rear Drag Stars

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  1. safado

    safado Member

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    Hello, I tried searching but didn't find the info i was looking for... I would like to see pictures and info on what size welds,cragers or summit/Jeg wheels fit underneath our cars.. Does a 15x 10 fit and if so what offset?

    Thanks..
     
  2. yellow75

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    Just yesterday I put a set of Weld draglights on my car they were 8x15 with 4 1/2" backspace with a set of 245 60 R 15 BFG tires on them, I have between 1/2 and 1/4" between tires and leaf springs and maybe an inch on the fenderwells, I did just put a set of 4 leaf springs on the back of the car so there is no sag.

    I can take a close up picture of it tomorrow and post it up for you.

    Pretty sure you are not going to get a 10" rim to fit
     
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    If you can get the pics I'd appreciate it... I don't remember what size I had on my old GT..
     
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    What did you decide to do about your new purchase?
     
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    Well I bought it.. The transport company should pick it up tomorrow or Wednesday... i'm more towards the hotrodding than resto part.. My old Gt was a beater but it made me good money at the street races..hehehe... there is something about the comet/mavs v8 cars they seem to hook really good..
     
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    Cool, I hope it meets up to your expectations. I would have gone and looked at it for you it was only 60 miles from me.
     
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    gees i was thinking of posting that.. I have never liked buying something blind.. But I took the chance.. let see.. i got burnt once already...
     
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    to fit a 10 under the rear you have to roll the lip on the quarter panel or citt it off and also the rubber top on the leaf spring needs trimmed. id jus go with an 8. i have weld dragstars on mine 15x5 front and 15x8 rear witha 4 1/2 backspace. you can fit a 26 10.50 slick easily with the lip rolled in
     
  9. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I ran 15X10's with the lip rolled and still had some rubbing. I finally went with 15X8's and have been much happier since my new tires aren't being cut/rubbed any more. Don't waste your time and money on the 10's.
     
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    i totally agree rayzor.
     
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    15x8.5 with 4.5 backspace i think. 275/60r15 i know that for sure. lol
     
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    i put a set cooper cobra 265 50s under mine. i love then stance they are a lil shorter but wide. and aggressive tire
     
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    so a 275/15/60 will fit with a 8 inch rim with 4 1/2 back space right
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    That's exactly what I have on mine...fits my car perfect.
     
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    mine are 15x 8 with 4 1/2 back space but i havent tried a tire that big yet all i have now is a 15 x 25.5 x 8 slick
     

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