Wheel searching

**DMAXchris** · 01-03-2009, 10:30 PM

Well I think I finally found a set i really like. Mickey Thompson Sidebiters. Im thinking of running Coopers or Mastercrafts. And sticking with the factory size of 16, but going wider of course. If anyone has a suggestion about a good tire for drag racing(not slicks),I was also thinking about going with something like Toyo Proxes.
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/i.../sidebiter.jpg

**duramaxbd03** · 01-03-2009, 10:32 PM

those lok sweet!!!

**DMAXchris** · 01-03-2009, 10:33 PM

Not too expensive either.

**duramaxbd03** · 01-03-2009, 10:36 PM

really how much?

**DMAXchris** · 01-03-2009, 10:36 PM

155 a wheel.

**duramaxbd03** · 01-03-2009, 10:43 PM

really
how big?

**DMAXchris** · 01-03-2009, 10:48 PM

16 inches, Im no gangsta.

**duramaxbd03** · 01-03-2009, 10:49 PM

thats a pretty good price

MR SHORTY · 01-04-2009, 08:28 AM

If you want wheels that do not stick out stay with a pos offset. The MT wheel size chart says pos offset for Chevy trucks.

Ref our factory size wheels are: GM Mags 16x6.5x+28 offset

At 0 offset those 8.0 wide MT wheels stick out 53mm or 1.85" more than stock.

See my sig for the wheels I run in 18's - they stick out 1.38" more than stock. The tires do tend to rub when backing up fully cranked. (No lift).

I think the 0 would work - but there are plenty of other all black wheels out there.

Offset: The distance from the centerline of the wheel to the mounting surface of the wheel.

Here's a handy website to calculate wheel offset:

Wheel Offset Calculator

Here's a good tire calculator or two:

Tire Size Calculator - tire & wheel plus sizing

Tire size calculator

SzymoDmax · 01-04-2009, 09:20 AM

Go with the bfg all terrains for everyday driving. you won't regret it. got 65,000 out of my last set. Don't know how they would be for drag racing though