Drag Radials & Skinnies

[ar0ck]

Is their anything I need to know about them?

Like sizes, combo's or extra crap. Sometimes I hear things about people needing spacers for skinnies? Whats the deal?

And any suggestions. (exact measurements & brands w/ tires)

[Little G]

I have 15x3.5 with 165R15 up front with a 5/16" spacer and 15x8 w/5.5" backspacing with 235/50/15 BFG DRs and 5/8" spacer in the rear with lots of brake grinding. I cannot give you advice as to the size rear slick you would need with a V8.

[ar0ck]

Originally Posted by Little G

I have 15x3.5 with 165R15 up front with a 5/16" spacer and 15x8 w/5.5" backspacing with 235/50/15 BFG DRs and 5/8" spacer in the rear with lots of brake grinding. I cannot give you advice as to the size rear slick you would need with a V8.

Why did you have to grind the break?

I was going to get those cheap $40 dollar 16" black wheels.

[Tru2Chevy]

Originally Posted by TransAm4Life

Why did you have to grind the break?

I was going to get those cheap $40 dollar 16" black wheels.

Those 15" wheels did not clear his rear brakes, so he added a spacer and ground down the outside edge of the caliper to make them clear. If you opt for the 16" wheels, you shouldn't have any clearance issues.

- Justin

[Squirrel]

are you gonna use the skinnies everyday?....if so, get a 5 inch front wheel, since the 3.5's arent recomended for everyday use and will kill youre braking and handling...and if you get in an accident with a non-approved tire, youre pretty much ufked

[ar0ck]

Originally Posted by Squirrel

are you gonna use the skinnies everyday?....if so, get a 5 inch front wheel, since the 3.5's arent recomended for everyday use and will kill youre braking and handling...and if you get in an accident with a non-approved tire, youre pretty much ufked

No they would just be thrown on at the track. I wouldnt feel confident driving down on the parkway with them on.