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wideopen231:
 I know most nostalgia rules require tire 12" wide or less. My deal is little different in its mainly bracket car,runs 482 or 526 ci aluminum Hemi.Not saying I am making tons of power but it should be more than most SBC combo,key word most. I know even TF nostalgia runs on 12's,but for my deal running exactly same number is priority number 1.

 I am looking at gettimg a new set of tires for car and have 15x14 weld aluma star wheels. Looking at 15x14x32 MT's 3074S.  I know GY is standard issue for most. LOTS of bracket guys are getting very consistent runs on MT's.
My question is would the 14's be too much for FED. My thoughts little extra tire on questionable track condition should help keep car running same with changing conditions that happen when running 1st round at 12 noon and final close to midnight sometimes.

tinbanger:
I have 14/31/ 15  Hoosiers on mine. First pass on new car will be Friday. Forecast says 56 degrees and there will not be many cars. I will pm you and let you know how 14" tire worked.  I only make 850 hp with my 509 bbc but should a good indicator. I think they are to short and will probably make to much rpm. In the past on my Park's car I ran 13/33/15 gy worked great.

Paul New:
D2070 GoodYear 33X14.5 6.60's @ 213 in my blown SBC FED

dreracecar:
Always ran the 33-12-15 Goodyears (compound did not matter) on a 10"rim and never once had any issue with traction. A bad lane is just that and no tire will overcome. A 14 just wads up besides carrying all that extra tire and weight. I have won a lot of races, out 60' them, never shake leaving off idle and pull the front end 3-4" at the launch over any big tire dragster (Funnys and altereds need a big tire to work), so with all that success never found the need to go with a bigger tire

Oldschool:
I am running 31x13x15 GY D5 on 700 hp SBC. I figure an a
Extra inch would not matter. Have not run yet.

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