what size rims and BFG's you guys running?

[jackchan]

aight, I'm getting ready for my tires/wheels purchase. What size tires you guys running and on how wide a wheel..........15 x 8 or 15 x 10"?

anyone running 16" or 17" tires in FS?

[Shawn Johnson]

15 x 10s

I have a set of WELD magnums with a 5" offset I'll sell you...

Shawn

[jackchan]

i think i will need more than 5" backspaceing....according to my sources. thanks though!

which tire you running shawn?
thanks
Jack

[Shawn Johnson]

i think i will need more than 5" backspaceing....according to my sources. thanks though!

which tire you running shawn?
thanks
Jack

The only one we can

50 BFG

[jackchan]

5: TIRES & WHEELS
5.1 TIRES
TIRES - FRONT: D.O.T. Radial tires required. Front tires must have a minimum tread width of 4.5 inches.

TIRES – REAR: Accepted street-type D.O.T. Radial tires are required. Drag radial tires must be suitable and designed for street use. Tire tread may not extend outside fenders. Tire shaving is prohibited. The following sidewall designation D.O.T. drag radial tires are the only permitted: 275/50/15; 275/60/15; 275/40/17. Slicks & wrinkle wall tires are prohibited.
5.1a) Permitted street-type D.O.T. radial tire list:
• BFGoodrich Comp T/A Drag Radial
• BFGoodrich G-force T/A Drag Radial
• Nitto NT555R Drag Radials
• Also accepted: any approved radial-construction tire with a D.O.T. tread wear rating of 180 or greater that fits all other criteria and sizing.


I didn't realize we were not allowed to run MT's! .......thanks for the input
Jack

[TMC]

5: TIRES & WHEELS
5.1 TIRES
TIRES - FRONT: D.O.T. Radial tires required. Front tires must have a minimum tread width of 4.5 inches.

TIRES – REAR: Accepted street-type D.O.T. Radial tires are required. Drag radial tires must be suitable and designed for street use. Tire tread may not extend outside fenders. Tire shaving is prohibited. The following sidewall designation D.O.T. drag radial tires are the only permitted: 275/50/15; 275/60/15; 275/40/17. Slicks & wrinkle wall tires are prohibited.
5.1a) Permitted street-type D.O.T. radial tire list:
• BFGoodrich Comp T/A Drag Radial
• BFGoodrich G-force T/A Drag Radial
• Nitto NT555R Drag Radials
• Also accepted: any approved radial-construction tire with a D.O.T. tread wear rating of 180 or greater that fits all other criteria and sizing.


I didn't realize we were not allowed to run MT's! .......thanks for the input
Jack

You better read through the rules a few more times! I'm sure if you missed that then you missed a few other things.

[jackchan]

well actually someone else suggested that size tire. Assumeing they knew the rules. but they may have been thinking more along the lines or DR or something.......and I didnt see any since in learning the prelim's really, at least until the actual rules come out, that is one rule I was hoping wouldnt change. I just cant see them all of a sudden allowing the MT though!

Jack

[Shawn Johnson]

You better read through the rules a few more times! I'm sure if you missed that then you missed a few other things.


The problem he is going to have is the rules aren't final yet so he thinks is legal might not be...

[Jon Clifton]

15 x 10s

I have a set of WELD magnums with a 5" offset I'll sell you...

Shawn

And I have a set of American Racing Pro series 15x10 with a 5" backspace I'll sell you. And some front tires really nice ones.

[jackchan]

I have no problem buying good used parts, but I want to make sure my back spaceing is correct. Are both of you running these on Mod cars or fox bodies....because I mean if they fit your car and they are fox bodies......then they will work.........right?
Jack

[Ian Mullane]

A 15x10 with 5" backspacing will not fit on a Fox body car without narrowing the rearend, which may be illegal next season. To run a 10" wheel you will need about 6.5" of backspacing.

[jackchan]

thanks for that info ian!
Jack

[Jamie R.]

To use an 8 inch wheel on a fox body you will need a 5.5 inch back space if I'm not mistaken.

Jamie R.
F/S 6500

[Ian Mullane]

4.5" backspacing will work as well with a 15 x 8.

[Jon Clifton]

I have no problem buying good used parts, but I want to make sure my back spaceing is correct. Are both of you running these on Mod cars or fox bodies....because I mean if they fit your car and they are fox bodies......then they will work.........right?
Jack

I have mine on a foxbody, but as already posted the rearend is narrowed, and that may not be legal next year. Shawn has his on a 99 up car

[Ian Mullane]

The rear in Shawns car is not narrowed but he is running a fox rearend in a 99+ body which will allow for a 5" offset 15x10 to fit. What size tire do you plan to run 275/50 or 275/60?

[jackchan]

ya know, right now if I had it figured out I'd tell ya. But I'm just as lost as I was the day I ask the question in the first place...lol....... I do know a guy has a set of 275 60 15's local that are brand new.....I may get those from him in the next few days. Unless some convinces me I need the 275 50 15's!
I also have a buddy that has a set of wheels like what I'm looking for.(correct offset) I'll probably be buying those used. Hey if it saves me a few bucks.......and their in good shape I can't go wrong. The offset is correct according to my buddy.......but if this deal falls thru I may try to get one of these two sets that you two guys listed.
obviously I need a good light set of wheels.......but i dont want em to be butt ugly either, ya know!
Thanks
Jack

[Ian Mullane]

In my opinion, I'd go with a 15x10" wheel sith 6.5" backspacing and 275/50/15's. Many of the pushrod guys run the 60's but I'm not convinced they are the best route.

[DanK]

So a Fox rear is all I need to tuck in these 5"bs 8.5 wide Centerlines with 275/50's? Anyone got pics to show of this or tell me how far on each side they will move inward on a '03 Mach?

[Ian Mullane]

The fox rearend is about 3/4" narrower per side. If you are gonna run F/S next year the fox rearend is illegal in any 99+ bodied car.:rolleyes: