26X11.5-15 ?

[dirkrc51]

Anyone running 26x11.5-15, I just picked up a pair and not sure what wheel to use (stock 15", Jeep, Mustang) I was looking for 10.5 but couldn't pass up the deal  I got on the 11.5's.  I'm hoping to get away with just "rolling" the fender. 

[kev2769]

I have some 29x11.5x17 and they only measure 9.5 wide so you might check the actual width of the tire. If you go on Summit's website I think they have the recommended wheel width listed for the tires.

[AndreS]

my 28x9-15 MT ET drags fit my FC but only with serious rolling of the fenders, they are 11.8" wide at the sidewall ('section width')on an 8" wheel, they rub the inner fender ever so slightly as well as the control arm... but only on  a very hard launch and it just scuffs it occasionally... I have a gnat's hair clearance on both sides normally, but the tire distorts on launch.

I assume FC ??? also assume MT ET streets ?????  if so, yes they will probably fit, with rolling the fenders, on a 8" wheel with 25mm offset or 5.5" backspace... some models of jeep wheels are one cheap alternative. the ET streets measure width at the sidewall.  if that's an ET drag or other brand/model of slick, IDK..... different brands/models of the same size tire can vary significantly.

more info might help us help you.

[dream36realms]

I run this size but in a 16 on my SA22c and it fits fine.

[dirkrc51]

Good call Andre, they are MT ET Streets and my car is an FC.  Thanks for the info.

[MoparX]

That's the same size tire I run on my car.  They're mounted on 15x8, 5.5 bs wheels, and all I needed to do was roll the fenders.  They stick out past the fender a bit but once the rear squats they tuck right up.

[Ryan@BallisticSpeedParts]

I have the Hoosier Quick Time Pro in 26x11.5 mounted on Weld RTS 15x8 w/ 6.5" backspace.  On my FD they fit great, had to use a 1/2" spacer, no rolling required.

[gnx7]

Great looking FD RAllen..... looks more like a 28" tall tire than a 26!

[Ryan@BallisticSpeedParts]

Great looking FD RAllen..... looks more like a 28" tall tire than a 26!

Thanks man!!...They're definitely healthy looking tires!

[rex388]

Ya your fd looks nice with those tires man.

[Covert5150]

Resurrecting this thread - Info on front wheel/tire sizing Allen?

[CKxx]

I have the Hoosier Quick Time Pro in 26x11.5 mounted on Weld RTS 15x8 w/ 6.5" backspace.  On my FD they fit great, had to use a 1/2" spacer, no rolling required.

Can we get the specs on those wheels? F and R?

[Ryan@BallisticSpeedParts]

Hey sorry guys...

Here is my setup:

Front Wheel: 15x4 with 2.5” Backspace, (1mm Offset)
Front Tire: 25x5 (Hoosier QTP)
Rear Wheel: 15x8 with 6.5” Backspace, (47mm Offset)
Rear Tire: 26x11.50 (Hoosier QTP)

There is a little work involved into making these wheels fit, I have a write-up over on rx7club, I'll repost it over here too.
http://www.rx7club.com/rotary-drag-racing-167/weld-rts-fd-my-pics-info-1009778/

[LNF_AJ]

I'm curious as to which wheel Demon is using for his 26x11.5x16 et streets and what other wheel options are available.  Also would 26x11.5x15 be a better option and would a 15" wheel fit on the rear of a FD?

[Ryan@BallisticSpeedParts]

I'm curious as to which wheel Demon is using for his 26x11.5x16 et streets and what other wheel options are available.  Also would 26x11.5x15 be a better option and would a 15" wheel fit on the rear of a FD?

Well the 15" wheel would give you the slight benefit of running a tire with more sidewall.  And yes a 15" wheel does fit the FD, see here: http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=14487.0