Picked up a new tow rig

[iansane]

I started a little endurance race team with some friends and needed a way to get the racecar to the track. This seemed like the coolest way to do that. It came on stock 16's all the way around and I threw on the 22s and big brakes. I think I might need to go with a slightly lower profile tire because there are a few clearance issues... I don't see a lot of info on slammed one tons like this?

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The Malibu isn't the endurance racer. That's a car I just picked up to tinker on.

Anyway, Hello everyone!

 

[fofiddyfo]

Welcome from Wisco, and cool rig!

 

[TotalyHucked]

That's badass! Welcome! Lots of guys down south run setups like that, 6/8 on 22s on a dually is fairly common. You definitely need a lower profile tire though

 

[iansane]

That's badass! Welcome! Lots of guys down south run setups like that, 6/8 on 22s on a dually is fairly common. You definitely need a lower profile tire though

Thanks!

The problem I ran into is the weight capacity dropped SIGNIFICANTLY just going from the 275/50 to a 275/45. Maybe I should just chance it.

 

[TotalyHucked]

Thanks!

The problem I ran into is the weight capacity dropped SIGNIFICANTLY just going from the 275/50 to a 275/45. Maybe I should just chance it.

I'm not well versed in it since I don't have one and haven't done the research but I know I see guys towing HEAVY on 22s and low pros alot. Maybe there's other brands or other sizes that are still heavy rated?

 

[Chevy 88]

Your tires look fine to me.

Perhaps that front fender could use a little paint above the wheel well.

Maybe something like this:

 

[Strick]

Welcome from the Tarheel State. That’s an awesome ramp/wedge that you have there!

HS

 

[iansane]

Your tires look fine to me.

Perhaps that front fender could use a little paint above the wheel well.

Maybe something like this:

That's certainly an option! Honestly, if this thing ever gets paint I'm probably going to spray it like the Canonball run Indy Hauler. My trans am will never get a hood bird, but this might as well!

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[legopnuematic]

Welcome from Missouri.

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[WFO]

Welcome from the Texas Panhandle.

 

[animal]

 

[ali_c20]

Welcome from Austria. Great rig.

 

[Mr Clean]

 

[Fat 454]

Welcome - super cool rig.
"Technical" question - what is the advantage of a wedge back over a banana back ( flat tray with a beaver tail )? I would have thought that having the weight lower would be more stable, and wheels / tyres can be racked over the hood like on the old drag / Nascar rigs from back in the day.
Really interested in thoughts on this as we are looking to get a C30 as a tow pig, and it needs a tray to be fabricated ....

 

[86 C10 Shortbed]

Welcome from Central Ohio! Nice Rig