I'm so clueless!!!!!

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roy365

Discussion Starter · Jan 4, 2008

I am trying to figure out a good wheel tire setup for the track for my truck and I have realized that i have no clue where to begin. I originally was going to run my stock 18'' wheels, but i cant find any drag radials to suit the needs. So now i guess i am going to have to buy a new set of wheels too. Maybe something like Centerline's or American racing. I want a light aluminum racing wheel that will fit our bolt pattern and offset. But i dont know what i need when it comes to all of that. Also bear in mind i have an aftermarket set of huge brakes up front as well. But i run spacers up there to compenssate. Can anyone help me????

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lowlypawn

· #2 · Jan 4, 2008

I rolled into Discount tire and actually met someone who knew what he was doing. I told him what I wanted and the fact I needed the tire flush to the side of the truck! I hate it when they stick out (can look OK but what a pain to keep the truck clean). I got exactly what I asked for. http://www.titantalk.com/forums/tit...ick-looking-got-my-xd-monsters-take-look.html

I think the key for you is to hit a few tire shops and find a competent person! Should make the process simple and painless.

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roy365

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 4, 2008

lowlypawn said:
I rolled into Discount tire and actually met someone who knew what he was doing. I told him what I wanted and the fact I needed the tire flush to the side of the truck! I hate it when they stick out (can look OK but what a pain to keep the truck clean). I got exactly what I asked for. http://www.titantalk.com/forums/tit...ick-looking-got-my-xd-monsters-take-look.html

I think the key for you is to hit a few tire shops and find a competent person! Should make the process simple and painless.

Your's look good, but that's not really what I am after. I want a nice looking aluminum racing wheel, but the offset and wheel size is what I can't figure out for the dragstrip. Thanks for the suggestions though. It's hard to find a competent tire person at local tire shops these days.

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dbolemiss

· #4 · Jan 4, 2008

Some 17X9 Mickey thompson rims $311,275/50R17 M and H drag radials $430 shipped to the house with another $40 to have them mounted and balanced.So just say around $790

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roy365

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 4, 2008

dbolemiss said:
Some 17X9 Mickey thompson rims $311,275/50R17 M and H drag radials $430 shipped to the house with another $40 to have them mounted and balanced.So just say around $790

Friggin awesome.........thats what I am looking for!!!!! You like those drag radials? I was contemplating the Nitto's.

Anyway, thanks for the help DB!!!!! :cheers:

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dbolemiss

· #6 · Jan 4, 2008 (Edited)

I was doing a 14.11,then i got a tune and this set up with some cool weather put me at my 13.88.

I just run these on the rear,dont know how they would fit on the front.

no problem,anything to help a brother get into the 13 sec club.

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roy365

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jan 4, 2008

So that price was for two wheels and tires? I sure hope not! I want a complete set to drive to the track and back home so i dont have to do all that work while at the track. Plus it would be a significant weight reduction over the 22's all around. I need all the help i can get to get to the 13 sec. club!!!!!

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TravisDTD

· #8 · Jan 4, 2008

Here's a few places to look.

Look at what other "race" trucks are using. www.svtperformance.com has a lot of info for ford Lightnings and I am sure they have tire and wheel suggestions. A lot of them run nitto 555's and 555R Drags i believe because they are reletively soft and aren't too expensive either.

I think they like the 295.45.18 size for 555's and 305.45.18 555R Drags for the rear. www.discountiredirect.com has the best prices on nitto tires I've found. As for some light weight wheels browse around. The 305.45.18's should fit on our trucks they will probably look a little short though; like the other pic in this thread.

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