Slick height
 

For a 3500 lbs. low HP stocker, does it matter how tall the slick is? It's hard to find the gearset (5.38) for my 8 3/4, so I thought that could make up the difference with a smaller tire, 26" and a 4.88 gear. 318/4V N/SA. Thanks

Re: Slick height
 

I didn't do the math, but one thing to keep in mind is that you aren't going to find a 26 inch X 9 radial unless its a street drag tire type. I wish hoosier made one, the Gremlin would love it. Might want to go with a 5.13 gear and as small of a diameter radial race tire you can find. Off course any gearset for your 8.75 might be a challenge depending upon what case you have etc.

Eric

Re: Slick height
 

I'm pretty sure M/T or M&H make a 26 x 9 x 15 slick. It isn't radial it's bias ply

Re: Slick height
 

Hoosier has some 26x9 and 28x9 slicks, but no radial, as well. Here is the chart.

http://www.hoosiertire.com/specdrag.htm

Re: Slick height
 

The M/T 3056R is the smallest radial at 92" cir. A radial slick don't grow like a bias tire,so it's a couple hundred rpm higher than a same size bias tire.