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Drag tires and wheels ???

Old Mar 4, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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OK, we plan on drag racing my dads 98 dually a lot this year. it is 4X4 but we don't wanna run it in four-wheel. we already took 4 dually rims and had them made into 2 large 16X16 rims that will still utilize the stock simulators. BUT..... finding tires is almost impossible as we want it to be street legal with the large tires. we found a set but we want something with more tread on em.

so here is my question. i keep seeing on the net and in magazines 8-lug truck with 15" diameter rims...how do they get them to work? 15" rims are alot easier to get tires for.

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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:50 AM
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15" rims aren't going to clear your front calipers or rear drums for that matter. Sorry bud
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:56 AM
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i know that one from experiance
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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But how are all these drag racers using dana 70's getting them to fit????
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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Back in the 70's the biggest rear end was a non floater dana 60, much more compact compared to a full floater dana 70 or 80.

Dana 60 drag car with 15" rims.... tight


Dana 80 with 16" rims.... tight
 
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