15" drag rims
10/16/15, 06:07 AM
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Your tire options would likely be expanded by going with a wider wheel though.
I'd recommend talking to American Muscle or any of the forum sponsors (no affiliation) and pick out a set that's known to fit.
10/16/15, 06:10 AM
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Wait...is your question regarding the fitment of an 8.5" wide tire on an 8" rim? That shouldn't be a problem.
If you have a set of wheels on hand that you're curious about, what are they? It's possible that wildly incorrect offset of a particular wheel could cause problems but the rear wheel wells are pretty generous on these cars so you'll likely be fine if it's close to stock.
If you have a set of wheels on hand that you're curious about, what are they? It's possible that wildly incorrect offset of a particular wheel could cause problems but the rear wheel wells are pretty generous on these cars so you'll likely be fine if it's close to stock.
10/19/15, 11:30 AM
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Wait...is your question regarding the fitment of an 8.5" wide tire on an 8" rim? That shouldn't be a problem. If you have a set of wheels on hand that you're curious about, what are they? It's possible that wildly incorrect offset of a particular wheel could cause problems but the rear wheel wells are pretty generous on these cars so you'll likely be fine if it's close to stock.
10/31/15, 11:27 AM
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I want to maintain my extended warranty. With relocation brackets it would be a lot easier for ford to deny my warranty. Do you think there is that big of a difference between 8" wide and 10". I was. Going to go with the MT street radial pro because of price and the convenience of only changing one set of rims at the track. I have a manual.
10/31/15, 02:26 PM
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I want to maintain my extended warranty. With relocation brackets it would be a lot easier for ford to deny my warranty. Do you think there is that big of a difference between 8" wide and 10". I was. Going to go with the MT street radial pro because of price and the convenience of only changing one set of rims at the track. I have a manual.
10/31/15, 02:45 PM
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Of course they do not void your entire vehicle warranty. I'm referring to transmission/rear end failures. If I blow out the rear end or transmission on the drag strip I'm sure they may get suspicious when they see relocation brackets.
11/1/15, 07:09 AM
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You're worried about warranty because of relocation brackets when your car is already tuned? Now I think I've heard it all.
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11/1/15, 09:41 AM
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I never thought it would ever be so difficult to explain a common sense issue. Next thing I will hear is my tune voids my warranty with regards to my ac or power windows.
11/1/15, 10:09 AM
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11/1/15, 04:05 PM
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As far as warenty goes, it all depends on the dealer. ( trust me I'm in the industry)
How about someone just answer the wheel question for the guy instead of debating war. issues.
If you don't have the knowledge to answer the wheel question, just don't post!
Sorry just had to vent!
How about someone just answer the wheel question for the guy instead of debating war. issues.
If you don't have the knowledge to answer the wheel question, just don't post!
Sorry just had to vent!
11/3/15, 06:27 AM
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It's possible that drag tires are constructed to maintain a proper contact patch despite being squeezed (can anyone verify/refute?) but IMO, wider is pretty much always better when it comes to performance tire/wheel combos.
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