Hey what is the largest tires anyone has fit onto a DA?

I am asking this because i can get 27" slicks for free... but I'm thinking 24.5" is the largest?


Thanks

 

What is your setup? 27's will probably hurt you a lot. Post up your setup and you will get better advice on what will benefit you. I believe I saw 1 DA with 26's on it

 

i got the M&H racemasters on my DA for the street 235 60 15 ... there about 26 inches tall..... depends on the offset of the wheels and how wide of a tire your using!!!

heres a pic...........

http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/4...7/b_153018.jpg

 

^^^Good looking car!

 

whats the offset on your rims?

 

im not 100% sure on the offset... but they are pretty close if not the same as the stock 15" honda/acura rims (sir rims/ gsr blades) .... i also have the same tires on gsr blades!

 

no one knows their offset im trying to get 15x8 rims but wanna know correct offset

 

The common backspace for drag wheels is usually 4". That means that the 4" of the wheel width is behind the Backpad(the part where the wheel mounts to the rotor/hub.

So as far as offset, a zero offset means that the mounting point of the wheel is directly in the middle of that rim shell. So an 8" wide rim with zero offset will be right in the middle, which gives it a 4" backspace.

So if youre looking for a 15x8 drag wheel, get a 4" backspace. If youre getting a regular street wheel, that will be equivalent to a zero offset.


Thats a general idea of how it works. Some wheel setups can have in between a 4-5" backspace. Choosing the offset/backspace just depends on how you want your tire to clear the inside fenders.

 

thanks bro but what about a ROTA Wheels RB 15x8 (4x100+35mm will that clea a DA with 235/60/R15??

 

Well right now my suspension is all stock except for a innovative traction bar.

Built motor
60-1


I know it will really lengthen my gear ratios but if they are free and fit i may as well try them.

Stock 15" rims, i'm looking into getting some others.

I think the tires were 27x10x15

Not 100% sure on the width

 

Don't do it 27" tires along with your ls transmission are going to kill it, literally.

 

That might not work. The calculations on this are: A zero offset on an 8" wide rim makes it 4" backspace. and considering its a +35. thats means the backpad is another 1.4" away from the center. So that makes it about 5.4" backspace. What that will do is bring the wheel inside 5.4" behind the hub mounting point. being that far back can cause rubbing issues on a big tire like that on the inside fender if the car isnt high enough. If you're going to put an 8" wide rim, I think you have to look into offsets like +20 and lower.

To the OP, the 27" tire is too big. Even the big Hp guys in here making 800hp+ already debate on going 26" tall tires. 27" isnt even considered unless its a full out race car.

 

i would go with 24.5" size tire max if you are making over 350hp, especially with that ls tranny. what rpm do you rev your motor till? anything taller than that in a slick is going to tear stuff up, plus you'll be in third crossing the traps .

here is a good calc to play with tire sizes and tranny's, remember too that the slicks will grow a bit on the top end.

http://www.teammfactory.com/gearcalculator.php

 

Just to add. Just because its free, doesnt mean its the best thing for your car. That big of a slick can hurt performance and break stuff.

 

also you wouldnt need 27s unless you had like a million hp.. most ppl are running 24.5s to 26s

 

27X10 wont fit without cuting or removing your bumper and fenders.... i even had to remove my bumper and fenders to run a 26x10 on a bogart!!

 

I agree with everything you guys have said. I would be crossing the line in 3rd.

Just curious