Mounting Slicks

[Granny 2]

Will a MT 26X10.5 fit OK on a 7" GN rim or do I need an 8"??

 

[Tom Tom Turbo]

you are probably pushing the limits...Summit recommends a 9" rim for those.

 

[QuickWrench]

It will fit, but you may lose .2" or so of tread, depending on the tire pressure you run. I've run 10x26 M/Ts for years on stock T-Type wheels.

 

[XLR8]

Are they ET Drags or ET Streets? The ET Drags would seem too wide. The 10.5 ET Street is really a 9" wide tire and although the 7" wheel would work, an 8" would be ideal.

 

[QuickWrench]

Originally posted by XLR8
Are they ET Drags or ET Streets? The ET Drags would seem too wide. The 10.5 ET Street is really a 9" wide tire and although the 7" wheel would work, an 8" would be ideal.

I've run both the 10" M/T slick and the 11.5" (10" tread) ET Streets on stock GN/T wheels. As I said...the sidewall does suck in more than on an 8" or 9" wide wheel, but they'll work fine. Depending on your car, you'll need a 1/4" - 1/2" spacer to keep from rubbing the frame.

Bear in mind that these are the same overall dimensions as a 275/50/15 radial, which everyone and their brother is running on stock wheels.