ET streets / DR on stock wheel?

chrisbmx · November 2nd, 2010, 12:16 PM

Will the stock 1987, 4 lug, 15"wheels hold up to ET streets or Nitto 555R drag radials? I see the strip 2-3 times per year. Just pulled down a 13.1 at 107 on Saturday. This is with a 5 speed, 3.73 gears, Vortech V3, OR H-pipe, plus a little more. I was launching at idle becuase anything else spun on my 225/50/16 street tires

(of course!) This was with a 1.91 60' time. I should mention I'm putting full length subframes, torque box reinforcements, and maybe rear uppers and lowers before I run with the new tires next spring.

The 15"s are sitting in my garage. I was thinking of putting some rubber on them and just swapping them out when I go to the strip. Good idea or not?

Also, does anyone know how wide tire will fit on this 15" rim with no rub and with no other mods to my fenders (not even a fender roll)?

StangBanger302 · November 2nd, 2010, 12:36 PM

I'm wondering too..

TheBrat · November 2nd, 2010, 12:39 PM

Wont be an issue, I also hear that the nitto isnt that great/sticky of a tire anyways. As far as how wide? Depends how wide your rim is. But I would run a 255 or 275.

AdderMk2 · November 2nd, 2010, 12:43 PM

yea, and all you need is a 235/60/15

if you could get some 15x8 wheels (stockers are 7") then you could step up to a 275/50/15

bottled2v · November 2nd, 2010, 07:15 PM

what adder said. but i would advise away from 555r's especially with a manual. I had them and i would consider them more of a street tire than a drag radial. don't hook very well.

chrisbmx · November 2nd, 2010, 08:56 PM

I forgot to mention it's lowered 1 1/2". Shouldn't matter with a 235 though, right? 235 60 15 ET streets should get me plenty of bite, huh? That's what I'll use next spring! Thanks guys! Hello 12's!!!

bottled2v · November 2nd, 2010, 08:59 PM

235's or 255's should tuck good on the stock wheel and with the lowering. and good choice with the et's

HMERacing · November 2nd, 2010, 09:48 PM

I have ran Nitto 555R on my 01 WS6 transam and my 98 Camaro SS. When they were new they were very stickey but after a few thousand miles they took a long burnout to get to hook up. That was with a Yank ST3500 Stall and 3.73 gears though, It left pretty hard!

StangBanger302 · November 3rd, 2010, 12:21 AM

Whats a cheap 15x8 wheel?

horsepowerjunkie · November 3rd, 2010, 02:46 AM

Originally Posted by StangBanger302

Whats a cheap 15x8 wheel?

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StangBanger302 · November 3rd, 2010, 05:01 PM

Thanks HPJUNKIE!

chrisbmx · November 3rd, 2010, 10:19 PM

With the ET streets, will anything else in the stock driveline be an issue?

I'm planning to try to launch at about 2k. The only thing I changed from stock in the driveline is 3.73 motorsport gears, a rebuilt diff with kevlar clutches, motorsport HD clutch, and a driveshaft loop. The goal eventually is low 12's, but you know how you want it faster once you hit your goal.

I had thought about 28 spline chromoly axles, but didn't know if I needed that yet. 28's basically because I wouldn't have to change the diff or get a spool. Plus, if I went that far with axles, why not go 31 or 33 spline and change to 5 lug, etc. etc. etc. Is any of this necessary, or should I wait until the car is quicker and keep the stock axles for now?

marshall88lx · November 5th, 2010, 11:59 AM

addermk2 how do u like those race stars!

StangBanger302 · November 5th, 2010, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by chrisbmx

With the ET streets, will anything else in the stock driveline be an issue?

I'm planning to try to launch at about 2k. The only thing I changed from stock in the driveline is 3.73 motorsport gears, a rebuilt diff with kevlar clutches, motorsport HD clutch, and a driveshaft loop. The goal eventually is low 12's, but you know how you want it faster once you hit your goal. I had thought about 28 spline chromoly axles, but didn't know if I needed that yet. 28's basically because I wouldn't have to change the diff or get a spool. Plus, if I went that far with axles, why not go 31 or 33 spline and change to 5 lug, etc. etc. etc. Is any of this necessary, or should I wait until the car is quicker and keep the stock axles for now?

Launching at 2K? What are you, a girl? Lol, but seriously, don't launch that low on slicks/drag radials, try more like 3.5K-5K for really good times. If you are going for low 12's you shouldn't break anything immediately with the stock rear end. Over time, anything can break.

