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Old 03-20-2012, 07:36 AM
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Hoosier makes a 28x10x16 slick and a 28x10x17 the 17 has a softer compound. Just so everyone knows I'm running 4.10 gears cal tracs built 60e ss3600 stall and a heads and cam 6.0.

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Both tires will do just fine. It is more about what wheel you want to run. I doubt you will have any traction issues from either tire.
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I can get a set of 17s for pretty cheap and they will tuck there 17x8.5 min is 8 for the tires on Hoosiers site
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I use the 28x10r16 they cut a 1.68 60 ft at the ls1truck shootout in san antonio. I have em mounted on stock rims works just fine
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Are you guys running tubes it says on Hoosiers site you have to run tubes with them plus someone on here was sayin it helps with the sway at the top end of the track
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Not running tubes but I would recomend it. I lose air after if I have them sitting around for a few days
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id like to get a set of stock 16s and have them widened but i think it will cost more then just buying a set of wheels. i think i still might go for the 17s
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i pmed you back. i forgot to mention something. if you do run tubes you will need to have a 5/8 hole in the rim for the valve stem and you will also want to screw them because if you spin the tire on the rim with tubes you could rip the valve stem out. dont wanna wreck your truck up over that...
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Originally Posted by schino
i pmed you back. i forgot to mention something. if you do run tubes you will need to have a 5/8 hole in the rim for the valve stem and you will also want to screw them because if you spin the tire on the rim with tubes you could rip the valve stem out. dont wanna wreck your truck up over that...
thanks for the info mike
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