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thespymaster · 05-16-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

If you want a slick you'll need a 17". There are no 18" slicks available. If you want a DR than either will work. A 17" being the better option.

I'm not sure if a 17" or 18" in that width would work. I think you'd be a first. Mine are 10" wide and I run a 14.50 which is really 12.50" wide. Rich will def make one for you but you'll need to ask him if it will fit. I'm sure he'd be glad to talk to you about this. That man has a passion for his business.

Call me RAINMAN

But the sole purpose of drag wheels is reduced weight over normal street wheels of same size?

And I'm wanting to drive from say house to strip, so would you recommend DR's over slicks?

DrkPhx · 05-16-2013, 05:13 PM

Reduced weight is only part of the reason. The purpose of a smaller diameter drag wheel is to allow for a bigger side wall so you can hit the tire harder from a more aggressive launch. This will wrinkle the tire and better absorb the weight transfer thus increasing traction which will lead to a better 60-ft and overall ET.

I wouldn't run true slicks on the street especially in a heavy car like the 5th gen. The modern DR like the Hoosier or MT Radial Pro will hook just as good if not better than a slick for most cars (mph better as well) and still allow some streetability. With that said, I just received my Nitto NT05R's (not the regular DR) and these tires are super soft and have only 6/32" of tread. I should have them installed this weekend.

thespymaster · 05-17-2013, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrkPhx

Reduced weight is only part of the reason. The purpose of a smaller diameter drag wheel is to allow for a bigger side wall so you can hit the tire harder from a more aggressive launch. This will wrinkle the tire and better absorb the weight transfer thus increasing traction which will lead to a better 60-ft and overall ET.

I wouldn't run true slicks on the street especially in a heavy car like the 5th gen. The modern DR like the Hoosier or MT Radial Pro will hook just as good if not better than a slick for most cars (mph better as well) and still allow some streetability. With that said, I just received my Nitto NT05R's (not the regular DR) and these tires are super soft and have only 6/32" of tread. I should have them installed this weekend.

I now plan to run DR's and now looking for a set of 18's to go with my widebody design as to not offset the car

Supercharged SS · 05-17-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by thespymaster

Call me RAINMAN

But the sole purpose of drag wheels is reduced weight over normal street wheels of same size?

And I'm wanting to drive from say house to strip, so would you recommend DR's over slicks?

How far is the track? Why would you want to drive the car to the track? What happens when it breaks?

And you already know slicks on the street are illegal.

Supercharged SS · 05-17-2013, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrkPhx

Reduced weight is only part of the reason. The purpose of a smaller diameter drag wheel is to allow for a bigger side wall so you can hit the tire harder from a more aggressive launch. This will wrinkle the tire and better absorb the weight transfer thus increasing traction which will lead to a better 60-ft and overall ET.

I wouldn't run true slicks on the street especially in a heavy car like the 5th gen. The modern DR like the Hoosier or MT Radial Pro will hook just as good if not better than a slick for most cars (mph better as well) and still allow some streetability. With that said, I just received my Nitto NT05R's (not the regular DR) and these tires are super soft and have only 6/32" of tread. I should have them installed this weekend.

So many very fast cars hooking and hauling on a drag radial. I really need to try a set!

thespymaster · 05-17-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

How far is the track? Why would you want to drive the car to the track? What happens when it breaks?

And you already know slicks on the street are illegal.

Thats why I wrote, going with DR's...............

When Firebird re-opens (rumor on the street) it's just a short drive from the house vs having to trailer it, etc..

I never had this much HP before, and I used to run my last 650 HP Camaro all the time on street tires/wheels (22's) and often got 2nd place, the old "run what your brought mentality"

Supercharged SS · 05-17-2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by thespymaster

Thats why I wrote, going with DR's...............

When Firebird re-opens (rumor on the street) it's just a short drive from the house vs having to trailer it, etc..

I never had this much HP before, and I used to run my last 650 HP Camaro all the time on street tires/wheels (22's) and often got 2nd place, the old "run what your brought mentality"

Gotcha. No doubt it would be easier to just get in the car and go race but Id be nervous about breaking. You already have the truck I'm assuming you have to have a car trailer so if the track is that close you'd could easily go get it.