November 2nd, 2010, 12:16 PM	#1
chrisbmx Regular 1987 GT 13.19 @ 107.02 (street tires) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: PA Posts: 164 iTrader: 0 reviews	ET streets / DR on stock wheel? Will the stock 1987, 4 lug, 15"wheels hold up to ET streets or Nitto 555R drag radials? I see the strip 2-3 times per year. Just pulled down a 13.1 at 107 on Saturday. This is with a 5 speed, 3.73 gears, Vortech V3, OR H-pipe, plus a little more. I was launching at idle becuase anything else spun on my 225/50/16 street tires (of course!) This was with a 1.91 60' time. I should mention I'm putting full length subframes, torque box reinforcements, and maybe rear uppers and lowers before I run with the new tires next spring. The 15"s are sitting in my garage. I was thinking of putting some rubber on them and just swapping them out when I go to the strip. Good idea or not? Also, does anyone know how wide tire will fit on this 15" rim with no rub and with no other mods to my fenders (not even a fender roll)?

November 2nd, 2010, 12:36 PM	#2
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm wondering too.. __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

November 2nd, 2010, 12:39 PM	#3
TheBrat Regular 91 Mustang LX Fastback We shall see when she gets done.. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 443 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wont be an issue, I also hear that the nitto isnt that great/sticky of a tire anyways. As far as how wide? Depends how wide your rim is. But I would run a 255 or 275. __________________ 2003 MazdaSPEED Protege. Lava Orange with all the go fast parts 1991 LX. 2.3T in the works. 1977 Pinto Wagon. New motor combo in the works for 2012, C4, 4.10s, 150 pill. Et. unkown 1969 Impala. Needs a resto. Im Canadian, Eh!

November 2nd, 2010, 12:43 PM	#4
AdderMk2 Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: al-Ahhmadi, Kuwait Posts: 991 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea, and all you need is a 235/60/15 if you could get some 15x8 wheels (stockers are 7") then you could step up to a 275/50/15 __________________ [URL="http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/2148862880.html"]1994 Cobra For Sale[/URL] [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [QUOTE=Timm10221]Its only a 10 inch Tach that sits right in the center of the dash with LED lights and a Spinner bezel that has dimonds and gold plating.. And when you hit 4500 plus is sounds off (AAHHH SHITT) :cool:[/QUOTE]

November 2nd, 2010, 07:15 PM	#5
bottled2v Hardcore Enthusiast '00 gt, '95 gt, '83 lx 11.85@116 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Saginaw, mi Posts: 2,422 iTrader: 0 reviews	what adder said. but i would advise away from 555r's especially with a manual. I had them and i would consider them more of a street tire than a drag radial. don't hook very well. __________________ '00 GT, hp 292's, full bolt ons, built/stalled auto, 4.10's, 150 shot-new times to come. '95 GT, 347, tko, etc-11.8@116-sold. WTT-my mildly built 4r70 for t56/tko.

November 2nd, 2010, 08:56 PM	#6
chrisbmx Regular 1987 GT 13.19 @ 107.02 (street tires) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: PA Posts: 164 iTrader: 0 reviews	I forgot to mention it's lowered 1 1/2". Shouldn't matter with a 235 though, right? 235 60 15 ET streets should get me plenty of bite, huh? That's what I'll use next spring! Thanks guys! Hello 12's!!!

November 2nd, 2010, 08:59 PM	#7
bottled2v Hardcore Enthusiast '00 gt, '95 gt, '83 lx 11.85@116 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Saginaw, mi Posts: 2,422 iTrader: 0 reviews	235's or 255's should tuck good on the stock wheel and with the lowering. and good choice with the et's __________________ '00 GT, hp 292's, full bolt ons, built/stalled auto, 4.10's, 150 shot-new times to come. '95 GT, 347, tko, etc-11.8@116-sold. WTT-my mildly built 4r70 for t56/tko.

November 3rd, 2010, 12:21 AM	#9
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	Whats a cheap 15x8 wheel? __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

November 3rd, 2010, 05:01 PM	#11
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks HPJUNKIE! __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

November 3rd, 2010, 10:19 PM	#12
chrisbmx Regular 1987 GT 13.19 @ 107.02 (street tires) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: PA Posts: 164 iTrader: 0 reviews	With the ET streets, will anything else in the stock driveline be an issue? I'm planning to try to launch at about 2k. The only thing I changed from stock in the driveline is 3.73 motorsport gears, a rebuilt diff with kevlar clutches, motorsport HD clutch, and a driveshaft loop. The goal eventually is low 12's, but you know how you want it faster once you hit your goal. I had thought about 28 spline chromoly axles, but didn't know if I needed that yet. 28's basically because I wouldn't have to change the diff or get a spool. Plus, if I went that far with axles, why not go 31 or 33 spline and change to 5 lug, etc. etc. etc. Is any of this necessary, or should I wait until the car is quicker and keep the stock axles for now?

November 5th, 2010, 11:59 AM	#13
marshall88lx Newbie 88 Mustang lx Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Millbrook,al Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	addermk2 how do u like those race stars!

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