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best tire 4 traction on a 15in rim?

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Old 02-03-2007, 01:31 AM
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i have ten holes on my car right now and was wondering what the best size tire would be for the back for traction i just spin through 1,2 and in 3rd it catches a little. i have bigger lower control arms and a bigger sway bar if that helps.and frpp springs. thanx in advance guys.
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Old 02-03-2007, 01:42 AM
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I run BFGoodrich drag Radial 275 50s on my 10 holes. I had to remove the lateral shocks and made up for it with aftermarket upper and lowers. They hook pretty good. Check out my photos.
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275's a lil buldgy on a 10 hole. 255's would prolly be better suited.
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Old 02-03-2007, 01:52 AM
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Hey Pro, how about 7" pony's im running 245's could i go wider?
and thanks, sorry for all the ?'s
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255s would i have to remove the quad shocks? i dont really want to remove anything i just wanna go fastv(like ricky booby)
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255s would i have to remove the quad shocks? i dont really want to remove anything i just wanna go fastv(like ricky booby)
**** 255s on 20 holes then i could defiantely go bigger right?
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Old 02-03-2007, 01:58 AM
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275's a lil buldgy on a 10 hole. 255's would prolly be better suited.
True, but I love the look and the feel. FWIW, the width of the 10 hole rims support the 275s, clearance is the concern, hence the removal of the quad shocks. I wouldn't try it if you have lowered the car or if you have a larger than stock diameter exhaust behind the muffs.
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Hey Pro, how about 7" pony's im running 245's could i go wider?
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I wouldn't go any wider than a 255. Like I said, the tires start to buldge on the sides. Looks funky imo.
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So, 255'sthats sounds alright, i assums hat will clear my quads, if not i can remove them, i do have lower control arms?
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235-60-15 mickey thompson drag radials
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