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Re: My new drag radials and wheels. **Fitment pics added... [Re: Jeff_383] #1466928
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I just purchased a set of 15x8's with 4.5" bs for the satellite. I plan on putting 255/60's on them. I currently run the same tire on a 15x7 w/ 4-1/4" bs, and I have a good 3/4" clear.

I'll post up with pics when I get them mounted.


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Re: My new drag radials and wheels. **Fitment pics added... [Re: StealthWedge67] #1466929
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It's been a busy week of non car stuff so I finally got the new axles in the dana and got to do the trail fitment of the drag radial on it.

As stated before, the dana is 1 inch narrower than the stock rear end was.

The weight is on the suspension in these pics.

There more room to the springs than I was expecting.
The spot that looks like it will be the closest will be on the inner wheel tubs at the top when the suspension is compressed down more than just sitting still.

Now I'm just waiting for the new driveshaft to arrive from Dr.Diff so I can take it for a test drive.





























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Re: My new drag radials and wheels. **Fitment pics added... [Re: SNK-EYZ] #1466930
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That's a tight fit, for drag racing you will probably get away with it just don't drive home after.

Can you please give us a straight on rear and 3/4 angle picture from ten and twenty feet.


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Re: My new drag radials and wheels. **Fitment pics added... [Re: modelmakerinc] #1466931
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That's a tight fit, for drag racing you will probably get away with it just don't drive home after.

Can you please give us a straight on rear and 3/4 angle picture from ten and twenty feet.




They're strictly for the track and it will get trailered there.

I'll probably do a little trimming on the fender lip and roll it some to gain more room anyway.

Once I have the driveshaft I'll take some more pics from further away.


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Re: My new drag radials and wheels. **Fitment pics added... [Re: SNK-EYZ] #1466932
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If you read what 57 sledge said. Use a bottle jack to push out that ridge just above the fender lip. But use a torch and heat each area before pushing it out or you will damage your quarter.

Re: My new drag radials and wheels. **Fitment pics added... [Re: SNK-EYZ] #1466933
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So it looks like 15 x 8 rim with 5" back space should work for 28 x 10 tires.

Re: My new drag radials and wheels. **Fitment pics added... [Re: gregsrt] #1466934
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Centerline Competition Revs 15x7's 4" BS
255/60 Mickey Thompson Drag Radials
"Hemi" HD leaf springs

Occasional rubbing on the outside of passenger's side tire, if the car is loaded heavy, and you drive into an uneven entranceway. 11.58-116 with no traction issues.

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Re: My new drag radials and wheels. **Fitment pics added... [Re: MoparBilly] #1466935
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The 66 has convo-pro's, can't remember the size, but my brother was so paranoid about not wanting it to rub, he went with 235/70 street tires, all bulged out to fit the wheel. It's been 12.40's on these, but if it spins even a little, let off and coast down track, it'll never recover!

Won't rub with 5 people and luggage, but I think it looks terrible.

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1966 is tight....this is a 15x8 super trick, 4 5/8s BS and they dont look like they will work out for me...

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Re: My new drag radials and wheels. **Fitment pics added... [Re: Joesixpack] #1466937
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Re: My new drag radials and wheels. **Fitment pics added... [Re: Joesixpack] #1466938
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I've been able to take the car for a drive with the drag radials on it and they clear fine on the street.

I've gone over bumpy railroad crossings with no rubbing.
I've tried getting them to rub by every twist and turn that I could and no rubbing yet.

I haven't got to do any runs at the track yet because of the pinion angle being way off.
It's at 10 degrees nose down compared to the trans output shaft.
It's got a definite driveline vibration.

The new longer u-bolts and 6 degree shims showed up (along with the MSD 6AL2) Friday.
I'm hoping to get the shims installed tomorrow, other life issues have been taking up all my time.


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Re: My new drag radials and wheels. **Fitment pics added... [Re: SNK-EYZ] #1466939
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On my 67 Belvedere Wagon I was able to fit my brothers Phoenix slicks 28.5 x 9. They have a 12.5" section width and had 1/2 clearance inside and out. This was a 8" rim with 4.5 back space
I plan on running either the Hoosier 28 x 9 or Mickey 28 x 9 as the section width is less. This will give me a little more room.
What is the section width on your drag radials. Just curious.


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