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ABMLS3 · 02-09-2016, 08:39 PM

How much better are the 15's going to hook compared to 17's? Same tire on each obviously just different size.
Is it worth it to spend all the extra money to make 15's fit?

LS7 427 · 02-09-2016, 09:56 PM

More sidewall in the 15" so logic says they'd be better. You wanna be somewhat dedicated to the track if your gonna lay out the cash for 15"'s and all the trimmings, it'll add up to $7k pretty quick. I run 17's and cut 1.49-1.51 60's.

62nalide · 02-10-2016, 01:05 AM

There's conversation kits now starting at $1,700 vs using the OVER priced BMR stuff

mrvenicess · 02-10-2016, 06:48 AM

I am getting 1.36-1.38 60's with my 17" setup.

TOSTO RACING · 02-10-2016, 07:43 AM

I wish someone made a taller 17 inch slick . The 28 is just too short for me . If you run a drag radial the 390 is perfect in a 17 !

Pro Stock John · 02-10-2016, 09:52 AM

I been 1.47 on 17s but will do a 15" conversion this year, have most of the parts. Just to help me hopefully crack a 1.39.

swiftkart · 02-10-2016, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOSTO RACING

I wish someone made a taller 17 inch slick . The 28 is just too short for me . If you run a drag radial the 390 is perfect in a 17 !

I 2nd that!

JMI · 02-10-2016, 01:10 PM

I actually just got off the phone with M/T. They have new sizes that are coming out. They didn't say how many or what sizes. But I did suggest them to look something that would be taller than 28" in a 17". I also suggested to come here they can see for themselves if the demand is there or not.I told them that M&H has the right sizes,so it might rattle their cages. lol...

TOSTO RACING · 02-10-2016, 04:38 PM

Sweet I'll take a 30 x 12.50 x17

m/t slick stiff sidewall while I'm at it lol

Mr. Nasty · 02-11-2016, 08:46 AM

I have ran M/T over 4 year's. But the last set of DR I put on the 17" Bogarts I went with 325/45/17 M&H. And cut .05 off my 60' vs 17" & 18" M/T. So now a M&H fan.

The 325/45/17 M&H are 28.52 tall

JMI · 02-11-2016, 09:19 AM

Thank Mr. Nasty. I run the M/T 295/45/17,and they are just too small.
So you are happy with the M&H 325's ?
Somebody here on the forum run's the 390's

Mr. Nasty · 02-11-2016, 09:35 AM

Yeah that what I was running the 295 M/T their 27.1 tall. With the M&H they call for a 11" wheel I have no issues with the 10" wheel. And yes very happy. I going to look into trying the 325/40/18 M&H on my 18"X11" wheels.

mrvenicess · 02-11-2016, 01:19 PM

I also love the M&H. I run the 325/45/17 also on a 10" wheel. They wear faster than the Mickeys but hook much better for me.

Rdunn · 02-18-2016, 09:49 AM

I run the new M/T et street R. its the same compound as the pro 275.

I went from a 325 MH to the 305 M/T. cut 2/10s off my 60. I consistently go 1.3 sixties on my 17s

02-09-2016, 08:39 PM	#1
ABMLS3 Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 657	15 inch welds vs 17 inch How much better are the 15's going to hook compared to 17's? Same tire on each obviously just different size. Is it worth it to spend all the extra money to make 15's fit? __________________ Power Source Performance Turbo Kit 416 C.I ,TH400 Instagram: TomTraube COTW ABMLS3 Build Thread

02-09-2016, 09:56 PM	#2
LS7 427 10.11 @ 136.32 Drives: Black & Yellow 2SS/RS LPE LS7 427 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Redcliff, Alberta Posts: 957 View My Garage	More sidewall in the 15" so logic says they'd be better. You wanna be somewhat dedicated to the track if your gonna lay out the cash for 15"'s and all the trimmings, it'll add up to $7k pretty quick. I run 17's and cut 1.49-1.51 60's. __________________ My Build Journal Built, Tuned and Maintained By........

