What is a good rear wheel for weekend drag racing? • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **EV26pack** » 01 Jul 2005 0:10

What is a good rear wheel and tire setup for weekend drag racing
doing 1/8 mile and 1/4 mile test and tune type stuff that wont rub
the wells or quarters of a stock 70 challenger R/T 440-6 pack?

Thanks! :s002:

by **Tim** » 14 Jul 2005 9:41

Try 8" x 15" rear wheels with the correct backspacing (4" Dave?), and 275x 60x 15 Hoosier Quicktimes or Mickey Thompson ET Street Radials. Both will give you ample grip with a quick burnout before each run.

by **dave-r** » 14 Jul 2005 10:54

Maybe 4.5 backspace? I can't remember. There have been so many threads on this subject I tire (gettit?) of it.

If it was me I would just get under the car with a tape measure and compare with the existing wheel and tire combo. I don't understand why people are so reluctant to do the same?

by **EV26pack** » 14 Jul 2005 21:24

Thanks for the advice guys!
Next time I will search the posts first.

by **dave-r** » 15 Jul 2005 8:24

They don't call me grumpy for nothing do they?