Drag radials

[olds307 and 403]

I used 26×10.5-15, basically same height and similar width on 76 SS3 15" rims. I assume those 14x7 also have 0 backspace. They just touched the frame with 8 psi at the track, otherwise fine. Considering these are an around town tire, radial tires on the front is fine. I have on my 70S currently and did on my old 77 van. Just have another set of tires/rims, if you hit the open road.

 

[1320John$$$]

Summit has the Hoosiers
And 235/60/14 in M&H

 

[lilbowtie]

I used 26×10.5-15, basically same height and similar width on 76 SS3 15" rims. I assume those 14x7 also have 0 backspace

That tire needs more than 7in rim. 0 backspace??

 

[olds307 and 403]

Sorry 3.5" or even back space. The range is 6 to 8" for rim size.

 

[565bbchevy]

0 offset

 

[Deadeyejedi80]

I did read 6-8 wheel width, my stock wheels i believe are 7 .the more i read about this i am inclined to set up some tires and wheels just for the track and keep what i have om it now for the street .i do have a set of 15x 8 chrome wheels to work with for the rear.

 

[olds307 and 403]

0 offset

Yes, that many hours getting my 88 running this weekend, brain was half working.

 

[olds307 and 403]

I did read 6-8 wheel width, my stock wheels i believe are 7 .the more i read about this i am inclined to set up some tires and wheels just for the track and keep what i have om it now for the street .i do have a set of 15x 8 chrome wheels to work with for the rear.

If you are going 14" for street tires, either 225/70R14 or 245/60R14 are the best choices. I have used both on the back of my 88, both looked good. Of course the 15", especially being 8" wide allows a nice wide tire, back spacing is key. You have a 455, what trans and rear?

 

[Deadeyejedi80]

what trans and rear?

turbo 400 original 7.5 rear with upgraded moser axles s10posi carrier with 3;23 gears

 

[64nailhead]

turbo 400 original 7.5 rear with upgraded moser axles s10posi carrier with 3;23 gears

Sticky tires are going to be tough on that 7.5. 3.23 gears aren't helping lol.

Tell me you're throwing some laughing gas at it and I'll advise you stop now - hehe.