How Big can we go?

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under_r8d

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Looking to put some fat slicks on my supra, Whats the biggest (tallest & widest) tire we can go in the rear w/o rubbinbg concerns?

*Correct offset would be nice :1zhelp:
 
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under_r8d

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I didnt see anything in the Tires & Wheels section..but i will look somemore
 
outofstep

outofstep

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Hey asses, the database has been wiped recently. Telling people to search doesn't exactly get them answers here.
 
kikdurazz

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I'm interested in this as well. if anyone has info cause my nittos aren't cutting it. wondering if i would be able to fit a 255/50 R16 mickeythompson drag radial on the stock rims or go with a different rim and tire with a different offset.

Or if there is a true drag tire that can fit on the stocker?

Can we fit 15 inch rins on the back of the supra? will they clear the rear breaks?
 
Reign_Maker

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Kikdurazz, I run a 26X9X16 M/T drag radial... They fit nicely on my old set of sawblades... Balloon a little, but look/fit great...
 
kikdurazz

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Reign_Maker said:
Kikdurazz, I run a 26X9X16 M/T drag radial... They fit nicely on my old set of sawblades... Balloon a little, but look/fit great...
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So that would be equivilent to about a 245 wide?

I only use the tires at the track so almost leaning towards a slick but not sure if it will fit our rims or if a 15 would work on our rear ends.

Don't mean to hijack udr8ded but were both looking for the same thing and I searched and could not find anything in the faq's. No point in making 2 threads.
 
Reign_Maker

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Yeah, it's a little wider than a 245, but sticks like a crazy glue! I run mine at about 12psi and can pull 1.8s all day... *And I am still learning how to lauch a 5 sp* Im sure I could pull faster 60 foots, but that comes with practice... Its a great tire... If you go with a M/T d/r make sure you get the Sportman PROs... They're the best... And a 26" in a 16" rim will give you enough wrinkle wall... Good luck...
 
whitemk3

whitemk3

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It also depends on what rims and what suspension. and if u mind them sticking out a bit u can run alot bigger.
 
lanternman

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jaydm16 said:
why not run E/T streets?
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If it's going to be strictly for drag racing anyway, why not go all the way. Most people don't run E/T streets as a daily tire unless they want to replace them often and have never heard of rain. :icon_bigg
 
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under_r8d

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hmm..ok, 9 inches of tread doesnt seem like much..the 26 diameter would be good for the gearing but i had 295-50-15's (27.0 diameter x 11.5 tread) on my firebird and had trouble with traction and i had hoosier QTP :aigo:
 
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thesupraman

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kikdurazz said:
Can we fit 15 inch rins on the back of the supra? will they clear the rear breaks?
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Yeah 15's fit, barely. I am also trying to find a pair of 15's for drag radials but I'm having a hell of a time finding them with the proper backspacing. My 17x8" wheels have 6" backspacing, and the only 15x8" steel cheepies I could find with the 5x114.5 bolt pattern had 4" backspacing, which would stick each wheel out 2" further. If anyone finds any that will work, PLEASE let us know!!

P.S. - I tried a stock 93 MR2 15" alum. wheel on my car and it cleared. I don't know if a steel wheel will fit or not. I would imagine that it should, but I'm not 100% sure.
 
bigaaron

bigaaron

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Im running a 275/40/17 Nitto 555r drag radial on a 17x10 wheel with +35 offset. It hooks up great and has performed very well on the street, I got a lot of miles on them. I think at least 15k miles.
 
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