15 x 8 Draglites - what backspacing and bolt pattern?
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15 x 8 Draglites - what backspacing and bolt pattern?
What is the suggested backspacing for 15 x 8 draglites? What are the measurements for the bolt circle? Also, will a 28 x 11.5" tire fit on them? TIA!
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"Real men drive opposite lock."
[This message has been edited by Jim S. '95 Z28 (edited July 16, 2002).]
#2
I would suggest a 10" rim for the 11.5 width, as long as you are going to buy rims. I have 6.5" backspace on my Cragars but other people have 7.5" and their tires do not stick out. I had to flare my fenders a bit.
I am glad I got the 6.5" backspace, even with the fender work, because I went to a 12.5 tire and it still fit (barely).
I don't remember the bolt spacing... Perhaps someone else can chime in here.
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'94 Black Z28, 383, 700R4
1/8 ET: 7.49
1/4 ET: 11.86
1/4 MPH: 112
http://www.downtime.cz28.com.index.html
I am glad I got the 6.5" backspace, even with the fender work, because I went to a 12.5 tire and it still fit (barely).
I don't remember the bolt spacing... Perhaps someone else can chime in here.
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'94 Black Z28, 383, 700R4
1/8 ET: 7.49
1/4 ET: 11.86
1/4 MPH: 112
http://www.downtime.cz28.com.index.html
#3
Bolt pattern is 5 x 4.75". If you are using stock studs, you need 12mm lugs. Stock length studs will not pass tech.
8" to 10" rim is acceptable for a 28x11.5. Nice thing about the 10" width is you can always go to a wider tire, as mentioned in the post above. MT says 8", Hoosier say 8-10".
For a 15x8 get 6.5" BS. For a 15x10 go 7.5". You might not see these sizes in the Summit or JEG's catalogs, so go to the Weld website and get the part # for the larger offset wheels. That puts the tires completely inside the profile of the fender.
[This message has been edited by Injuneer 94FormM6 (edited July 16, 2002).]
8" to 10" rim is acceptable for a 28x11.5. Nice thing about the 10" width is you can always go to a wider tire, as mentioned in the post above. MT says 8", Hoosier say 8-10".
For a 15x8 get 6.5" BS. For a 15x10 go 7.5". You might not see these sizes in the Summit or JEG's catalogs, so go to the Weld website and get the part # for the larger offset wheels. That puts the tires completely inside the profile of the fender.
[This message has been edited by Injuneer 94FormM6 (edited July 16, 2002).]
#5
Whoa let's use Draglites and M/T's for a quick list of what works...
Draglite 15x8, 5.5 backspace
-Requires caliper grinding
-Will sit fine in the wheelwell
Draglite 15x10, 7.5 backspace
-Requires caliper grinding
-Requires some clearancing of front inner fenderwell
On 15x8's I would run:
26x10.5x15 ET Street
28x9x15 ET Drag
28x11.5x15 ET Street
I would run 28x12.5x15 ET Streets on 15x10's.
I ran 15x8/28x0x15 ET Drags which are basically the same at 28x11.5x15 ET Streets and they fit without needing any work to the fender or wheelwells.
Check out some of my pics:
www.ls1tech.com/moderators/psj
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Draglite 15x8, 5.5 backspace
-Requires caliper grinding
-Will sit fine in the wheelwell
Draglite 15x10, 7.5 backspace
-Requires caliper grinding
-Requires some clearancing of front inner fenderwell
On 15x8's I would run:
26x10.5x15 ET Street
28x9x15 ET Drag
28x11.5x15 ET Street
I would run 28x12.5x15 ET Streets on 15x10's.
I ran 15x8/28x0x15 ET Drags which are basically the same at 28x11.5x15 ET Streets and they fit without needing any work to the fender or wheelwells.
Check out some of my pics:
www.ls1tech.com/moderators/psj
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1998 Formula | ARE 422ci iron block with Stage II heads | 40 lb Injectors | LS6 Intake | TTS headers | 3" ORP | Mufflex 4" Catback | MSD Wires | Whisper lid | SLP MAF | FLP level IV 4L60E | Yank TPE4400 | Moser 9"/4.10's | RT Torque Arm | HAL Shocks and Springs (front) | V6 Springs (rear), Alston 8 pt Rollcage | Airlift Airbag | Weld Prostars | ASCD Hood | 11.15@120.30mph 1.53 3625 raceweight LS1TECH.COM
#6
I just got done ordering some 15x10's Draglites with the 7.5 backspacing.
