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Old 03-08-2010, 03:02 PM
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Default drag slick size for 91 with 15x8 wheels

what size of slicks should i go with i think my wheels have a 5.5 offset
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Old 03-08-2010, 04:10 PM
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roll the rear fender lips and you can fit a 28x10.
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Originally Posted by 93hatch306
roll the rear fender lips and you can fit a 28x10.
exactly what I want to be running... 28x10.5x15

or 275/60/15
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Old 03-08-2010, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by AdderMk2
exactly what I want to be running... 28x10.5x15

or 275/60/15
Adder, I don't think you even have to roll the lips on an SN...but just to be safe....
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Old 03-08-2010, 07:16 PM
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im getting them rolled anyway... i had rubbing issues with my old 275/50/15 BFG's
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my 275/60's rub a bit...but I was stupid and accidently ordered my Welds with 4.5 inch backspacing
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Old 03-09-2010, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 93hatch306
my 275/60's rub a bit...but I was stupid and accidently ordered my Welds with 4.5 inch backspacing
thats what my old welds were (bought them used) and thats why i had rubbing problems..

I have 15x8 5.5"bs summit stars now
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Old 03-09-2010, 09:53 PM
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I thought with a sn95 you could fit a big *** tire like a 315? or is that the new edge cars?
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Originally Posted by 5.0kid
I thought with a sn95 you could fit a big *** tire like a 315? or is that the new edge cars?
actually, if you roll the fenders, a SN95 can fit a 325/50/15

but a 10.5" tire gives plenty of traction
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