Going back to Drag set up fellas

[rbonella]

I want a polished wheel that looks killer. No drag lites...that was my old set up. Looking for a 15x3 (that will clear 13" cobra brakes) and a 15x10 w/ 6.5 BS. Im looking to do a MT 275/50 OR 275/50/15 DR. I want the tire to have the "stuffed look" so I think I will be able to stuff a 50 series tire better. Need help deciding.

Sorry for another wheel thread but I want to change the attitude of my Black 88GT

 

[90lxcoupe]

If your trying to keep the big brakes i think you should look into some bogarts, or 17" welds. Thats really going to limit your choices

 

[rbonella]

That's what Iam afraid of...I've heard some guys are putting spacers on the fronts to kick the wheels out a bit for more clearance...well forget about the 15x3 at this point....I'll re-phrase....the upfront skinnies have to clear cobra brakes...post em!

 

[90lxcoupe]

That's what Iam afraid of...I've heard some guys are putting spacers on the fronts to kick the wheels out a bit for more clearance...well forget about the 15x3 at this point....I'll re-phrase....the upfront skinnies have to clear cobra brakes...post em!

Yea i think what bogart does is weld on a spacer to clear the brakes, and then you have to run a shorter A-arm or the wheel will stick out. Problem with 17" wheels is they are big money, like 3 or 400 a wheel i think

 

[srtthis]

1 inch spacer with 3 inch studs and grind the top corner off the caliper and you can clear the 13's

option B is 17" welds

 

[rbonella]

What's your guys opinion on the 17in front skinny with the 15in rear...I have seen a few combos that look decent but only on the net....I have never seen the combo in person...how does it look in your honest opinion?

 

[srtthis]

looks pretty good. i know a few guys running the set up

 

[90lxcoupe]

I think they look wierd personally, ive seen a few 03 cobras look nasty with alumnastars on them, but never a fox i liked. I dont think any of those wheels are made for street use either. Bogarts can crack the welds from street driving

 

[Mintsick]

Skinny wheels/tires up front looks cool but to me that's all it offers...on a street driven vehicle I'd rather have better handling/braking and safer personally. I think a 17" front/15" rear would look goofy on a fox.

 

[rbonella]

Skinny wheels/tires up front looks cool but to me that's all it offers...on a street driven vehicle I'd rather have better handling/braking and safer personally. I think a 17" front/15" rear would look goofy on a fox.

I agree on the safety/ handling issues...I think I might go with a 4" width wheel up front so it handles/stops a bit better. I just don't know what size tire would look good on a 15x4" wheel up front? 205/50? Or am I wayyyy off?

 

[90lxcoupe]

I agree on the safety/ handling issues...I think I might go with a 4" width wheel up front so it handles/stops a bit better. I just don't know what size tire would look good on a 15x4" wheel up front? 205/50? Or am I wayyyy off?

I dont think a 205 would work, im running a 165, 15x3.5 vs a 15x4 your not going to see any difference.

I used to run a 185/somthing/15 on a 15x5 and even that bulged the sidewalls more than i liked to see.

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

I'd hate to see what a nasty pothole would do to a nice expensive Bogart front runner.

 

[mwood]

Is it normal to run larger brakes up front with skinnies on a drag setup? Would the larger brakes weigh more offsetting the weight savings from the tires? Would the skinnies even grip under braking?

Just sitting here thinking. A drag setup really isn't about handling. Not even very good on the road. Usually pulling sway bars, running tubular k's, tubular a arms, manual steering, anything to lighten the front end. Looks like you have such a nice road course stang. Might be a good excuse to get a second mustang for drag use.

 

[rbonella]

I dont think a 205 would work, im running a 165, 15x3.5 vs a 15x4 your not going to see any difference.

I used to run a 185/somthing/15 on a 15x5 and even that bulged the sidewalls more than i liked to see.

ok, I didn't know....I've been out of the skinny game for so many years but that helps...maybe a 185 or 195/something would be best for a 4" width.

Pot holes and skinnies....pot hole wins!

@MWOOD, thanks bro...it is set up to turn as of right now. I used to run the car at open track events in Glenwood IA but wife, kids, work weekends...you get the point haha. I will keep my saleen replicas/tires, but Iam simply bored with the current look and I want to give the car a new look....plus Iam old school and nothing gets me going more than a sweet foxbody with big and littles....hence my plans

 

[mwood]

Glenwood is a couple hours from me. You must be close by. I'm from the land of John Wayne.

 

[rbonella]

I'm in Omaha, the land of nothing lol
The club I'm in has a bunch of 1/8th mile guys who race in Glenwood so I figured I would join them this season, change a few things on the car, and have fun

 

[mwood]

The launch is so important on an 8th mile. If you want to compete, you might have to get serious. I'm kind of struggling with this myself. I have a 408 that will never hook with anything that is streetable, but I'm not ready to give up windy country roads. Kind of sucks. For now it's just a street rod and I'm in denial.

Good luck with the conversion. How far are you going to go? Control arms, springs, anti roll bar?

 

[Chrome_Rust]

Buddies Slomaro had these... I think they would look good

 

[Cobra912]

my eyes are burning

 

[1bad67sbf]