275/50/15 M/T DRAG RADIAL,what rim width?

whiteboycustom · August 1st, 2007, 03:27 PM

im going with a 275/50/15 m/t drag radial on a 15" weld draglite, what should i go on rim width, 15x8 or 15x10, its a 83 lx coupe with no quad shocks, so what can i put on there without any mods to the fender or issuses with rubbing, whats backspacing would best help with that

thanks for the help

sn-95aac · August 1st, 2007, 03:39 PM

15X10 WITH A 5.5 BACKSPACE

whiteboycustom · August 2nd, 2007, 10:54 AM

thanks then that settles that

Black Betty · January 13th, 2008, 01:19 AM

yeap

Iownastang · January 13th, 2008, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by sn-95aac

15X10 WITH A 5.5 BACKSPACE

wtf WRONG 15x8 with a 5.5 bs you need a 6.5 in backspace with a 15x10 and it gets a little tight under there with a 10

Iownastang · January 13th, 2008, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by Black Betty

yeap

NOPE

Speedstang302 · January 13th, 2008, 02:07 AM

im was running 275/60/15's on my 15X8's with no problems...with quads!!!

Iownastang · January 13th, 2008, 02:11 AM

Originally Posted by Speedstang302

im was running 275/60/15's on my 15X8's with no problems...with quads!!!

im talking about a 16x10 in rim with a 5.5 bs,the tire will be fine

firestang · January 13th, 2008, 02:16 AM

I actually have a 15x7 5.5 backspace with a 295/50 15 under my car all I had to do was roll the lip on my fenders and take off the quad shocks

Speedstang302 · January 13th, 2008, 02:16 AM

i know i was just telling him thats wat i fit with easy..there good size tires..yeah those tards have no idea...6.5 is the only way you're gunna fit shit under there with 15X10's!!!

JBIGBOOTSY · January 13th, 2008, 02:48 AM

A 275 on a 7" rim is gonna cut the tire life in half.

Iownastang · January 13th, 2008, 02:56 AM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

A 275 on a 7" rim is gonna cut the tire life in half.

and he has a 295

**Chris** · January 13th, 2008, 02:14 PM

You can do the 275/50/15 on an 8" or 10" wheel... I would personally go 8" with a 50 series though. I have seen people use the 275/60/15 on a 10" wheel and it fits perfectly.

And yeah, 10" will require a 6.5" backspace.

Speedstang302 · January 13th, 2008, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by **Chris**

You can do the 275/50/15 on an 8" or 10" wheel... I would personally go 8" with a 50 series though. I have seen people use the 275/60/15 on a 10" wheel and it fits perfectly.

And yeah, 10" will require a 6.5" backspace.

i use the 60 series 275s on my 8" wides...could they actually fit perfect with no work under a 10" wide...

Stangzilla · January 13th, 2008, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by firestang

I actually have a 15x7 5.5 backspace with a 295/50 15 under my car all I had to do was roll the lip on my fenders and take off the quad shocks

Most people dont want to beat their fenders with a hammer to fit tires. And a really a 7 inch wide rim is to narrow for a 295. You should have at least a 15x 8 on there..

Stangzilla · January 13th, 2008, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by firestang

I actually have a 15x7 5.5 backspace with a 295/50 15 under my car all I had to do was roll the lip on my fenders and take off the quad shocks

Do you have after market rear lower control arms?

**Chris** · January 13th, 2008, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Speedstang302

i use the 60 series 275s on my 8" wides...could they actually fit perfect with no work under a 10" wide...

That is what I run... no issues, no beating stuff up. Yes, the 275/60's work great with a 10" wide wheel...only with minimal inner fenderwell "massaging"...lol

firestang · January 13th, 2008, 11:41 PM

I have factory control arms under my car. Tire life doesnt really bother me personally much since I run a drag tire most of the time anyway. I didnt beat anything to roll my fenders I'm not an idiot they do maker a fender roller. I have 15x7's cause thats what the guy had I traded the wheels for had.

ryans88gt · January 13th, 2008, 11:51 PM

Personally, I'd get a 9" wheel.