02-10-2016, 01:05 AM	#3
62nalide Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 4,102	There's conversation kits now starting at $1,700 vs using the OVER priced BMR stuff __________________ https://frankensteined.net/ Martin@Frankensteined.net

02-10-2016, 07:43 AM	#5
TOSTO RACING STOCK ELIMINATOR Drives: STOCKER Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dragstrip Posts: 432	I wish someone made a taller 17 inch slick . The 28 is just too short for me . If you run a drag radial the 390 is perfect in a 17 ! __________________ 5664 AA/SA 1970 NOVA

02-10-2016, 09:52 AM	#6
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I been 1.47 on 17s but will do a 15" conversion this year, have most of the parts. Just to help me hopefully crack a 1.39. __________________ 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

02-10-2016, 06:48 AM	#4
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	I am getting 1.36-1.38 60's with my 17" setup.

02-10-2016, 01:10 PM	#8
JMI Drives: Red Jewel Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: East Coast Posts: 392	I actually just got off the phone with M/T. They have new sizes that are coming out. They didn't say how many or what sizes. But I did suggest them to look something that would be taller than 28" in a 17". I also suggested to come here they can see for themselves if the demand is there or not.I told them that M&H has the right sizes,so it might rattle their cages. lol... __________________ BTR LSX388,AGP Twin Turbo.6L90,GM 9.9" Diff.Fore Innovations Level 4 fuel system.Great fuel economy !!!! 1xxx RWHP

02-10-2016, 04:38 PM	#9
TOSTO RACING STOCK ELIMINATOR Drives: STOCKER Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dragstrip Posts: 432	Sweet I'll take a 30 x 12.50 x17 m/t slick stiff sidewall while I'm at it lol __________________ 5664 AA/SA 1970 NOVA

02-11-2016, 08:46 AM	#10
Mr. Nasty Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 RS/SS Rally Yellow & 68 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woodville,FL. Posts: 1,814	I have ran M/T over 4 year's. But the last set of DR I put on the 17" Bogarts I went with 325/45/17 M&H. And cut .05 off my 60' vs 17" & 18" M/T. So now a M&H fan. The 325/45/17 M&H are 28.52 tall __________________ Best @ 586/525 =10.41 @ 133 AS OF 12/13/14>633 RWHP =10.22@135 AS OF 1/31/15 @ 633 RWHP=10.16@135 AS OF 1/29/16 @ 633 RWHP=10.10@136 TOPED 700 PASSES AFTER F.I. AND STILL ON THE ORIGIANAL STOCK AXLE & DIFF

02-11-2016, 09:19 AM	#11
JMI Drives: Red Jewel Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: East Coast Posts: 392	Thank Mr. Nasty. I run the M/T 295/45/17,and they are just too small. So you are happy with the M&H 325's ? Somebody here on the forum run's the 390's __________________ BTR LSX388,AGP Twin Turbo.6L90,GM 9.9" Diff.Fore Innovations Level 4 fuel system.Great fuel economy !!!! 1xxx RWHP

02-11-2016, 09:35 AM	#12
Mr. Nasty Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 RS/SS Rally Yellow & 68 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woodville,FL. Posts: 1,814	Yeah that what I was running the 295 M/T their 27.1 tall. With the M&H they call for a 11" wheel I have no issues with the 10" wheel. And yes very happy. I going to look into trying the 325/40/18 M&H on my 18"X11" wheels. __________________ Best @ 586/525 =10.41 @ 133 AS OF 12/13/14>633 RWHP =10.22@135 AS OF 1/31/15 @ 633 RWHP=10.16@135 AS OF 1/29/16 @ 633 RWHP=10.10@136 TOPED 700 PASSES AFTER F.I. AND STILL ON THE ORIGIANAL STOCK AXLE & DIFF

02-11-2016, 01:19 PM	#13
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	I also love the M&H. I run the 325/45/17 also on a 10" wheel. They wear faster than the Mickeys but hook much better for me.

02-18-2016, 09:49 AM	#14
Rdunn Really, Really Fast Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: St.Louis,Mo Posts: 686	I run the new M/T et street R. its the same compound as the pro 275. I went from a 325 MH to the 305 M/T. cut 2/10s off my 60. I consistently go 1.3 sixties on my 17s __________________ Procharger F1X, TH400, E85, CBI Street Cars, DSX Tuning, 1300whp