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what drag radials will work ?

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Old 01-15-2006, 11:48 PM
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on my 88 coupe, i have chrome saleen 5 spoke wheels, on the rear 17x9, what drag radials can i get to fit without rubbing? i want mickey's but dont think they have a 17 in. that will fit my application. any suggestions? john1614.
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Old 01-15-2006, 11:52 PM
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They make a 275/40/17 so does BFG, I have them on my car.
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Old 01-15-2006, 11:58 PM
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nitto's have 17" dr's too, so you shouldnt have problem finding a set
to work on your car
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Old 01-16-2006, 12:03 AM
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what about the width, what is the max that will fit inside the wheel well without rubbing, arent those 12.5 wide? thanks.john1614.
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with a fox body, 275's is about as wide as you can go
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Old 01-16-2006, 12:14 AM
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try to get less than 11" wide.

you will need to reverse the quads but they will fit.

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