26x9.5x16 slicks fit on stock dsm 16" wheels?

[Clinical]

I'm looking at picking up some 16" hoosier slicks for my car, they were on some 16x7 enkeis.

I believe the stock DSM 16"s are 16x6

The slicks are 26x9.5x16.

Will these work on stock 16" wheels without any real issues?

Thanks

 

[richard33]

26x9.5x16 hoosiers on a stock 2g gst rim

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[Clinical]

those are 16x6 wheels?
I've got the stock 2g swirls

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[burkgonzo]

Get some 16x8 FD rims. Your probably talking about the ones for 450 bucks.

 

[richard33]

Im not sure of the size. I assume they are the same as the swirlies though

 

[99gst_racer]

Are the stock 16" wheels 6" wide or 6.5" wide?

You can fit a 9.5" wide QTP over a 6.5" wide wheel, but I'm unsure about a 6" wide wheel.

 

[snowborder714]

It looks like according to ASA, the stock wheels are either 16x6 or 17x6.5.

 

[Clinical]

Get some 16x8 FD rims. Your probably talking about the ones for 450 bucks.

I'm just looking at a set of used but basically new 4 hoosier slicks for $300 off ECMLink's classifieds.. It's 4 hours away though and I want to make sure I can use them before I do the drive and drop that much money.

 

[SosaPerformance]

No problems here using factory rims.

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[99gst_racer]

Well, that's two people now that have fit a 9.5" wide QTP over a 6" wide wheel. Good to know that it's possible.


EDIT: I just checked my Hoosier catalog, and it does indeed have a recommended wheel width range of 6-8".

 

[dsmrollerz90]

The 1gs are 16x6 and some of the 2gs are 17x6.5. So if I were you I would just go buy some new rims with the tires.

 

[Silver99OZ]

The only 2g rims that are 17x6.5 are the gsx wheels.

 

[99gst_racer]

So if I were you I would just go buy some new rims with the tires.

Why is that?

 

[richard33]

The 1gs are 16x6 and some of the 2gs are 17x6.5. So if I were you I would just go buy some new rims with the tires.

I have 16" stock rims with the QTPS. Been down the track numerous times and been 170+ on the street with no problems.

 

[dsm's can fly]

I have 16" stock rims with the QTPS. Been down the track numerous times and been 170+ on the street with no problems.

Did you have to use any spacers on those wheels with those tires? Or do they bolt on a 2g just like they would if they were some 225 50 16 tires? Also what suspension are you running? and are your fenders rolled?

 

[DashLaflash]

So it looks like the tire companies only make 26" tall tires for a 16" wheel. I have a set of stock 2g swirly wheels in my shed that I would like to put slicks on for trips to the track. I'm on the 16g and plan on making around 300whp after I get the car tuned. Will the 26" slicks be too tall for me. I would like a set of 24.5x9.5x16 but I can't seem to find them anywhere. If anyone has some advice or a link to some 24.5" tires that would be awesome.

 

[Dsmkauai]

I've had great success thanks to Richard33 suggesting the Hoosiers. Got me into the low 12's cutting 1.7ish 60' on a small 16g, all mods in my profile. I got my friends old set of 16" rims but I think they are 16x7. With my setup and suspension where it's at I just swap the slicks on at the track and go. Havent had any problems with rubbing or anything yet. I believe Richard33's car is alittle lower than mine thou and remember him saying he did alittle modding to the knuckle towards the top to avoid rubbing.

 

[DashLaflash]

Awesome thanks Dsmkauai! Can you post a link of where you got your slicks. I can't seem to find any on summit or jegs.

 

[Dsmkauai]

Ya got mine from summit, and I dont think any of us run tubes. Hoosier Racing Tire 17431 - Hoosier Quick Time Pro D.O.T. Tires - Mobile SummitRacing.com.

 

[DashLaflash]

Can anyone confirm using the stock 2g swirly wheels? I'm almost positive they will need spacers. I remember not having much room left between the knuckle and tire with 205mm tires.