Thread: rear tire size?
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Old 12-08-2002, 08:06 PM
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I put 305, 15 inch, BFG, Euro T/As, on the back, about ' 99, at a Les Schwab store, in Albany, Oregon. My gripe is, that the are hard, to get to, hook up. I think the rubber is too hard or perhaps, I run too much pressure. I get wheel spin through the 1st two gears. If it is hot out and conditions right, the little bugger will hook and pick the front end off the ground. This is rare, most often, it is just spin city! I also notice, that it tends to slide into the corners and I need to grab the rpm a bit heavy, to straighten her out. I'm thinking, maybe a narrower and softer tire. I have an Auburn with a 4 link, 9". My engine weight is low, as it is a Windsor, with Cleveland heads. Maybe it is the suspension, but I think not. If anyone figures it out, let me know. I have about 10,500 on these tires and will look at a change in another 2 years or so. The other option I have considered, is to get with an outfit in the Portland area, that does an IRS setup. Maybe that is the ticket?????
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