I was looking for some street legal high traction tires in a 275/60X15 radial. Not sure what to buy. Any recommendations appreciated.
Lee

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81 408 SBC Malibu Wagon
2004-R
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What sec width and tread width? I put that size BFG Drag Radial on my 65 and it just blows them off.

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1965 Chevelle
Maroond


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[This message has been edited by marooned (edited 04-19-2002).]

My rim size of choice is 15X8 with 3.5" backspace although I don't have them yet. I was looking at the BFG Drag radial. I think it's about 10" tread width. When you say "blows them off" do you mean they come off the rim or the tread doesn't last? I know underinflated tires can come off the rim at launch.
(nice 65)

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2004-R
3.73 Posi

Thanks,
By blowing off I me lites them up..lot of wheel spin.

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1965 Chevelle
Maroond


Maroon 65 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/marooned65.jpg)

townhome,
I had 235-60-15 BFG Drag radial, on my 68 SS-396 with a 4 speed, and 4.10s.
The engine could over power them from a roll, with no clutch. But I'd still say that they are better than 275-60-15 regular radials. Next time I'm getting bigger ones.
I just prefer the ride/handling of radials over the bias ply competition. Which are probably better drag tires, but....
Also wet weather driving is not good with any of the street legal drag tires, so keep that in mind.

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68 SS-396 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/thad68velle.jpg) Bought in 1998 & Still working on it.
68 SS-396 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/thad68velle2.jpg) 4 gears & 4.10s
1st Car (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/thads68bu.jpg) 1984-86, original 6cyl, then 74-350, then 327, then 454 :)
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Thanks guys.
Good info.

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81 408 SBC Malibu Wagon
2004-R
3.73 Posi