just wanted to know if anyone has used a 28x11.50 tire on a fd. and if so what modifications was need to do so if any
thanks justin

 

I know it's been asked before on here. Not sure there was ever a definitive answer. Think Bacon was gonna try??? I know 26x11.5 fits without any sheetmetal work and tucks in nicely.

 

I haven't done it yet, but you will have to roll the fenders for the 28, the 15" rim you will have to shave the caliper and trailing arm/toe link ... It can be done but it crazy tight!
I'm cutting 1.33's on the Et streets 26x10.5x16, I borrowed Jim from jpr's 11.5, but had other issues haven't made a full pass oN them..so I haven't seen the need to make the switch ... Ohh I was breaking the 10.5 Etstreets loose for .3-.4 on the 1-2 shift... Dosent happen with the 11.5's

 

Thanks for the info Bacon.
Let us know how the 28's fit if you do it.
I am going to try the 26x11.5
Thanks

 

The 11.5 ET streets are only just under 10" wide though, are full slicks a true 11.5" tread? On my FC the 26x11.5 ET streets are a nice but tight fit with only rolled fenders. Might or might not make a difference for FD's depending on the tire you use...

 

Good point. I hadn't thought of that. The 11.5 I was referring to is an ET Street. They're about the same (visually anyway) section and tread width as the true 10.5 ET Drag.

 

Yea the 10.5 is like a 9.5 contact patch and 11.5 just shy of 10.5, pretty sure most of MT's are like that, Hoosier true to contact patch

 

Any updates??

 

Speednyc just fit 27x11.5x15, figment looks stock with the right offset

 

thanks bacon. i saw the wheels he had, but not on the car. i am going to ask him to post som pics with it on the car.

 

Yeah, I was upset once I saw they had 27's in the et streets. I knew that was the better choice.

 

 

What are the specs on the wheels if you care to share.

 

Thanks for the pics rob.
Roan the 17 look good up front.
Love how the rear sit....

 

rob xx7, what is the full wheel and tire specs? Looks great! I have gto spares for my skinnies but need tires

 

Would also love to hear rim an tyre specs , that's a great looking setup , off subject but what brand is that side trim panel , looking for it as we'll

 

Its not my car, i have no info on the wheels just sharing the pics

 

I will try and get info for everyone

 

Justturbo2,

That would be much appreciated man!

 

Thank you!

 

thats roan's fd,
rear wheel fitment! 15 X 10 with a 27 x 11.5 tire on stock quarters, no rubbing no spacers.. 17 inch skinnies up front.

kool *** dude

 

Wow, what a beautiful car that white FD is. The car looks so clean.

 

Thanks guys. In that vid the car was running borrowed front and rear wheels. the wheels in the vid are 15 x 3.5 front with 26inch MT and 15x8 rear with 26x10 M7H racemasters. the pics at the begining of the thread are the new setup with 17 x 3.5 and 15 x 10 wheels. hoping for some better launches with a little more rubber under the car

 

Did you have to shave the rear calipers?

 

I would also love to know the backspacing on the new wheels. I need a set of these. Please help me mr Speed NYC