I have a set of 15 x 9" prostars with a 6" backspace on my 88 gt.

Miami93LX · January 14th, 2008, 09:59 AM

I have extra factory 16". What's the biggest drag tire I could put on there w/o rubbing?

August 1st, 2007, 03:27 PM	#1
whiteboycustom El Conquistador 83 coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vidor,texas Posts: 1,146 iTrader: 0 reviews	275/50/15 M/T DRAG RADIAL,what rim width? im going with a 275/50/15 m/t drag radial on a 15" weld draglite, what should i go on rim width, 15x8 or 15x10, its a 83 lx coupe with no quad shocks, so what can i put on there without any mods to the fender or issuses with rubbing, whats backspacing would best help with that thanks for the help

August 1st, 2007, 03:39 PM	#2
sn-95aac Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 106 iTrader: 0 reviews	15X10 WITH A 5.5 BACKSPACE __________________ 95 TURBOCHARGED COBRA 87 BLOW-THRU FOX

August 2nd, 2007, 10:54 AM	#3
whiteboycustom El Conquistador 83 coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vidor,texas Posts: 1,146 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks then that settles that __________________ http://www.donttearmedown.com/

January 13th, 2008, 02:07 AM	#7
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,799 iTrader: 1 reviews	im was running 275/60/15's on my 15X8's with no problems...with quads!!! __________________ 1990 GT- 5.0L \|BBK Shortys\|VRS O/R X\| SLP LM1 Catback\|BBK CAI\| Centerforce Clutch\|MGW Short Throw\| Alum D/S\| 3.73's\| Steeda Springs...about as stock as a 5.0 comes now a days..much more to come

January 13th, 2008, 02:16 AM	#10
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,799 iTrader: 1 reviews	i know i was just telling him thats wat i fit with easy..there good size tires..yeah those tards have no idea...6.5 is the only way you're gunna fit shit under there with 15X10's!!! __________________ 1990 GT- 5.0L \|BBK Shortys\|VRS O/R X\| SLP LM1 Catback\|BBK CAI\| Centerforce Clutch\|MGW Short Throw\| Alum D/S\| 3.73's\| Steeda Springs...about as stock as a 5.0 comes now a days..much more to come

January 13th, 2008, 01:19 AM	#4
Black Betty Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 102 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeap

January 13th, 2008, 02:16 AM	#9
firestang Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newnan,GA Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	I actually have a 15x7 5.5 backspace with a 295/50 15 under my car all I had to do was roll the lip on my fenders and take off the quad shocks

January 13th, 2008, 02:48 AM	#11
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,392 iTrader: 0 reviews	A 275 on a 7" rim is gonna cut the tire life in half. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

January 13th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#13
Chris Regular 1989 LX Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: St. Pete, Fl Posts: 377 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can do the 275/50/15 on an 8" or 10" wheel... I would personally go 8" with a 50 series though. I have seen people use the 275/60/15 on a 10" wheel and it fits perfectly. And yeah, 10" will require a 6.5" backspace. __________________ 7.87 @ 93 mph http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwEEQUYY8gA

January 13th, 2008, 11:41 PM	#18
firestang Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newnan,GA Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have factory control arms under my car. Tire life doesnt really bother me personally much since I run a drag tire most of the time anyway. I didnt beat anything to roll my fenders I'm not an idiot they do maker a fender roller. I have 15x7's cause thats what the guy had I traded the wheels for had.

January 13th, 2008, 11:51 PM	#19
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: 0 reviews	Personally, I'd get a 9" wheel. I have a set of 15 x 9" prostars with a 6" backspace on my 88 gt. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

January 14th, 2008, 09:59 AM	#20
Miami93LX Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have extra factory 16". What's the biggest drag tire I could put on there w/o rubbing?

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