[KARGUY]

To those of you that are running the M/T 295/65r15 Drag Radials.
What rim width are you running and what is the actual section width?
Is any body using a 7 inch rim with these?

Thanks
Kg

[PONTIAC DUDE]

I ran an 8" rim for many years. Pressure at 15.5 (good track) and 14.5 depending on track conditions.

[ponjohn]

I run an 8 inch rim.

I think my SW is around 11.5, I can measure later.

John

[BruceWilkie]

Not sure how those radials would respond but around 15+ yrs ago I tried a Hoosier 295/60 bias tire on a 15 x7 rim. Had to run tire pressure in the 10lb range. Tended to unsettle at top end if you rapidly got off the throttle and on the brakes. I switched back to a 285/60 McCreary on an 8" rim which was better traction and typically 13.5 lbs air press. far less squirelly on the top end and better more consistant 60's.

I havent tried race radials yet but have noticed quite a few who do run them seem to run a fairly wide rim.

Glad you started the topic we might learn something.

[KARGUY]

Dude,

Do you know the section width?

Thanks
Kg

[BVR421]

Its all on their website for each tire

[71 Ventura II]

They have a 11.9" section width, check out this link...
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...ETStreetRadial

[PONTIAC DUDE]

Originally Posted by KARGUY

Dude,

Do you know the section width?

Thanks
Kg

No I don't but as BVR stated it is on the website.

[n20ta2]

I wouldnt run a 7" rim with that tire,you will not be able to make good use of the contact patch at any reasonable psi.

[KARGUY]

ponjohn

I would appreciate it if you would measure the actual section width because I have found
some conflicting specs between Summit Racing and the M/T website.

Thanks again
Kg

[ponjohn]

At what tire pressure do you want me to measure?

[KARGUY]

ponjohn

Thanks again. Measure the width at the pressure that you are running.

Kg

[71 Ventura II]

Originally Posted by KARGUY

ponjohn

Thanks again. Measure the width at the pressure that you are running.

Kg

I'm betting a solid 12.0" section, the rim width can play a part in the results as well. JD

[66bonne]

Running those tires on an 8" rim.

Jim

[71 Ventura II]

Originally Posted by KARGUY

ponjohn

I would appreciate it if you would measure the actual section width because I have found
some conflicting specs between Summit Racing and the M/T website.

Thanks again
Kg

The Summit catalog shows the tread width, not the outside-to-outside section width, on the website it gives a little more info. I'd trust Ponjons measurement first and the M/T website as validation. JD

[RUDOLFSSON]

Try something like 10-12 inches.

[ponjohn]

wow, I put the results in the wrong thread. 11 5/8" on an 8" rim.

[C577]

Dose anyone have a 295-65-15 dr that is junk. for mock up? Im i need of one.

[KARGUY]

ponjohn

Thanks for all the extra work. I saw your answer on the other thread also.
What air pressure are you running?

Kg