Need some advice on slicks for my '67 Notch

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I have never ran slicks before so I'm a newb in that area. Wanting to take my car to the track a couple of times this Summer with some other friends.

I have a spare set of rally rims now and thinking I would buy another pair of 15 x 8 for the rear, to be left setup with a set of slicks so I can just swap out all four rims & tires when I want to bring it to the track. I would be trailering the car there.

Couple of questions:

1. What's the biggest size I can fit on these 15 x 8 rims under my stock body 67 notch without any mods?
http://www.wheelvintiques.com/index.php/chrysler-rallye-61-series.html

2. Tubes or tubeless slicks?

3. Any guesses on what kind of ETs I might expect, 1/8th and 1/4 mile?

4. Considering a set of used slicks for this year, might only get out there once, maybe twice. Things I should beware of?

My setup:
340
10.5:1
J heads with 2.02 intake valves
508/292 comp cams
Holley 750 dp on M1 intake
727 reverse manual valve body with 4000 stall converter
4.56 gears
MSD with 3000/7000 two-step rev chips

I did a couple of searches but didn't have much concrete luck.
Any help is much-appreciated!

-Doug
 

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You didn't say what the back spacing is on your wheels. I will hazard a guess that with no mods to rear suspension you can get a 28x10x15 slick under the car with a 15x8 rim with 4 1/2 inch back spacing.

Others may have more information.



Your set up should be mid to low 12's.
 
I have 26x9 on my 73 swinger. I am sure the wheel wells are different though. Also I don't know if tubes will work with those rims. I tried to put tubes on my cragers and the valve stems wouldn't work with the rims..
 
#3 ... 8.0's/12's for limited outings would thrill me.

#4 ... As long as your keeping the car for a while.....Just by new tires. I've done used before, just not worth the time & $$$.

As far as the size Doug, I defer to current Cuda owners that can give you some serious numbers.

Good Luck! It's gonna be fun. :thumleft:
 
Thanks for the replies! I am still hoping to hear from some cuda owners and their tire/wheel combos with a stock body/suspension setup.
 
275 60/15" street radial on 10" wide/ back space 5". Leaves 3/8" to the leafs. you can add a 5/16"spacer. If you try slicks on a 8"/ 4.5" BS then I use a 7/16" Mr.G spacer. The 29" slick will rub the front, so 28", 9" or 10.5, 10"wide slick. depending on the rim. I did not like 275's on the 8" rim, due too a flabby side wall fitment.
 
I have a 15x8 4.5bs Hoosier 10.5x28 and they are too wide (lip) and they just hit the leaf spring with the 12.1 section width of the tire. I would say 9x28 w/11.1 section width would be safe and optimal.
 
Rocky_JS said:
I have a 15x8 4.5bs Hoosier 10.5x28 and they are too wide (lip) and they just hit the leaf spring with the 12.1 section width of the tire. I would say 9x28 w/11.1 section width would be safe and optimal.
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Thanks! That is what I was Looking for. I believe those 15 x 8 rims have 4 3/4 back spacing. I have a set of 5/16 spacers as well, if needed.

Rusty RRob: thanks, I never would have thought of that!
 
all things being equal, w/o spacers it should give you a +/- 1/4 inch to the spring. I am not using tubes.


MobileCustoms said:
Thanks! That is what I was Looking for. I believe those 15 x 8 rims have 4 3/4 back spacing. I have a set of 5/16 spacers as well, if needed.

Rusty RRob: thanks, I never would have thought of that!
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Slicks cause the car to waddle, so I used the 7/16 spacer, they touched with the 5/16" spacer, but I was running a spool which causes the waddle on turns. You will need 5/8" min. space to the leaf with slicks using a posi. and more (3/4" to be really safe) with a spool, if using a 10"slick on 8" 4.5BS. wide rim.The test is when you see the marks on the inside of the slick, you go to a thicker spacer.
 
I would ask that instead of the largest I would ask what are the smallest that you can put on and it work properly. I would look at a 26 or 28X8 on an 8" wheel. What size tires are on the car now? If the car has a 26" tire onit I would stick with it. Plenty of cars going fast on small tires.. My old race car i ran on 6" slicks and would run 7.20 in the 1/8th.
 
boosted said:
I would ask that instead of the largest I would ask what are the smallest that you can put on and it work properly. I would look at a 26 or 28X8 on an 8" wheel. What size tires are on the car now? If the car has a 26" tire on it I would stick with it. Plenty of cars going fast on small tires.. My old race car i ran on 6" slicks and would run 7.20 in the 1/8th.
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Hey thanks!
Right now I am running 26 inch tires. They are 295/60/15 to be exact. They hook pretty good but I can still roast 'em easily on the street anyways...
I plan to run an 8 inch rally rim from Wheel Vintiques at the track.
 
Don't forget the drive shaft loop to keep it legal (and safe) at the track.
 
MobileCustoms said:
Hey thanks!
Right now I am running 26 inch tires. They are 295/60/15 to be exact. They hook pretty good but I can still roast 'em easily on the street anyways...
I plan to run an 8 inch rally rim from Wheel Vintiques at the track.
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What 295 60 15 tires you running ? 295 60 15 should be 28.9" tall . A drag radial that size should give decent traction once warmed up .
 
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