15" tire questions

[firestang70]

I have ordered some 15 by 4 and 15 by 8 rims for my S197. I want to stay at 28" tires front and rear. I will drive on the street some as well as the track. I want DRs for the rear. Any recommendations on size,brand,best place to purchase???
Thanks in advance folks.
Dale

[JIMS SVT]

Thats gonna be a tall skinny tire

[mustang8998]

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item=ETStreetRadial

Dale, a lot will depend on the back spacing. The one that best fits your size, looks like the 275/60/15.

[firestang70]

Thats gonna be a tall skinny tire
Front or rear? What do you suggest then? I have seen 26" tall front runners on the S197 and they look awful. Can't find 15 by 10 other than Bogarts and Holeshots (don't have that much mod money) with the correct BS. So 15 by 8 is my best option. Do you have any better solution, I am always ready for options. :bigthumb

[firestang70]

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/strip.php?item=ETStreetRadial

Dale, a lot will depend on the back spacing. The one that best fits your size, looks like the 275/60/15.
Thanks Jeff, I have been eyeing those. Going to check M&Hs,Hoosiers.

[NUTTSGT]

Will the 15" rim clear your brakes?

[JIMS SVT]

Front or rear? What do you suggest then? I have seen 26" tall front runners on the S197 and they look awful. Can't find 15 by 10 other than Bogarts and Holeshots (don't have that much mod money) with the correct BS. So 15 by 8 is my best option. Do you have any better solution, I am always ready for options. :bigthumb

Fronts...its ur car..I just dont like the look of a 28 on the front thats all.

[firestang70]

Fronts...its ur car..I just dont like the look of a 28 on the front thats all.
Thats fine, I am new to the 15" thing. What do you suggest? My car is lowered and I'm afraid with a 26" front tire the front bumper scraping in dips,driveways etc. I see a 27" tire that may be a nice compromise???

[JIMS SVT]

Id use these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/26X7-5-15-MICKEY-THOMPSON-SPORTSMAN-FRONT-TIRE-8-PLY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116Q QitemZ120280933239QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPart sQ5fAccessories
Same tires as I run except I run the 4ply.These are the 8 for heavier cars..There a dot tire.
Then theres the 28
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/28x7-5-15-MICKEY-THOMPSON-SPORTSMAN-FRONT-DOT-TIRE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116 QQitemZ120211974944QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPar tsQ5fAccessories

[Blackballed]

No matter what size you get you still can't get that front off the ground...:D

[firestang70]

Id use these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/26X7-5-15-MICKEY-THOMPSON-SPORTSMAN-FRONT-TIRE-8-PLY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116Q QitemZ120280933239QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPart sQ5fAccessories
Same tires as I run except I run the 4ply.These are the 8 for heavier cars..There a dot tire.
Then theres the 28
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/28x7-5-15-MICKEY-THOMPSON-SPORTSMAN-FRONT-DOT-TIRE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116 QQitemZ120211974944QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPar tsQ5fAccessories

Thanks for the links Jim.:bigthumb

[firestang70]

No matter what size you get you still can't get that front off the ground...:D
Thats only if your in the car with me...slim.:lol: