Drag front tires - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

robrocketanski · 02-02-2018, 09:23 AM

I have H rated tires. That makes it easier but wrong. I am thinking I will replace them. I currently have Bridgestone Ecopia that are H rated and 22 or 24 pounds.

Tirerack has 7 V or W rated tires. There are a few of them 24-27 pounds that I might switch to to be safe.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRNFLSH

Robrocketanski I'm interested in the same setup you have but struggling with selection of 225/55/18 tires, low speed ratings, etc. What brand/model tire are are you using? Aside from tire selection, any pros/cons to consider?

GRNFLSH · 02-02-2018, 10:18 AM

I'll take a look at those options. Best solutions I've found so far:

Nitto NT555 265/50ZR18 (28.4" dia)
Nitto Motivo 245/55ZR18 103W (28.6" dia)

robrocketanski · 02-02-2018, 12:05 PM

I had a Nitto 265/50/18 and it was pretty big. I mean personal preference but I felt like it was huge.

Bo White · 02-03-2018, 02:45 AM

I daily on my M&H skinnies. Im on my 3rd set. Been on skinnies for well over a year now. Mine does great. Everyone that Ive let drive it cant tell its on skinnies just by casually driving it around other than the lighter steering feel. Draw back is your doing good to get over 10k miles out of them. Ive dialed my alignment in for them and can almost get 15k but they are wore competely out.

crazydave · 02-03-2018, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo White

I daily on my M&H skinnies. Im on my 3rd set. Been on skinnies for well over a year now. Mine does great. Everyone that Ive let drive it cant tell its on skinnies just by casually driving it around other than the lighter steering feel. Draw back is your doing good to get over 10k miles out of them. Ive dialed my alignment in for them and can almost get 15k but they are wore competely out.

Bo, are these the the bias ply or radials?

Bo White · 02-03-2018, 05:26 PM

Bias 18s.

SSBUSDRVR · 02-04-2018, 01:34 AM

Does Forgestar make an 18 inch Drag F14? Only see 17 and 15 inch listed on their Site?

GRNFLSH · 02-04-2018, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSBUSDRVR

Does Forgestar make an 18 inch Drag F14? Only see 17 and 15 inch listed on their Site?

I’ve only found 18” fronts, not rear.

ticowarbird · 02-05-2018, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRNFLSH

I’ve only found 18” fronts, not rear.

Is there a difference in how they're made our anything? Anything wrong with just buying their normal 18s?

GRNFLSH · 02-06-2018, 06:29 AM

From what I can find their regular and race versions are both one piece flow formed. What caught my attention were the highlights for the drag version - designed for high-load drag race applications, beadseat knurling, and light weight. Some have said they’re lighter than Welds.

I’ve seen some posts about fatigue cracking with the street version when used in race applications. Their website emphasises pre and post race inspections, but doesn’t dicourage it.

robrocketanski · 02-07-2018, 08:06 AM

My drag F14 17x10 were 19 pounds and 18x8 were I think 21 and they are knurled although I still spin the wheel inside the tire constantly. It has spun all the way around.

Pro Stock John · 02-09-2018, 01:33 PM

Well sometime this spring M/T will release a 28 x 6.00 x 18 SR Sportsman front which will be nice.

ticowarbird · 02-10-2018, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Well sometime this spring M/T will release a 28 x 6.00 x 18 SR Sportsman front which will be nice.

For why you tell me this while I'm trying to figure out wheels for camarofest? Now back to the drawing board. Lol

SSBUSDRVR · 02-11-2018, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Some have said they’re lighter than Welds.

