What size front runners are the hemi shoot out ss cars using.

[MOPARMAGA]

I recently ordered a set of new tti headers for my low deck dart 1970 drag car project because I was not ever going to be happy with the 25 inch tall tires and fenderwell headers.
I ended up purchasing a set of 28×4.5 Hoosiers because I look at the hemi cars and love their look tall tires in back (mine are 30.6) and bigger tires in the front too.
Did I pick the right set of tires ?
I know it will help with oil pan and header ground clearance, and also front suspension travel but for any chance anyone knows that they just physically won't fit please let me know.
If anyone has any photos they can share please post them.
Thank you

 

[silversedan]

you'll most likely have to trim the front edge of the fender for the tire to turn

 

[MOPARMAGA]

you'll most likely have to trim the front edge of the fender for the tire to turn

Okay that's doable, thank you.

 

[LO23M8B]

I recently ordered a set of new tti headers for my low deck dart 1970 drag car project because I was not ever going to be happy with the 25 inch tall tires and fenderwell headers.
I ended up purchasing a set of 28×4.5 Hoosiers because I look at the hemi cars and love their look tall tires in back (mine are 30.6) and bigger tires in the front too.
Did I pick the right set of tires ?
I know it will help with oil pan and header ground clearance, and also front suspension travel but for any chance anyone knows that they just physically won't fit please let me know.
If anyone has any photos they can share please post them.
Thank you

They will fit but make sure your alignment is done and get the max. amount of caster. They will clear the front edge. ps it works much better if you get the longer aftermarket upper control arms it will fix a lot of the bump steer.

 

[MOPARMAGA]

They will fit but make sure your alignment is done and get the max. amount of caster. They will clear the front edge. ps it works much better if you get the longer aftermarket upper control arms it will fix a lot of the bump steer.

Okay, thanks. I'll look into the upper control arms.

 

[LO23M8B]

Okay, thanks. I'll look into the upper control arms.

Yes a great upgrade. Back in the day used to buy an extra set and cut and weld a piece from them to the other set to make them longer.

 

[MOPARMAGA]

Yes a great upgrade. Back in the day used to buy an extra set and cut and weld a piece from them to the other set to make them longer.

Cool, so I should get some that are very adjustable then. Yeah I can't see trusting a spliced upper control arm, and I am confident in my welding lol

 

[LO23M8B]

You don't need the adj. ones just loinger. The adj. ones will drive your alignment guy crazy. I'll see if I can find the receipt from the ones I put on my 340 Barracuda. They are very nice.

 

[MOPARMAGA]

You don't need the adj. ones just loinger. The adj. ones will drive your alignment guy crazy. I'll see if I can find the receipt from the ones I put on my 340 Barracuda. They are very nice.

Awesome, I appreciate that.

 

[MOPARMAGA]

I found some on performance online which add an additional 4 degrees of caster, is that good ?

 

[LO23M8B]

Yes, caster is good but too much make the steering harder, but you can take your hands off the wheel at a buck 30. What brand are they?

 

[MOPARMAGA]

Yes, caster is good but too much make the steering harder, but you can take your hands off the wheel at a buck 30. What brand are they?

I'm not sure what brand they are but they're sold by performance online.

 

[MOPARMAGA]

Yes, caster is good but too much make the steering harder, but you can take your hands off the wheel at a buck 30. What brand are they?

I guess I'm not to worried about steering and more about high speed stability since this is only a 1/4 mile car

 

[LO23M8B]

Yes max caster then.

 

[MOPARMAGA]

Yes max caster then.

Okay I'll keep looking for longer ones too

 

[LO23M8B]

You can check with them and call the mfg. to see what mods they did.

 

[MOPARMAGA]

You can check with them and call the mfg. to see what mods they did.

Okay, do you recall what brand you have?
I'm having a tough time finding a longer control arm

 

[LO23M8B]

Just looked at my file. They are Magnum force. I think I slightly trimmed some metal to put them on. Great product and good people to deal with. They will powder coat them for you also.

 

[MOPARMAGA]

Just looked at my file. They are Magnum force. I think I slightly trimmed some metal to put them on. Great product and good people to deal with. They will powder coat them for you also.

Great, thank you for the info & your help

 

[S'cuder]

A couple months ago one of the shootout teams was selling some used tires. I'll see if I can find out what size they are.

 

[MOPARMAGA]

A couple months ago one of the shootout teams was selling some used tires. I'll see if I can find out what size they are.

Cool thanks

 

[LO23M8B]

By the way I've used 28-inch tires on all my A Bodies hot rods and have them on the Cuda and had them on my Hemi Dart.

 

[MOPARMAGA]

By the way I've used 28-inch tires on all my A Bodies hot rods and have them on the Cuda and had them on my Hemi Dart.

That's great, considering I already bought the 28s.

 

[famous bob]

I recently ordered a set of new tti headers for my low deck dart 1970 drag car project because I was not ever going to be happy with the 25 inch tall tires and fenderwell headers.
I ended up purchasing a set of 28×4.5 Hoosiers because I look at the hemi cars and love their look tall tires in back (mine are 30.6) and bigger tires in the front too.
Did I pick the right set of tires ?
I know it will help with oil pan and header ground clearance, and also front suspension travel but for any chance anyone knows that they just physically won't fit please let me know.
If anyone has any photos they can share please post them.
Thank you

Mine is far from a hemi car , but they dam sure wouldnt fit mine ...68 fastback /505 /727 / dana 60...

 

[Malex]

I’m not sure about the Hoosier 28”, they may clear because they are more rounded, but my 28” MT SR radials were catching, they have a more square edge too though.

In my case I had to make a gradual pie cut on the front edge. At the bottom I cut an approx. 5/8” pie that went up about 6.5”. (5/8” removed at the bottom that tapered to nothing at the top of the cut). No problem with clearance now but it was touching before. Hope this helps.