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fhpchris · 11-08-2016, 01:45 AM

Just wondering...

Any of you guys try to fit 18 inch drag radials? I know Mickey Thompson has these...

(ET Street S/S Radial Tire P325/30R19)
http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompson/672/3490/10002/-1

Do the ZL1 18 inch replicas fit over the rear brakes? I have a friend with a ZR1 and he runs 18 inch drag radials....

I know one of you guys has to have tried this!

wrtowman · 11-08-2016, 05:51 AM

Many people run the rep with this tire in the rear.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompson/672/3482/10002/-1

Wheel fits over rear Brembo and the tire is 28" tall so it works with stock fronts.

Zslash28 · 11-08-2016, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by wrtowman

Many people run the rep with this tire in the rear.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompson/672/3482/10002/-1

Wheel fits over rear Brembo and the tire is 28" tall so it works with stock fronts.

Likely true on an SS car. Im not confident itll work on a Z/28.

wrtowman · 11-08-2016, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Zslash28

Likely true on an SS car. Im not confident itll work on a Z/28.

Forgive me. I came from the new post page and didnt realize it was in the Z28 forum. Carry on.

69L48Z27 · 11-08-2016, 08:05 PM

I saw two new C7 Z06 Z07 cars with 18's and DRs. Looked way too tight for me but it apparently fit. I have no idea what the wheels were but I should have been the same rear brakes.

bakoholmes · 11-23-2016, 10:14 PM

Has anyone figured out a drag setup for the Z28 yet? I know that isn't what the car was made for but would still be fun on occasion.

Stephen12ZL1 · 11-25-2016, 09:50 AM

the 18" c6 Z06 wheel I used on my '12 ZL1 would not clear my '15 Z28

kelleyperformance · 12-01-2016, 09:37 AM

im looking for an 18" wheel to clear Z/28 brakes as well... so no one has had one? except ZR1 guys some of you know, but not sure what wheel... anyway someone could find out? id rather not have to go through several wheels test fitting.

John

Og Neon · 12-01-2016, 09:05 PM

Forgeline makes an 18 that clears the factory brembos just fine.
My autocross rims are Forgeline GA1Rs in 18x11 and 18x12.

kelleyperformance · 12-02-2016, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Og Neon

Forgeline makes an 18 that clears the factory brembos just fine.
My autocross rims are Forgeline GA1Rs in 18x11 and 18x12.

on a Z/28?? I really don't want to grind calipers or anything like that

Og Neon · 12-02-2016, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kelleyperformance

on a Z/28?? I really don't want to grind calipers or anything like that

Nope, grinding the rear caliper is not needed. It fits in the rear without any mods. The front didn't require grinding the caliper either, but it did require a slight shave on top of the hub mount to strut mount. But nothing was needed for the rear.

kelleyperformance · 12-02-2016, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Og Neon

Nope, grinding the rear caliper is not needed. It fits in the rear without any mods. The front didn't require grinding the caliper either, but it did require a slight shave on top of the hub mount to strut mount. But nothing was needed for the rear.

awesome man, thank you. I will look into that wheel. im only going to run them on back with DRs so im not worried about the massive fronts lol.

Og Neon · 12-02-2016, 09:42 PM

No prob...If need any info let me know. Right now the wheels are off, so I can snap a few photos of them if needed.

kelleyperformance · 12-03-2016, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Og Neon

No prob...If need any info let me know. Right now the wheels are off, so I can snap a few photos of them if needed.

I called them to setup a shop account, and they still want A LOT of money for them. don't get me wrong, they are great wheels and look great on these cars. but being as I only need rears, its kind of going to hurt to throw $2150 just in rear wheels for occasional drag runs lol. I guess that's the price I pay for running such overkill expensive brakes haha (on my car, not the Z). they are mainly for show obviously, but I have a shop we gotta show stuff off at shows. that's my excuse and im sticking to it

11-08-2016, 01:45 AM	#1
fhpchris Drives: 2015 Summit White Z/28 #97 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 116	Drag Radials Just wondering... Any of you guys try to fit 18 inch drag radials? I know Mickey Thompson has these... (ET Street S/S Radial Tire P325/30R19) http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompson/672/3490/10002/-1 Do the ZL1 18 inch replicas fit over the rear brakes? I have a friend with a ZR1 and he runs 18 inch drag radials.... I know one of you guys has to have tried this!

11-08-2016, 05:51 AM	#2
wrtowman Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Warner Robins Ga Posts: 778	Many people run the rep with this tire in the rear. http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompson/672/3482/10002/-1 Wheel fits over rear Brembo and the tire is 28" tall so it works with stock fronts. __________________ 2011 SGM Camaro 1SS/RS A6 - Vengeance Racing built/tuned. 590RWHP/560RWTQ, ADM LSA Conversion, 2.5 Grip-Tec, ZL1 fuel pump, ADM FPCM, FIC1000, VRPD2 Cam and LS3 Conversion with all the internal goodies, American Racing 1 7/8 Headers, no cats, SW Retro Cat Back, ADM Intake, AFCO HX, Varimax Pump, Rotofab Reservoir, B&M Transmission Cooler, VMAX TB, Elite Engineering CC, BMR LCAs, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, DSS 1000hp axles, ZL1 Bumper and Sideskirts, Night Owl Halos, Matte Black 20" Rohana RC-22 with 20x10-275s/20x11-315s, R1 Concept Premier Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hawk Ceramic Pads.

11-25-2016, 09:50 AM	#7
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	the 18" c6 Z06 wheel I used on my '12 ZL1 would not clear my '15 Z28 __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

12-01-2016, 09:37 AM	#8
kelleyperformance Drives: DD- 15' Chevy SS Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 233	im looking for an 18" wheel to clear Z/28 brakes as well... so no one has had one? except ZR1 guys some of you know, but not sure what wheel... anyway someone could find out? id rather not have to go through several wheels test fitting. John __________________

11-08-2016, 08:05 PM	#5
69L48Z27 Drives: 2015 Z/28; 1969 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: York, PA Posts: 814	I saw two new C7 Z06 Z07 cars with 18's and DRs. Looked way too tight for me but it apparently fit. I have no idea what the wheels were but I should have been the same rear brakes.

11-23-2016, 10:14 PM	#6
bakoholmes Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central CA Posts: 21	Has anyone figured out a drag setup for the Z28 yet? I know that isn't what the car was made for but would still be fun on occasion.

12-01-2016, 09:05 PM	#9
Og Neon Lover of Speed Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Phoenix Posts: 274	Forgeline makes an 18 that clears the factory brembos just fine. My autocross rims are Forgeline GA1Rs in 18x11 and 18x12.

12-02-2016, 09:42 PM	#13
Og Neon Lover of Speed Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Phoenix Posts: 274	No prob...If need any info let me know. Right now the wheels are off, so I can snap a few photos of them if needed.