Now just hope they hold up.They are not Billet Forged Was going to be 6-8 weeks to get 18x8 S71 Fronts in to go with Rears I now have sitting.(prob put them up for sale cheap) 2 more weeks to PowderCoat. Couldn't wait that long needed something within a couple of weeks when Car is done. Drag F14 Matte Black 18x8 with Nitto Invo 245/50 17x10 with M&H 325/45 should be in the Shop end of this week.
S77 vs Drag F14 17x10

02-02-2018, 10:18 AM	#16
GRNFLSH Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Green Flash Edition Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 200	I'll take a look at those options. Best solutions I've found so far: Nitto NT555 265/50ZR18 (28.4" dia) Nitto Motivo 245/55ZR18 103W (28.6" dia) __________________ Kooks stepped headers & Solo XL Cat-back ADM CAI w/race scoop & Rotofab w/w relo GPI VVT SS1 cam and CNC ported heads milled .30 BTR .660 springs, Straub solid bushing trunions GPI rod-mod intake with I-M heat sheild Circle D 258mm Pro single disc 3700 rpm stall converter 169F thermostat & manual fan switch Tuned by Ryno at GPI - 455 RWHP / 416 lb-ft

02-02-2018, 12:05 PM	#17
robrocketanski Drives: ZL1 Convertible Auto Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Macomb, Michigan Posts: 330	I had a Nitto 265/50/18 and it was pretty big. I mean personal preference but I felt like it was huge. __________________ LS3 intake and throttle body, Huron Speed Products twin turbo with 6265 oil less turbos, and 3" header back, JRE smooth cam, ID1300, Fore dual 450lph pumps with MSD voltage booster, A6, 305/45/17 MT Street R

02-03-2018, 02:45 AM	#18
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	I daily on my M&H skinnies. Im on my 3rd set. Been on skinnies for well over a year now. Mine does great. Everyone that Ive let drive it cant tell its on skinnies just by casually driving it around other than the lighter steering feel. Draw back is your doing good to get over 10k miles out of them. Ive dialed my alignment in for them and can almost get 15k but they are wore competely out. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

02-03-2018, 05:26 PM	#20
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	Bias 18s. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

02-04-2018, 01:34 AM	#21
SSBUSDRVR Drives: '11 2SS/RS IBM/BLK M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central FL Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	Does Forgestar make an 18 inch Drag F14? Only see 17 and 15 inch listed on their Site? __________________ '11 IBM 2SS/RS Built and Tuned by Vengeance Racing Vengeance PCM Vengeance Racing Mast Black Label LS7 Headed 416 ProCharger Stage II D1X Race ,Monster Triple,Alky Control Meth Inj, Forgestar F14 Drag Version and a bunch of other blah blah blah.838/688 at 12lbs Street Friendly

02-06-2018, 06:29 AM	#24
GRNFLSH Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Green Flash Edition Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 200	From what I can find their regular and race versions are both one piece flow formed. What caught my attention were the highlights for the drag version - designed for high-load drag race applications, beadseat knurling, and light weight. Some have said they’re lighter than Welds. I’ve seen some posts about fatigue cracking with the street version when used in race applications. Their website emphasises pre and post race inspections, but doesn’t dicourage it. __________________ Kooks stepped headers & Solo XL Cat-back ADM CAI w/race scoop & Rotofab w/w relo GPI VVT SS1 cam and CNC ported heads milled .30 BTR .660 springs, Straub solid bushing trunions GPI rod-mod intake with I-M heat sheild Circle D 258mm Pro single disc 3700 rpm stall converter 169F thermostat & manual fan switch Tuned by Ryno at GPI - 455 RWHP / 416 lb-ft

02-07-2018, 08:06 AM	#25
robrocketanski Drives: ZL1 Convertible Auto Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Macomb, Michigan Posts: 330	My drag F14 17x10 were 19 pounds and 18x8 were I think 21 and they are knurled although I still spin the wheel inside the tire constantly. It has spun all the way around. __________________ LS3 intake and throttle body, Huron Speed Products twin turbo with 6265 oil less turbos, and 3" header back, JRE smooth cam, ID1300, Fore dual 450lph pumps with MSD voltage booster, A6, 305/45/17 MT Street R

02-09-2018, 01:33 PM	#26
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Well sometime this spring M/T will release a 28 x 6.00 x 18 SR Sportsman front which will be nice. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800