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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!
 
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Welcome from Wisco, and cool rig!
 
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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
 
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TotalyHucked said:
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
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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.
 
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iansane said:
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.
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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?
 
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Your tires look fine to me.

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

Maybe something like this:
 

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

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Edelbrock said:
Your tires look fine to me.

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

Maybe something like this:
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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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