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Drag racing wheels and tires for 57 T Bird

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What do you T Bird drag racers suggest for wheels and tires? I’m running a 400-425 horsepower 312 in my 57 T Bird. Top loader 4 speed, 4.56 traction lock, old school original Traction Masters that work fine for me. I know they’re better options but I’m good with them. Looking for wheel diameter, width, and offset for basic steel wheels.  Need specific tire size, width, brand and tread compound that’s suitable. Way too many options for me to choose from. Car weighs 3,600 pounds. 


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Forum Post Drag racing wheels and tires for 57 T Bird By slumlord444 ( 2 Years Ago )
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Forum Post Blacktie: If they are rubber they are replacements, to the best of my... By HazardTBird ( 2 Years Ago )
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Forum Post Primarily track usu. Might go a couple of miles to my local cruise... By slumlord444 ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post The Mickey Thompsons should be ok for that. If street use becomes... By charliemccraney ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post So far I’m looking at15” wheels 7” wide with 4” backspace. Nicky... By slumlord444 ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post Slumlord, let us know what you end up using. By 55blacktie ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post Back to my tire question. Talked to Mickey Thompson Tech Support.... By slumlord444 ( 2 Years Ago )
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Forum Post Thanks Joe. That’s the kind of information I’m looking for. I’ve... By slumlord444 ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post I’ve got most of the information I need. 15”x 8”or 9” rims, 9”wide... By slumlord444 ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post 15x7 American Salt flats. 4” backspacing. 235/60 15 BFG radial T/A’s.... By miker ( 2 Years Ago )
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Forum Post From what Miker says I may need to go with a smaller tire and narrower... By slumlord444 ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post I didn’t mean to sound discouraging. Just what I’ve got and what I’ve... By miker ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post Miker, are your Traction Masters welded or bolt-on? My dad had bolt-on... By 55blacktie ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post I called Traction Masters back in 1999 or 2000, and they told me they... By miker ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post Mine bolt on front & rear/w front mount sharing a bolt hole with the... By 55blacktie ( 2 Years Ago )
Forum Post Traction master is still around, I think in Burbank CA. I welded the... By Richard ( 2 Years Ago )


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