I'm also going to run the Hoosiers 26x10.5x15 on them.
Hopefully everything will clear, if not I guess some messaging is in order.
I like the idea with the 15x10s you can always go wider on the tire.
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1995 Z28 A4 3.42 Best ET(12.205@109.50) LT4 Hot Cam, 1.6RR's, K&N FIPK, 85mm MAF, Mac Header & Y-pipe, Flowmaster Exhaust, CutOut, Yank ST3500, TransGo Shift Kit, LT1 ScanMaster, CSI WP, M/T ET Streets, 6-point Wolfecraft and Ed Wright Programming
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"Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic."
I'm also going to run the Hoosiers 26x10.5x15 on them.
Hopefully everything will clear, if not I guess some messaging is in order.
I like the idea with the 15x10s you can always go wider on the tire.
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1995 Z28 A4 3.42 Best ET(12.205@109.50) LT4 Hot Cam, 1.6RR's, K&N FIPK, 85mm MAF, Mac Header & Y-pipe, Flowmaster Exhaust, CutOut, Yank ST3500, TransGo Shift Kit, LT1 ScanMaster, CSI WP, M/T ET Streets, 6-point Wolfecraft and Ed Wright Programming
Ken's 1995 Z28
F-Body Fastest List
"Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic."
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F**k it. I'll just go with 28x10x16 Hoosiers. Thanks anyhow!
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#8
I have the 15x8 with 28x11.5x15's ET Streets right now and need more tire for next year. MT's literature says 10" for the 12.5's but I called and the tech guy told me that the 12.5's will work on an 8" rim but there will be about a 1/2 less tread on the ground due to the sidewalls being in further. He said it would still be safe though. I went thru about 7 years worth of back issues of CHP and Car Craft (I have a big collection) and found over 50 cars using 12.5's on 8" wide wheels. I'm gonna try it before I go to the expense of getting 10"ers.
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94 Formula M6
Last year 10.98 @ 126
355 stock heads, P600
In the works:
383 worked heads, D1, th400
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94 Formula M6
Last year 10.98 @ 126
355 stock heads, P600
In the works:
383 worked heads, D1, th400
#9
I have been rolling around on some 15x8/275-60-15 MH Racemaster (full treads) and N20Dave they cup like crazy, here is a pic of that setup...
http://www.boxofwires.com/mfba/mfba0...02-46-jpg.html
Guys keep in mind that non-DOT slicks are measured differently, so a 26x10.0x15 Hoosier slick is a true 10" slick. A 26x10.5x15 ET Street is about 9"s wide.
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1998 Formula | ARE 422ci iron block with Stage II heads | 40 lb Injectors | LS6 Intake | TTS headers | 3" ORP | Mufflex 4" Catback | MSD Wires | Whisper lid | SLP MAF | FLP level IV 4L60E | Yank TPE4400 | Moser 9"/4.10's | RT Torque Arm | HAL Shocks and Springs (front) | V6 Springs (rear), Alston 8 pt Rollcage | Airlift Airbag | Weld Prostars | ASCD Hood | 11.15@120.30mph 1.53 3625 raceweight LS1TECH.COM
http://www.boxofwires.com/mfba/mfba0...02-46-jpg.html
Guys keep in mind that non-DOT slicks are measured differently, so a 26x10.0x15 Hoosier slick is a true 10" slick. A 26x10.5x15 ET Street is about 9"s wide.
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1998 Formula | ARE 422ci iron block with Stage II heads | 40 lb Injectors | LS6 Intake | TTS headers | 3" ORP | Mufflex 4" Catback | MSD Wires | Whisper lid | SLP MAF | FLP level IV 4L60E | Yank TPE4400 | Moser 9"/4.10's | RT Torque Arm | HAL Shocks and Springs (front) | V6 Springs (rear), Alston 8 pt Rollcage | Airlift Airbag | Weld Prostars | ASCD Hood | 11.15@120.30mph 1.53 3625 raceweight LS1TECH.COM
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