Our tracks are far so that option isn't really a possibility.

I'd still look into a 17" though. Better performance than the 18. Plus a wider selection of drag radials.

GQ4Life · 06-25-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Gotcha. No doubt it would be easier to just get in the car and go race but Id be nervous about breaking. You already have the truck I'm assuming you have to have a car trailer so if the track is that close you'd could easily go get it.

Our tracks are far so that option isn't really a possibility.

I'd still look into a 17" though. Better performance than the 18. Plus a wider selection of drag radials.

maybe his plans is same as mine.. oh **** blew the gears..
hey Jaime u got room on that trailer

Medi0cr3 · 07-07-2013, 01:07 PM

Don't see why not, stock is 20xx11 20x10

SPOOKYGUNNER · 07-10-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Skylane765

Use skate board wheels, they will give at least 4.56. I do not see how a tire is going to get your 3.23 to 4.56. It would have to be very small.

TRUE MORE LIKE 3.73 IF I A LUCKY

Blown355 · 07-11-2013, 08:22 AM

Just upgraded to MT 305/35/20's on the stock wheels. All i can say is they are crazy sticky! With the stock tires, first and second was useless. Now, I can't get the tires to spin. All I can manage is a chirp here and there. And this at 30 psi. Can hardly wait to see what they do at 22 psi on a prep'ed track.

GQ4Life · 07-11-2013, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Blown355

Just upgraded to MT 305/35/20's on the stock wheels. All i can say is they are crazy sticky! With the stock tires, first and second was useless. Now, I can't get the tires to spin. All I can manage is a chirp here and there. And this at 30 psi. Can hardly wait to see what they do at 22 psi on a prep'ed track.

Sounds like an excuse for more power

SPOOKYGUNNER · 07-13-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 Spoked

Thanks for the information, looking at the 17s right now.

HAVE BEEN TOLD CHANGING TO 17 OR 18 WILL PLAY HELL WITH THE ABS AND THROW CODES.
I'VE BEEN ADVISED TO STICK WITH 20" RIMS. ANY PROS/CONS

SPOOKYGUNNER · 07-13-2013, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

I have no doubt the 20" M/T will hook great. If the ZL1 wheels were easier to find or if a manufacturer made a replica, I would run the 20". The 18" grand sport replica is the best looking replica wheel for the ZL1 I have seen so far. I settled for the Z06 replica and they are fine.

DID YOU GET ANY CODES WHEN YOU WENT TO 18"?
PM ME AND LET ME KNOW...THANKS

07-07-2013, 01:07 PM	#79
Medi0cr3 Untamed Performance EPT Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 372	Don't see why not, stock is 20xx11 20x10 __________________ Night Fury Cam Borla LT Headers and Borla Cat Back ATAK 9in. diff with 4.11's, DSS Axles, and Alum Shaft Hurst Short-Shifter; Ideal Garage Master Cylinder H-E Street Slayer Twin Billet Clutch BMR: Adjustable; Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Extreme Sway Bar. BMR Subframe Bushings. Strange Rear Coilovers and mounts Tuned by Rhino79

07-11-2013, 08:22 AM	#81
Blown355 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin TX Posts: 866	Just upgraded to MT 305/35/20's on the stock wheels. All i can say is they are crazy sticky! With the stock tires, first and second was useless. Now, I can't get the tires to spin. All I can manage is a chirp here and there. And this at 30 psi. Can hardly wait to see what they do at 22 psi on a prep'ed track. __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 Redhot with stripe

05-16-2013, 05:13 PM	#72
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	Reduced weight is only part of the reason. The purpose of a smaller diameter drag wheel is to allow for a bigger side wall so you can hit the tire harder from a more aggressive launch. This will wrinkle the tire and better absorb the weight transfer thus increasing traction which will lead to a better 60-ft and overall ET. I wouldn't run true slicks on the street especially in a heavy car like the 5th gen. The modern DR like the Hoosier or MT Radial Pro will hook just as good if not better than a slick for most cars (mph better as well) and still allow some streetability. With that said, I just received my Nitto NT05R's (not the regular DR) and these tires are super soft and have only 6/32" of tread. I should have them installed this weekend.