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If you need more room look for 155 80r15 instead of 165 80r15.
Pic is bfgoodrich radial TA 155 80r15 on
1965 dart gt
I think they are 15x4.5Is that on a 3.5 inch rim
I ran the VW tires on my '65 Valiant bracket racer. I believe the speed rating on tires is more related to cruising at high speeds taking into consideration heat build-up. My trap speed was 108 mph, which I only held for one or two seconds. That does not stress the tire much.
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My car is a street car mostly, I wouldn`t even run new drag tires on the front, they are too flimsy .I guess I don't understand why you'd chintz out on front tires? You spend thousands of dollars to go fast but don't want to spend a couple hundred bucks on safe front tires...
I agree. I think the speed rating is more for heavy hi powered street cars that may see sustained speeds over 100 mph as compared to a much lighter drag car going in a straight line with 100 -110 for 2-5 seconds. Above 110 I would definitely opt for a true drag tire.I ran the VW tires on my '65 Valiant bracket racer. I believe the speed rating on tires is more related to cruising at high speeds taking into consideration heat build-up. My trap speed was 108 mph, which I only held for one or two seconds. That does not stress the tire much.
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