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ProStreet83C10 · 02-24-2008, 08:25 PM

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** · 02-24-2008, 08:31 PM

Stepside or fleetside?

ProStreet83C10 · 02-24-2008, 09:11 PM

fleetside

that pic is with 275/60R15 tires

bigblock73 · 02-24-2008, 09:53 PM

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 · 02-24-2008, 10:13 PM

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

streetstar · 02-24-2008, 10:47 PM

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 · 02-24-2008, 11:01 PM

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 · 02-24-2008, 11:02 PM

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

Malo83 · 02-24-2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

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

collin86 · 02-25-2008, 12:26 AM

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 · 02-25-2008, 02:18 AM

Quote:

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 · 02-25-2008, 02:53 AM

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

ProStreet83C10 · 02-25-2008, 10:18 AM

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

ProStreet83C10 · 02-27-2008, 10:09 PM

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

69BBsuburban · 02-27-2008, 11:39 PM

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 · 02-27-2008, 11:52 PM

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 · 02-28-2008, 01:35 AM

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 · 03-01-2008, 01:47 AM

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

02-24-2008, 08:25 PM	#1
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	i want to go WIDE!!! 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. __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

02-24-2008, 08:31 PM	#2
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02-24-2008, 09:11 PM	#3
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: i want to go WIDE!!! fleetside that pic is with 275/60R15 tires __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

02-24-2008, 09:53 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: i want to go WIDE!!! 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. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 02-24-2008 at 09:57 PM.

02-24-2008, 10:47 PM	#6
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: i want to go WIDE!!! 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 __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

02-24-2008, 11:01 PM	#7
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: i want to go WIDE!!! 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..... __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79 Last edited by ProStreet83C10; 02-24-2008 at 11:04 PM.

02-24-2008, 11:02 PM	#8
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: i want to go WIDE!!! Cal trac bars, or some form of traction device are essential.

02-25-2008, 12:26 AM	#10
collin86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: spokane, WA Posts: 136	Re: i want to go WIDE!!! 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

02-25-2008, 02:53 AM	#12
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: i want to go WIDE!!! Agree!!! couldn't see it in the vid.

02-25-2008, 10:18 AM	#13
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: i want to go WIDE!!! thats fine, i could see it but then again i know its there. __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

02-27-2008, 10:09 PM	#14
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: i want to go WIDE!!! any have a lead on where i can fond some Weld Pro Star wheels for a 5x5 bolt pattern chevy truck? __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

02-27-2008, 11:39 PM	#15
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: i want to go WIDE!!! 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. __________________ Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A

02-27-2008, 11:52 PM	#16
malibu795 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: oxnard, ca Posts: 189	Re: i want to go WIDE!!! 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... __________________ -A DAM WILD MAN- 59 apache pannel truck 38 I-6/sm420 79 malibu wagon 305/t56 02 2500hd duramax/allision 1/4 13.82 @100 mph efi live and built tranny 500hp 383 on the engine stand U.S. Navy 2000-Current Peace through Superior Firepower Horsepower = Condom.....I would rather have it and not need it than to need it and not have it

02-28-2008, 01:35 AM	#17
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,011	Re: i want to go WIDE!!! 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. __________________ Anthony

03-01-2008, 01:47 AM	#18
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: i want to go WIDE!!! well im currently running a 4:10 gear which is enough IMO __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79



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