Posted By: jcastle1
29x9x15 what rim size ? - 01/26/11 06:04 AM
Budget build....anyone ever run a 29x9x15 slick on a stock steel rim ? Rim says 15x7 from a 70's Dodge van,but measuring inside lip to inside lip measures 6.5 inches.
I know 15x8-15x10 is optimum,just would like real world experiences.
going on 69 big block,4-speed
Posted By: dOoC
Re: 29x9x15 what rim size ? - 01/26/11 06:10 AM
How does the tire measure just sitting? Real flexible side-wall ? I would think a 6.5 rim would be fine.
Posted By: BradH
Re: 29x9x15 what rim size ? - 01/26/11 07:07 AM
You really need at least an 8" rim to allow for running sufficient pressure to keep the tire stable on the big end. Otherwise, you'll be running a lower pressure to get a decent "footprint" that will get loose at high speed.
Posted By: TheOtherDodge
Re: 29x9x15 what rim size ? - 01/26/11 03:04 PM
9" minimum, 10" preferred. I wouldn't even consider 7".
Posted By: 1AARCUDA
Re: 29x9x15 what rim size ? - 01/26/11 05:36 PM
Ive run them on 8 1/2 Centerline Auto Drags! Going on my third season, never a problem!
Posted By: sturmenater
Re: 29x9x15 what rim size ? - 01/26/11 05:50 PM
if you want to stick with stock style check out wheel vintiques at summit.
I got a pair of 15x10 cop wheels to go with my 15x7 on the front. There heavy but I like the way they look.
They have lots of oe reproductions in different widths
Posted By: jcastle1
Re: 29x9x15 what rim size ? - 01/27/11 01:56 AM
Thanks for the help!Guess I'm gonna look for some wider rims.
John
Posted By: aquamist60
Re: 29x9x15 what rim size ? - 01/27/11 03:48 AM
I use 8" rims with a 9" tire. I also have a set of tires that have on the sidewall 28x11.5 but they are only 8.8" wide.
Posted By: KOS
Re: 29x9x15 what rim size ? - 01/29/11 11:35 PM
i ran that exact tire on a 7"rim for years going as fast as 9.7s in a stock suspension dart.
Posted By: jcastle1
Re: 29x9x15 what rim size ? - 02/01/11 05:13 AM
The rims I have,I thought were 7".Inside lips measure 6.5"Rim is stamped 15x6.5"I think from listening to these posts I'm gonna order some cheapie Wheel Vintiques 15x8 (4.5 backspacing)from Summit and call it a day!
I'm very green when it comes to racing,or even t&t @ the track. I don't want the car to feel too squirrely @ the end.
Only bad thing is,I already had 4 of these rims (15x6.5) in perfect condition,no bends or warping,sandblasted,painted black & ready to go!
Thanks for all the replies!
John
