http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=16951

Heres a pic with the 26/8,5x15s, just had the flares done, but didn't need actually need them with these tyres

admittedly, the ten ichers don't look too pretty sticking out the side, should be some pics if you follow my photos (with the 10's on). Our "sportcompact" rules have just come up with the idea that you have to have some sort of flare covering the tyre or you don't get to race. Some neat pics on www.sportcompact.co.za, lots of datto 1200s

not sure about rules and classes down here..
i have only ever raced for fun

was just curious about how you fit 8.5 and now 10 inchers

but if you run flares now i understand

Yeh, still leaf rear (with flares & with caltrac bars only recently), I'll try dig the old pics out and post em. Maybe our 1400 utes are slightly different to the Aus 1200.
Do you guys have a Drag Racing rule which says that the tires mustn't stick out the sides? Or do you fall into a diff class if you use bigger than 8,5? curious

do you still run leaf springs? in the standard position?

i had the 13x7's around 3mm from the leaf springs on the inside. and they were touching my guards on the outer edge.

heres a pic of the same 13x7's on leigh's old wagon... notice the flared rear guards and they still stick out a touch









24.5x7x13

how on earth do you fit 8.5 inchers?

Strangley enough, an 26/8,5 x15 m/t slick does not stickout of the side - if you have the correct offset rim

i said they wont fit "under" a standard rear

i tried to run 24.5x7x13 MT Slicks and they were just a touch too wide..

if you flare guards or fit flares or dont mind them sticking out then thats a different story..

No, 8,5 actually not too wide, but 28 will be too high on standard height rear leafs. I ran 26-8,5 x 15 M/t for many seasons with no probs. I don't know of any manufacturers that offer 28-8,5 x 15 rear slicks, but 26-8,5 x 15 will look & work great. With the correct offset rear rim, we now run 26-10 x15 M/T no probs, do stick out a tiny bit though.

they wont fit under a standard rear 1200 ute.. theyre too wide

hi all
i just would like too know whats the largest size slick i can run on my 1200 ute using a 15" rim?

ive been told that maybe 28-15-8.5 will fit
any help will be great

cheers steve