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grocerygetter · 08-08-2013, 11:21 PM

My 18s are my drag strip/ street set up. I don't see how u will hook that kind of power on the street. That whole mantra of 700whp in these cars is the crossover from street to race car...based on usable traction I think.

2SS45th · 08-08-2013, 11:26 PM

The Mickey Thompson 305/35/19 is a 28" tall rear. It's a street drag radial, so it should hook decent. As for fronts, a 275/40/19 would work. Pilot super sports, PZeros, etc.

Then a nice lightweight 19" wheel should finish it off.

ayousef · 08-08-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS45th

The Mickey Thompson 305/35/19 is a 28" tall rear. It's a street drag radial, so it should hook decent. As for fronts, a 275/40/19 would work. Pilot super sports, PZeros, etc.

Then a nice lightweight 19" wheel should finish it off.

the problem is the 305/35/19 is advertised having a section width of 11.5, however the 305/35/20 has a section width of 12.5,

VanquisherSS · 08-08-2013, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Who rolls into the gas? You don't and you know the OP won't be!

I'm either rolling into the gas or I'm in the woods. I choose rolling

I tried spraying it once on the highway with the 22s I can only say it was frightening

VanquisherSS · 08-08-2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ayousef

ideas on tires for 19 inch wheels? thanks!

Forgestars has some lightweight 19s. Guy has a set for a steal in the classifieds. I was thinking of getting them to replace my daily but I like my 22s a lot lol

2SS45th · 08-08-2013, 11:54 PM

Ya Vanquisher and I can tell you that 22s aren't the best

But damn they look good.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 08-09-2013, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by VanquisherSS

I'm either rolling into the gas or I'm in the woods. I choose rolling

I tried spraying it once on the highway with the 22s I can only say it was frightening

This... OMG this... Fortunately, Brandi is very stable and only occasionally get out of kilter... But when she does... Ouch...

bct10985 · 08-09-2013, 08:27 AM

I have 255/35/20 nitto fronts and 305/35/20 nitto drag radial rears thats a 5.1% difference according to the calculators. The service stabilitrac came on in the first couple minutes i drove it. Unplugged the battery for a bit and now it hasnt come on since.

VanquisherSS · 08-09-2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SS45th

Ya Vanquisher and I can tell you that 22s aren't the best

But damn they look good.

LOL so true, I mean in terms of looks its a BIG car and it just looks good with the big wheels. Does F-All for performance but its not like I need it on the streets.

VanquisherSS · 08-09-2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

This... OMG this... Fortunately, Brandi is very stable and only occasionally get out of kilter... But when she does... Ouch...

Brandi does look solid in the few videos I saw, I also saw one where you got a bit out of it and I was like

. She's flying though man can't wait to see her back and going 100%.

SSDan · 08-09-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ayousef

Dear drag racers help me before I loose my mind

Whats the minimum sized front tire I could use on my car with a 28" tire at the back, without freaking the ABS and/or traction control out?

mind f*ck

This sticky in the Tire section may help you. It gives a lot of tire combos that you can mix and match to stay within the nannies' tolerances:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62838

dan0617 · 08-09-2013, 08:34 PM

I have stock front tires with 305 Nitto 555r's on the back, I run them at 31 psi on the street. They hook up WAY better than the stock tires and they are not hazardous on wet roads.

I think the positive camber and slight positive toe rear alignment helps traction more than anything.

Boost6924 · 08-09-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

There is no tire around that's gonna hook a 950 rwhp PD blower car. The best he's gonna do is cut down on the time the tire spins.

I can relate on that with turbos as well.

dan0617 · 08-09-2013, 09:51 PM

Seems as though once one goes past that 650 rwhp +- limit, they are slower in the street. Faster on the track perhaps. I've yet to be beat on the street from anything less than a 65mph roll by a car with more than 650 rwhp when I've had a 550 to 650 rwhp ride. Once a car gets over about 550 tire selection is very narrow. Needs drag radials all the time. Over about 650 and I don't think drag radials will hook it on the street below about 30 mph.

08-08-2013, 11:21 PM	#15
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	My 18s are my drag strip/ street set up. I don't see how u will hook that kind of power on the street. That whole mantra of 700whp in these cars is the crossover from street to race car...based on usable traction I think. __________________ -John S.

08-08-2013, 11:26 PM	#16
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	The Mickey Thompson 305/35/19 is a 28" tall rear. It's a street drag radial, so it should hook decent. As for fronts, a 275/40/19 would work. Pilot super sports, PZeros, etc. Then a nice lightweight 19" wheel should finish it off. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

08-08-2013, 11:54 PM	#20
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Ya Vanquisher and I can tell you that 22s aren't the best But damn they look good. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

08-09-2013, 08:27 AM	#22
bct10985 Drives: 2010 2SS LS3, 2013 duramax Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dover, De Posts: 1,451	I have 255/35/20 nitto fronts and 305/35/20 nitto drag radial rears thats a 5.1% difference according to the calculators. The service stabilitrac came on in the first couple minutes i drove it. Unplugged the battery for a bit and now it hasnt come on since. __________________ ECS Ysi-B, cam, Tsp 2" longtubes, Squash dual pumps, Id1300s, meth, 4L80e, FTI 3600, ZL1 3.73 diff, BMR suspension, 15" conversion, weld rts mt 275 et street R. 9.6@147mph

08-09-2013, 08:34 PM	#26
dan0617 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tyrone, PA Posts: 640 View My Garage	I have stock front tires with 305 Nitto 555r's on the back, I run them at 31 psi on the street. They hook up WAY better than the stock tires and they are not hazardous on wet roads. I think the positive camber and slight positive toe rear alignment helps traction more than anything. __________________ 2011 SS IOM Vert. ECS Vortech 13+ psi, Water/Meth, ID850’s, ZL1 pump with MSD Voltage Booster, 2800 stall, LT headers, Drag radials, Drag alignment, Cradle Bushings. A million other supporting mods. Tuned by Ted.

08-09-2013, 09:51 PM	#28
dan0617 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tyrone, PA Posts: 640 View My Garage	Seems as though once one goes past that 650 rwhp +- limit, they are slower in the street. Faster on the track perhaps. I've yet to be beat on the street from anything less than a 65mph roll by a car with more than 650 rwhp when I've had a 550 to 650 rwhp ride. Once a car gets over about 550 tire selection is very narrow. Needs drag radials all the time. Over about 650 and I don't think drag radials will hook it on the street below about 30 mph. __________________ 2011 SS IOM Vert. ECS Vortech 13+ psi, Water/Meth, ID850’s, ZL1 pump with MSD Voltage Booster, 2800 stall, LT headers, Drag radials, Drag alignment, Cradle Bushings. A million other supporting mods. Tuned by Ted.