What is everyone doing for slicks on 16" wheels

[Avenger]

Hello there,

Been running with 26 x 9.5 x 16 Hoosier QTP last season but I will need stickier tires this year. After looking at Hoosier / MT / Goodyear / Phoenix / Toyo and M&H, it looks like my options are as follows....

1) Hoosier 28 x 10 x 16
2) M&H 26 x 12 x 16

I'm pretty sure both tires would require different wheels as my 16" 99 Mustang GT wheels are only 7.5" wide... Also, I don't think a 28" tire is a good idea since I'm still running the stock 3.55 gear and don't expect to run out of gear in 4th...

What is everyone doing for slicks on 16" wheels ?? Please don't tell me to grind the IRS and fit 15"... :nono:

 

[onebadmf]

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[Avenger]

Wow, 11.5" tire on 7.5" wheel !! What kind of 60' are you pulling with these and how's the car stability when you let off the throttle after the run. Also, what kind of clearance do you have between the tire and IRS / fender ?

Just so you know, I recently ordered the N2MB WOT box and expect to leave the line at 15-20psi of boost so I need something that hooks !!

Think the MT would do the trick ??

 

[spray175]

I had those M&H on my CCW drag pack. They were 16" rear wheels. Those M&h hook really good! I would recommend them. That was on a 10" wide wheel.

 

[Avenger]

spray, what kind of 60' were you able to pull with that setup ? I'm looking for wheels right now and there's not much choice besides Bogart and CCW... Anything less expensive ?

 

[Tractionless1]

26x11.5x16 M&H Cheaters.

 

[spray175]

spray, what kind of 60' were you able to pull with that setup ? I'm looking for wheels right now and there's not much choice besides Bogart and CCW... Anything less expensive ?

I never had the chance to get it right at the track. they hooked awesome on the street though when launch or even 1st, 2nd gear roll. Theres not too many options for 16" wheels.

 

[ac427cobra]

Did you guys that are running 16" wheels in the IRS have to grind the toe link attachment point on the rear knuckle for clearance?

Thanks!

:thumbsup::coolman::beer:

 

[Avenger]

No, that's why I want to stay with 16" wheels. There's no way I'm gonna grind any part of the IRS. The stock 16" wheels from my previous 99 GT fit perfectly.

 

[ac427cobra]

No, that's why I want to stay with 16" wheels. There's no way I'm gonna grind any part of the IRS. The stock 16" wheels from my previous 99 GT fit perfectly.

So, you're saying a 16" clears the IRS knuckle without any modification? Could it be someone put a 15" on the rear and needed to grind the toe link connection point for clearance? :shrug:

 

[spray175]

So, you're saying a 16" clears the IRS knuckle without any modification? Could it be someone put a 15" on the rear and needed to grind the toe link connection point for clearance? :shrug:

My 16" wheels cleared fine. I would guess they had to be 15's on there.

 

[ac427cobra]

My 16" wheels cleared fine. I would guess they had to be 15's on there.

Ok, thanks!:thumbsup: