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whats the biggest tire/drag radial/rim, i can get on my RT?

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Old 02-14-2007 | 03:36 AM
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Default whats the biggest tire/drag radial/rim, i can get on my RT?

this is my first post, hope u guyys can give me a good answer. i haev a 98 RT with a large turbo srt-4 motor. it dynoed 420 to the wheels and as u can figure i have zero traction with my srt-4 rims, so i need recomendations for the biggesst/widest tire/rim combo i can fit. like can i get 8inch wide 15s? with some nitto 555rs? will i hit the inner fenders? please any recomendations will help!
 
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Old 02-14-2007 | 09:59 AM
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Tires and related info
Q: What is the bolt pattern on the neon and offset?
A: Some early 95's have a 4x100, all other's have a 5x100 with a 40mm offset.
Q: Will the SRT fims fit on my 1st gen?
A: Yes they will, but the SRT's stock tires will rub. You will need to run 205/40-17's or 215/40-17's.
The 215/40-17's will give you a bit of a rim guard against curbing due to a little overhang....the 205's have no overhang,
they are flush with the edge of the rims. (Info courtesy of spudsterier)
Q: Will other neon rims fit on my 1st gen?
A: Yes, the 2nd gen and SRT rims will fit on the 1st gen.
Q: What size tire should I use if I am getting bigger rims?
A: 195/60-14, 205/60-14, 195/55-15, 205/50-15, 215/50-15, 205/45-16, 215/45-16, 205/40-17, 215/35-18 are some common tire sizes that will fit.
 
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Old 02-14-2007 | 11:48 AM
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I would get some 205/50/15's on there.

I'd also like to see a pic and videos of the dyno.
 
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Old 02-14-2007 | 03:16 PM
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ORIGINAL: DOHCgarrett t3

Tires and related info
Q: What is the bolt pattern on the neon and offset?
A: Some early 95's have a 4x100, all other's have a 5x100 with a 40mm offset.
Q: Will the SRT fims fit on my 1st gen?
A: Yes they will, but the SRT's stock tires will rub. You will need to run 205/40-17's or 215/40-17's.
The 215/40-17's will give you a bit of a rim guard against curbing due to a little overhang....the 205's have no overhang,
they are flush with the edge of the rims. (Info courtesy of spudsterier)
Q: Will other neon rims fit on my 1st gen?
A: Yes, the 2nd gen and SRT rims will fit on the 1st gen.
Q: What size tire should I use if I am getting bigger rims?
A: 195/60-14, 205/60-14, 195/55-15, 205/50-15, 215/50-15, 205/45-16, 215/45-16, 205/40-17, 215/35-18 are some common tire sizes that will fit.
that doesnt really help me, i need to know if anyone has ever put on some serious rims and tires, like in the 215+range, has anyone took a hammer, made some room and shoved in some 8inch wide rims??
 
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Old 02-14-2007 | 03:17 PM
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I would get some 205/50/15's on there.

I'd also like to see a pic and videos of the dyno.
i dont hvae any videos of the dyno but i have plenty pictures of the build, ill post some up tonight
 
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Old 02-14-2007 | 03:30 PM
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7.5" is the widest you can run, but it also depends on the offset of the rim.
 



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