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JdmRX 05-10-10 06:16 PM


Originally Posted by C. Ludwig (Post 9982030)
Just finished this today. 26x11.5 No rolling. Had to tweak the calipers and the toe-link mount on the hub.

http://lms-efi.com/projects/hayes/hayes3.jpg

Whats the size and back spacing of the wheel if you dont mind me asking?

C. Ludwig 05-10-10 06:38 PM

It's a 15x10 Holeshot. Backspacing is 6.5" but we're using a 1/2" spacer.

indio84 03-07-12 11:44 AM

The stock wheels look good with et streets

Cosmo_TT 03-14-12 02:08 AM


Originally Posted by beefcake (Post 9982711)
15x4 fronts and 15x8.25 rears 4.5 inch backspace, should have been 5 inch back space.
the rear tyre is 26x8.5x15 mt slicks, the front i think is some 24x 4.5 i think, ill check some time soon,
http://www.cacklingpipes.com/100227_...80210_0067.JPG

what is the backspacing on the front wheels?
also i know that 5.0 backspacing for the rear is ideal but if its not available how does the 4.5 work for you?
would you have enough room to go with 5.5bs?

sk8world 03-14-12 07:00 PM

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Weld RTS. 15x8.25 5.5 bs with ET Streets in 26x10

SEDUCE 04-08-12 05:14 AM


Originally Posted by Cosmo_TT (Post 11016573)
what is the backspacing on the front wheels?
also i know that 5.0 backspacing for the rear is ideal but if its not available how does the 4.5 work for you?
would you have enough room to go with 5.5bs?

Yeah i have 15x4 front runners with 1.75" backspace and they sit outside the guards with a 25x4 MT tyre and also hit the caliper :(
still trying to find anyone who makes a rim that fits????????

But i do run a 15x10 wheel with a 26x10 slick

Cosmo_TT 04-09-12 01:19 AM


Originally Posted by SEDUCE (Post 11047357)
Yeah i have 15x4 front runners with 1.75" backspace and they sit outside the guards with a 25x4 MT tyre and also hit the caliper :(
still trying to find anyone who makes a rim that fits????????

But i do run a 15x10 wheel with a 26x10 slick

i know what wheels i want but not sure what size to get cause i am not sure what fits

jm93rx7 04-09-12 06:14 PM

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beefcake 04-10-12 09:54 AM


Originally Posted by Cosmo_TT (Post 11016573)
what is the backspacing on the front wheels?
also i know that 5.0 backspacing for the rear is ideal but if its not available how does the 4.5 work for you?
would you have enough room to go with 5.5bs?

i sectioned and boxed my rear lower control arm at the front edge of it , i was anticipating 5 to 5.5 inch backspace, the front outer edge of the rear lower control arm is the bit that stops decent backspace from happening under the rear of a FC , but in the end i got shitty 4.5 inch backspace . I can show a pic if you wish, the rear guard lip needs rolling or flaring as much as you can too .

the front im sure was 1.75 , it has a 5mm spacer to clear the calliper transfer port, do not machine that bit off :blush: , i can lower my coilovers all the way down with no drama, i also have the camber plates full negative, but it only is 2.5 deg neg anyway :icon_tup:
Sorry for the late reply, my updates aren't coming to my email anymore :scratch:

con-3-fc3s 04-15-12 02:43 AM

@jm93rx7: Thats a black beauty, what size and brand are those front tires?..

jm93rx7 04-21-12 09:10 AM

Dunlop D404F
130-90-16

PDViper77 04-22-12 11:02 PM

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Billet Specialities

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con-3-fc3s 04-23-12 04:46 PM


Originally Posted by jm93rx7 (Post 11063384)
Dunlop D404F
130-90-16

Thanks Bro!..

BOOM BOOM 04-23-12 05:39 PM

Heres my 1977 rx3sp
 
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FRONT WELDS 15X3 WITH MOROSO DS2 REARS BILLET SPECIALTIES 15X10 WITH 28X10.5 M/T:nod:

ArmyOfOne 04-27-12 02:41 PM

^^^ Now that is what I call hot fitment! Lovely ride Boom Boom.

chino_rx3 04-28-12 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BOOM BOOM (Post 11065912)
FRONT WELDS 15X3 WITH MOROSO DS2 REARS BILLET SPECIALTIES 15X10 WITH 28X10.5 M/T:nod:

Nice 3 bro ..

REBELDE 04-28-12 10:33 PM

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Turbo 13b Samurai

BOOM BOOM 05-07-12 08:11 PM

I thank you sir. army of one

BOOM BOOM 05-07-12 08:11 PM


Originally Posted by chino_rx3 (Post 11072054)
Nice 3 bro ..

thanks:icon_tup:

vrx8 07-03-12 06:38 PM

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F/ 15x4 1.75bs R/ 15x8 5.5bs
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fd3s400438 04-03-13 10:40 AM

I have a question and I dont know if this is the correct topic to ask

I have a track prepared FD and I decided to do my first drag event. The track we have here has NOTHING to do with a proper drag strip

It uses glue only for 10-15 meter ( 30-40ft ) and the rest is normal highway tarmak

My setup gives me about 420bhp ( engine ) and I used track day tyres and not proper drag slicks...

My tyres where TOYO R888 size 255-40-17 and my best pass was 12.51 with the first 62ft covered in 2.25 - 2.35 secs. My exit speed was 120mph

So my first mod is to fit mickey tomson ET STREET size 26-10-16 on factory fitted 16'' rims. IS THIS OK??? Are the standard rims wide enough for this tyres? If not how wide do they need to be???

Also at this kind of power ( 420bhp engine ) and ET STREET tyres should I expect prop shafts , drive shafts , rear diff and rear diff case , gearbox etc to start falling to bits , blowing up etc etc

I am only asking because I have to drive 450 miles from and to the track...

Thanks alot

sk8world 04-03-13 11:07 AM

They will be fine. Best thing you could do! The differential will be the next weak link. Mine lasted a few years on et streets. Try to preload the driveline. Use the e brake and slip clutch to stage. This keeps everything tight and less chance of breakage.

Next mod.. Add a pfs diff brace. http://www.pfsupercars.com/Mazda/Drivetrain/

13B-RX3 04-03-13 11:27 AM


Originally Posted by fd3s400438 (Post 11427629)

I am only asking because I have to drive 450 miles from and to the track...

Thanks alot


Now that's dedication!!! :icon_tup:

fd3s400438 04-04-13 02:04 AM


This is a clip of my best run. I did a 12.55 with 2.3 62ft and the opponent did a 1.9 62ft but lost with a 12.9

You can see that the wheel spin in 1st and 2nd gear is UNAXEPTABLE

fd3s400438 04-04-13 02:08 AM

One last question. Proper drag tyres in size 26-10-15 are popular and easy to find in Greece

On the other hand MT ET street 26-10-16 are vary hard to find. Do you know someone ( shop , friend etc ) that can post these tyres to Greece

thanks again


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