HELP! Minor Tire Emergency!

[ImportEater98]

Well i got my rear 15x10 draglites (6.5 b.s.) in today, along with my new tires. I ordered 28x11.5x15 Hoosier Quick Time Pro's and i received 28x13.5x15 instead. They are nice tires, and i would love to put that size on, but is it possible to fit? I already have eliminated the quad shocks with tube upper and lowers, and i have no problems running dumps if the pipes are in the way. I read the article on here about fitting my size rims with 275/50/15 BFG Drag Radials with some massaging. I have an oxy/acetylene torch and a 5lb sledge to bend the inner fender and roll the outer lip...but...are they going to fit if i do all that, or should i send them back? The tread width is approx 1 inch wider than the Drag radials mentioned above. HELP!
Thanks
-John

 

[ImportEater98]

bump plz!

 

[D347643]

Hhmm well 25.4mm is an inch so 275 + 25.4 is about 300mm wide. I have some 295/50/15's on the same size wheel with the same backspacing and got it to fit. It is really close with the stock height in the back but if you have lca's then i think itd fit better if you lower the back of the car,... thats what im doing. All it takes is a sledge and some beating.

 

[89MustangGX]

A 28x11.50 on a 15x10 6.5" BS is a tough fit already, going that much wider is going to require some serious work -- if it's even possible.

 

[ImportEater98]

Well i got the digital cam handy so i am going to shoot pictures of the install and post them for all to see.
thanks for the info!

 

[89MustangGX]

Good luck.

 

[ImportEater98]

I test fitted them last night and of course they hit, but not too too bad. The difference between the 11.5 and the 13.5 is only about 3/4" in reality. Tire sizes are weird like that. I'll keep you all posted.

 

[ImportEater98]

It has been done!
I pounded the crap outta both wheel wells, relocated the e-brake cable, ran a 1/4" spacer and vwalah! They fit. No rubbing, no problems.....just can't break em loose lol. Attached are some pics...tell me what you think!
Thanks for the help,
John

 

[ImportEater98]

more pics....

 

[Aliate X]

holy crap those tires are huge.

 

[ImportEater98]

I'll take that as a compliment

 

[89MustangGX]

The 1/4" spacer is like cheating -- but I guess if it works...

Why is the rear of your car so high? They fit with space like my 26x11.50's have.

 

[D347643]

looks awesome!