Notices
GM Engine & Exhaust Performance EFI | GEN I/GEN II/GEN III/GEN IV Engines |Small Block | Big Block |

Drag Slicks

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-08-2003, 12:26 AM
  #1  
blownerator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (20)
 
BlownChevy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 1986
Location: Chatsworth, CA
Posts: 18,745
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Default Drag Slicks

Just trying to figure out what size slicks will work best with my application.....

I would like to mount them on the stock 16 inch silverado wheels, what size should I use? I am running 4:10 gears, and I am afraid that if I go to small the truck will run out of power at the top of the 1/4 mi.

Any input will be great!
Old 06-08-2003, 01:32 AM
  #2  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
GREGGO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: League City, Texas
Posts: 9,101
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Drag Slicks

Go with the 28x10.5 , then you should be fine. You can fit an 11.5" on there, but it would loose a little of the contact patch on the 7" wheel.
Old 06-08-2003, 11:09 AM
  #3  
blownerator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (20)
 
BlownChevy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 1986
Location: Chatsworth, CA
Posts: 18,745
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Default Re: Drag Slicks

who makes it?
Old 06-08-2003, 12:02 PM
  #4  
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (5)
 
JSmith's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MI
Posts: 4,582
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Drag Slicks

Mickey Thompson. You want the ET Streets. I think some use a Nitto drag radial also though.
Old 06-08-2003, 03:52 PM
  #5  
blownerator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (20)
 
BlownChevy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 1986
Location: Chatsworth, CA
Posts: 18,745
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Default Re: Drag Slicks

ok, cool.
Old 06-08-2003, 07:10 PM
  #6  
TECH Fanatic
 
creederado's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY
Posts: 1,295
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Drag Slicks

I 've Had good luck with the MT et streets- 28x11.50-16 on a lightwiegh centerline wheel. They offer 28x11.50-16 and 28x12.50-16. The 10.50 -16 is available in 26 tall. As of the last I looked they didn't make it for the 28. I bought mine at Jegs for a decent price. I also went with tubes to avoid any hassle but some here don't run them. The only down side to these 28X11.50-16 is that if you ever want to up grade to a 14" caliper you can only fit 18 and bigger rim.
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...mp;prmenbr=361
Old 06-08-2003, 07:44 PM
  #7  
blownerator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (20)
 
BlownChevy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 1986
Location: Chatsworth, CA
Posts: 18,745
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Default Re: Drag Slicks

do you think the 28x11.50-16 will fit on stock rims? I do not want to buy new wheels right now, maybe later on down the line.
Old 06-08-2003, 07:49 PM
  #8  
TECH Fanatic
 
creederado's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY
Posts: 1,295
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Drag Slicks

according to the MT tech the ideal width for the tires is +or- 1" of the section width. For the 11.50 8" would be ideal but 7 or 9" rim would be fine so you should have no problem on the stock 16x7.

Btw. Check your PM.
Old 06-08-2003, 11:00 PM
  #9  
blownerator
Thread Starter
iTrader: (20)
 
BlownChevy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 1986
Location: Chatsworth, CA
Posts: 18,745
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Default Re: Drag Slicks

cool, thanks!
Old 06-09-2003, 11:44 PM
  #10  
TECH Addict
 
RED2K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: fayetteville AR
Posts: 2,708
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Drag Slicks

So whats the best one for my truck with a 16x8 rim. Also If it is dropped 2 inches in the back. I am sure that isn't enough to matter though.


Quick Reply: Drag Slicks



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:41 PM.