Beware the 315/60R15 DragRadial

Discussion in 'The Hides' started by 70 gsconvt, Jan 16, 2004.

  1. 70 gsconvt

    70 gsconvt Silver Level contributor

    Hi, I just got done chatting with another board member who tried to fit these under a stock fender well. They don't work.

    These tires are almost 2" taller and over 1/2" wider than the 325/50R15 DradRadials. After much "testing", this is the widest tire that I was able to fit up under there. And even then, there was a bit of trimming of the top of the fender well to not have any rubbing issues.

    Backspacing is also VERY important. Out cars need a 15x10 rim with 5.5" to 5.625" of backspacing to put these big tires on.

    So please, check on a tires dimensions; diameter, tread width and SECTION WIDTH. That's one of the biggies. The 325/50 DrgRadial has a 12.4" section width and that's about the max that will fit under there without big problems. And that's with the rim centered in the fender well.

    Just a helpful hint.

    Phil
     
  2. 71GS455

    71GS455 Best Package Wins!

    This is the size that looks interesting to me to fill up the wheel wells, and tame the gear ratio some:
    P295/65R15
    8.0 - 10.0 rim
    12.4 on 8.5 section width on rim size
    29.6 diameter
     
  3. DEL

    DEL Well-Known Member

    Not sure if these are released yet, but M/T's new Drag Radial looks good to me!

    Here are the sizes:
    Part# Size Equivalent
    3752R P235/60R15 26x9.50-15
    3753R P275/50R15 26x11.50-15
    3754R P275/60R15 28x11.50-15
    3757R P325/50R15 28x13.50-15
    3762R P295/65R15 30x12.50-15
    3763R P315/60R15 30x13.50-15
    3793R P255/50R16 26x10.50-16
    3743R P275/40R17 26x11.50-17
     

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