would try a 28x10.5 The height will actually give you more contact patch and kill a little gear.
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I love the big tires out back! I cant wait to get some
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Very cool thank you. I'll sell mine and pick up a set of 28x10.5 Hoosier's.
Any recommendations for tire psi I just put a set of 28x13.5 m/t's streets on, they look mean. i'll take a pic and post it. |
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