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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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Question widest et street on telstar 15X8

I want to put some 26-11.50-15 et streets on my telstars...15X8

who has done it, are there any issues and is it possible...i thought i seen a couple f-bodies in GMHTP doing it...

any info would be greatly appreciated ...


thanks all

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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 04:45 PM
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Re: widest et street on telstar 15X8

Originally posted by Tofus 93Z28
I want to put some 26-11.50-15 et streets on my telstars...15X8

who has done it, are there any issues and is it possible...i thought i seen a couple f-bodies in GMHTP doing it...

any info would be greatly appreciated ...


thanks all
That should work fine.

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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 04:48 PM
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Check out the chart:

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip_et_street.html

Normally the goal is to have the footprint width (tread, not sidewall), match the rim width for maximum traction.
Old Apr 11, 2003 | 06:08 PM
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Tofu, I have them on my Z with out any problems.
Old Apr 11, 2003 | 08:14 PM
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thanks

thanks guys..i was running the 10.50s and i wanted a little bigger footprint....

i kind of thought it would be ok, but just wanted to check..

thanks again


havent been around in awhile. college, work, gals and the car keep me busy as hell


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