D/R Tire size

Discussion in 'General Turbo Buick Tech' started by SS/GN, Dec 29, 2010.

  1. SS/GN Well-Known Member

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    What Mickey Thompson drag radials will fit on stock T turbine rims without rubbing.I do not want to roll or hammer anything.:rolleyes:Thanks in advance

    Kevin
  2. we4Mateo Double you eee what?

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    255/60/15's fit well. They are a 27"x9" tire. 26" tall is stock. These turbo cars like a tall tire, and I know you can run 275/50/15's and they are a 28"x10" tire, but I dont know how they run on a stock T wheel. I think most guys run them on widened rims, but I'm sure someone will chime in if otherwise.
  3. Red C5 www.alradco.com

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    On a stock wheel with no rolling etc, I would go with the tire mentioned above. 255/60/15
    SHould work real well.
  4. its2qik Member

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    275/60-15 is 28inches tall. The 275/50 tires are shorter, but wider.
  5. BobbyBuick Active Member

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    275/60-15 is 28inches tall. The 275/50 tires are shorter, but wider.



    Exactly 275 is a stretch I had them on stock GN rims 255 is probably a better choice
  6. SCOOBY DOO Active Member

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    Kevin...what's the backspace?
  7. SS/GN Well-Known Member

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    Thanks guys,I did do a search and found a few ideas also.I am looking at the 255/60/15 or the 275/6015.I like the height of the 275.I want to keep stock rims for the sleeper look:cool:.I am only looking at the Mickeys to keep the variables to a min but Is their a better tire than the Mickey:confused:

    Kevin
  8. toomanymodz Active Member

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    The stock T rims have around 3 3/4 to 3 7/8 backspacing (my measuring isn't exact, but you get the idea). The 255/60's fit perfectly. I wouldn't go with anything wider on a 7 inch rim because the sidewall will be pinched in and the contact-patch won't be ideal. Here's a pic of the 255's on my car:
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  9. mikestertwo Active Member

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    Go with the majority here. 255/60/15 :) You won't regret it.
  10. CJ's6 Member

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    Here are the 275/60/15 MT on the t wheels!!!

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  11. tford Registered Member

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    I went with 235's to be safe.
  12. grandnash84 Member

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    same exact rim tire and size on mine, and there are no problems
  13. SS/GN Well-Known Member

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    Thanks

    I REALLY like that:cool:Thanks for the pics.I want a white T bad but no more room in the shop:mad:

    Kevin
  14. Roger Active Member

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    I had my aluminum T wheels widned to 9.5" & run 275 x 50.

    On a 7" rim, I had to either keep pressure too low to prevent excess wear in the center of the tire, or run a higher pressure to keep the T from feeling squirley.
  15. CJ's6 Member

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    After running the 275/60/15 dr on t wheels i have noticed that the rim is really too small for that tire imo. As others have said the 255/60/15 would be a better fit. I am getting new wheels and will be going with 15x8 on the rear. Just not sure which wheels to go with yet.
  16. BobbyBuick Active Member

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  17. turbopwer New Member

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    I have a stock suspension GN with gbodyparts widend 15 by 8 GN wheels. I was going to go with the 255 60 15's but can I fit the 275 60 15's Bolt on and go or does it require spacers and stuff?
  18. grandnash84 Member

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    I got the same rims and jus put the same size tires in the rear. Works fine, no rubbing or anything
  19. turbopwer New Member

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    Which ones did you go with 255 60 or 275 60 and what kind?
  20. grandnash84 Member

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    275/60

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