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    Author Topic: How Big Wheels/Slicks on Cuda  (Read 8361 times)

    Offline fickle

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    How Big Wheels/Slicks on Cuda
    « on: June 23, 2002 - 10:26:24 AM »
    I have a 1972 440 'Cuda. There is currently some centerlines that were on there when I bought it. The back ones are BIG and scrub ( :( ) and the front ones are skinny, which I don't like. (It drives funny and I have power steering.)

    I want to upgrade to a set of "Torq Thrust II's" and badass tires. I would REALLY like to drive around on slicks but this car will be driven alot. Is that a bad idea?

    Anyways, they make Torq Thrusts in 15x6,15x7,15x8, 15x10. What wheel sizes are optimal in the front and back (I don't like skinnies up front)? More importantly, how big of tires can I run? Slicks seem to be rated different in size... how big of slicks can I run? (The car has not been tubbed or anything)
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    Offline heminut

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    Re:How Big Wheels/Slicks on Cuda
    « Reply #1 on: June 23, 2002 - 01:47:23 PM »
    Slicks on the street? BAD idea! Since they have no grooves in the tread, if you get on any kind of water you will be basically hydroplaning and have no traction , forwards or sideways. The thin sidewall on a slick also makes for lousy cornering, and the car feels squirrely going down the highway too.

    As for wheels and tires, you can run a 15x8 on the back if it has at least 4" backspacing.  That's what I run with a 275R60x15 tire, and it's close but works okay. On the front I would go with a 15x7 and a 235R60x15.
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    Offline fickle

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    Re:How Big Wheels/Slicks on Cuda
    « Reply #2 on: June 23, 2002 - 02:18:57 PM »
    Alright, well that is disheartening but I will heed your advice. Gonna order monday morning. ;)

    I appreciate the swift help!
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re:How Big Wheels/Slicks on Cuda
    « Reply #3 on: June 23, 2002 - 02:45:48 PM »
     8s will fit best in the rear, you probably have 10s now if they rub , might get 8s in front too 7 for sure , I like the lok of the Torque Thrusts
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    Re:How Big Wheels/Slicks on Cuda
    « Reply #4 on: June 25, 2002 - 02:33:21 PM »
    Got any plans for your old centerlines? I like the look of centerlines and would be interested if you want to sell them.
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    Offline fickle

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    Re:How Big Wheels/Slicks on Cuda
    « Reply #5 on: June 27, 2002 - 07:12:26 AM »
    Quote from: johnny-d on June 25, 2002 - 02:33:21 PM

    Got any plans for your old centerlines? I like the look of centerlines and would be interested if you want to sell them.


    I think I'm gonna keep em, might throw them on my RR one day. One or two of them has been repaired, you probably wouldnt want them anyways. ;)
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    Offline fickle

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    Re:How Big Wheels/Slicks on Cuda
    « Reply #6 on: September 14, 2002 - 06:26:28 PM »
    Yeehaw, check em out!



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    Offline 69ChargerRT

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    Re:How Big Wheels/Slicks on Cuda
    « Reply #7 on: September 15, 2002 - 12:20:26 AM »
    wow that is a real good pic.  just had to save it.  looking real good, wheels look great!
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    Offline Jolly_Roger

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    Re:How Big Wheels/Slicks on Cuda
    « Reply #8 on: September 25, 2002 - 05:13:17 AM »

    Nice Pic of your car...
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    Re:How Big Wheels/Slicks on Cuda
    « Reply #9 on: September 27, 2002 - 11:56:32 PM »
    Your car looks great with those wheels/tires. What sizes did you end up getting?
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    Offline kamstra

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    Re:How Big Wheels/Slicks on Cuda
    « Reply #10 on: November 05, 2002 - 09:04:18 AM »
    Nice! Is that a 71 Grille in there? 8)
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    Offline gizzard-1

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    Re:How Big Wheels/Slicks on Cuda
    « Reply #11 on: January 02, 2003 - 01:35:20 AM »
    275 is about as big as you can go in the rear without rubbing.  Airbags might give you a bit more clearance though.
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    Offline AdamR

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    Re:How Big Wheels/Slicks on Cuda
    « Reply #12 on: January 14, 2003 - 09:35:03 PM »
    slicks you can fit a 28X10.15 ET drag. street you can go 275/60 or 295/50 or 28X12.5 ET drag
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    Re:How Big Wheels/Slicks on Cuda
    « Reply #13 on: January 14, 2003 - 10:30:00 PM »

    Fickle,

     That is one great looking car !!!!
    That dark color with those wheels/tires just looks awesome !
     You must feel great joy driving that machine down the road..
     I gotta get my Challenger done!

    MoparMan

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    Offline fickle

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    Re:How Big Wheels/Slicks on Cuda
    « Reply #14 on: January 22, 2003 - 09:07:22 AM »
    Thanks for the comments, guys! I get comments on my wheels more than anything.

    I went with a 235 in the front and 255 in the back.
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