drag slick section width

[Fatcat]

Had a pair of 28 x 11 Goodyears mounted on 8'' rims, section width was 11.870. Mounted one on a 10'' rim thinking they would actually have less section, wrong again, 12.4, I was surprised. Turned out not to be a problem, had ordered a custom set of wheels and was contemplating hari kari if everything didn't clear, but it's ok.

[Real McCoy]

In my experiences the GY are the narrowest then Hoosier then M/T which are the widest. I run 16X33 Hoosiers with no problems but I got a set of M/T 16.5X33 and while they were slightly wider at the tread area the middle was a bunch wider and would rub the tubs slightly at times. Nothing serious but a rub is never good. The Good Years have lots of room. I have been told this is true with all sizes. RM

[cadanova]

a friend of mine offered to sell me at a real good price a set of drag lites,the back are 15x8 witha 4 or 4.5" backspace,i was planning on running 15x10's but now maybe i'll reconsider since you had a 28 x 11 on an 8" rim.do you know how big a tire can fit an 8" rim?

[bowtie0069]

then Hoosier then M/T which are the widest

Several years ago I went from a 28x10.5 M/T that fit ok, to a 29x10 Hoosier, Undriveable! Rubbed everywhere. Could barely get it in the fender opening.

[Fatcat]

Cadanova, I guess you can mount anything, but 11'' on an 8'' rim is about all the farther I'd want to go.

[65 Post]

Rule of thumb from the tire manufacturers is 2" varience. 10" tire, smallest wheel is a 8". etc. Dave

[cadanova]

cool thanks! i'll check'em out:)