Drag Tires recommendations - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BloodThirstyCamaro11 · 07-10-2011, 06:55 PM

I am looking into buying some drag tires for my SS im not sure what size and what brand to go with does anyone have some suggestions?

blazzin1 · 07-10-2011, 06:58 PM

Well, first off, are you looking for Drag Radials or Drag Slicks? And on what wheels are you going to be putting these tires on?

BloodThirstyCamaro11 · 07-10-2011, 07:01 PM

Im not to sure yet i was thinking about useing the stock 20s just not to sure what is good!!

blazzin1 · 07-10-2011, 07:10 PM

Okay, well, I'm going to assume that your car is pretty-much stock except for the muffler delete, is that correct? If so, then all you need are drag radials.

If you plan on using these drag tires on the street and strip (dual-use), I would recommend the Nitto NT555R (275/40R20). They are really the only drag radial out there that is somewhat safe on wet roads, and they last a little longer than other drag radials.

BloodThirstyCamaro11 · 07-10-2011, 07:15 PM

Yes it is stock for now haha just pick it up 3 weeks ago is there a good width to go with and a site?

blazzin1 · 07-10-2011, 07:22 PM

On you stock OEM 9" wheel, I would recommend the 275/40R20. In fact, there is a guy selling two of these exact tires in the classified section (link provided below). I would send him a PM and if they're still available you're in luck!!! Otherwise, these are hard to find, especially with the shortage in Nitto Tires lately.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157405

BloodThirstyCamaro11 · 07-10-2011, 07:25 PM

ok sweet thanks for the help!! ill send him a pm!!

*mlee* · 07-15-2011, 08:07 PM

The best tires for the track that you can still drive on the street are Mickey Thompson ET Street. Here are some nice 18" vette replica wheels you can get for around $150 each. Mount up 2 of them and just swap your rears when you go to the track.
http://www.wheelreplicas.com/camarowheels.html

2010 SSRS · 07-15-2011, 08:09 PM

Hoosier QTP's are awesome.

*mlee* · 07-15-2011, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

Hoosier QTP's are awesome.

Yes... these too...^^^^

blueallie · 07-15-2011, 08:21 PM

Where are finding the wheels for 150?

*mlee* · 07-15-2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueallie

Where are finding the wheels for 150?

I posted the link...

blueallie · 07-16-2011, 07:21 AM

They dont appear to have the proper offset.

*mlee* · 07-16-2011, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueallie

They dont appear to have the proper offset.

If you call them, they do have the proper offset. I have had two sets. One that I needed spacers for and the ones I just got from them last month in the pics are perfect offsets.

07-10-2011, 06:55 PM	#1
BloodThirstyCamaro11 Thirsty whos next? Drives: 2011 camaro 2SS Red Black Strips Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 126	Drag Tires recommendations I am looking into buying some drag tires for my SS im not sure what size and what brand to go with does anyone have some suggestions? __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS Muffler Delete 4 inch pipes TSP Headers Volant Intake Sam Miller Tune

07-10-2011, 07:01 PM	#3
BloodThirstyCamaro11 Thirsty whos next? Drives: 2011 camaro 2SS Red Black Strips Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 126	Im not to sure yet i was thinking about useing the stock 20s just not to sure what is good!! __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS Muffler Delete 4 inch pipes TSP Headers Volant Intake Sam Miller Tune

07-10-2011, 07:15 PM	#5
BloodThirstyCamaro11 Thirsty whos next? Drives: 2011 camaro 2SS Red Black Strips Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 126	Yes it is stock for now haha just pick it up 3 weeks ago is there a good width to go with and a site? __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS Muffler Delete 4 inch pipes TSP Headers Volant Intake Sam Miller Tune

07-10-2011, 07:25 PM	#7
BloodThirstyCamaro11 Thirsty whos next? Drives: 2011 camaro 2SS Red Black Strips Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 126	ok sweet thanks for the help!! ill send him a pm!! __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS Muffler Delete 4 inch pipes TSP Headers Volant Intake Sam Miller Tune

07-15-2011, 08:07 PM	#8
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	The best tires for the track that you can still drive on the street are Mickey Thompson ET Street. Here are some nice 18" vette replica wheels you can get for around $150 each. Mount up 2 of them and just swap your rears when you go to the track. http://www.wheelreplicas.com/camarowheels.html Attached Images __________________

07-10-2011, 06:58 PM	#2
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Well, first off, are you looking for Drag Radials or Drag Slicks? And on what wheels are you going to be putting these tires on?

07-10-2011, 07:10 PM	#4
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Okay, well, I'm going to assume that your car is pretty-much stock except for the muffler delete, is that correct? If so, then all you need are drag radials. If you plan on using these drag tires on the street and strip (dual-use), I would recommend the Nitto NT555R (275/40R20). They are really the only drag radial out there that is somewhat safe on wet roads, and they last a little longer than other drag radials.

07-10-2011, 07:22 PM	#6
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	On you stock OEM 9" wheel, I would recommend the 275/40R20. In fact, there is a guy selling two of these exact tires in the classified section (link provided below). I would send him a PM and if they're still available you're in luck!!! Otherwise, these are hard to find, especially with the shortage in Nitto Tires lately. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157405

07-15-2011, 08:09 PM	#9
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Hoosier QTP's are awesome. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-15-2011, 08:21 PM	#11
blueallie Drives: Abm 1ss/rs 6m Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Va Posts: 212	Where are finding the wheels for 150? __________________ halltech,flowmaster,kooks 1 7/8, Frost tuned.. Next some 3.91 gears and a bumpstick

07-16-2011, 07:21 AM	#13
blueallie Drives: Abm 1ss/rs 6m Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Va Posts: 212	They dont appear to have the proper offset. __________________ halltech,flowmaster,kooks 1 7/8, Frost tuned.. Next some 3.91 gears and a bumpstick

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