18 or 20" drag radials - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DandD · 03-04-2012, 03:26 PM

Try this place, I got mine there, you want the C-6 Z-06 18"x9.5" with the +40mm offset. They look like this.
http://www.corvette-wheels.com/c6-z06-hyper-silver.html

Frid · 03-04-2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DandD

Try this place, I got mine there, you want the C-6 Z-06 18"x9.5" with the +40mm offset. They look like this.
http://www.corvette-wheels.com/c6-z06-hyper-silver.html

What size NT05R would you go with for these? Or are there any other size/type radial you would recommend?

DandD · 03-04-2012, 06:10 PM

I'm going to be running 265/40/18 Mickey Thompson DR......a lot of people think they are too small, but well see, I think they will hook up just fine at my HP level with bolt ons and a tune. I don't care for Nitto DR. The 9.5" rim will limit you to how wide of a DR you can go with, just check with whichever manufacturer DR you go with as to what sizes will work with that wheel.

DandD · 03-04-2012, 06:13 PM

here is the link to the Mickey Thompson DR size chart.
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...StreetRadialII

bigsquirrel · 03-04-2012, 06:29 PM

Hey guys, on a 18 10.5 would you run the 305 45 or the 315 30?

DandD · 03-04-2012, 07:08 PM

If you have the stock gears I'd go with the 315 30 its over all diameter is 25.5" where the 305 45 is 27.5. That way you get the benifit of a better final drive ratio. Thats one of the reasons why I am using the size DR that I am.

bigsquirrel · 03-04-2012, 07:27 PM

On an 18 inch wheel wouldn't the 45 give me the same diameter?

DandD · 03-04-2012, 07:49 PM

Nope look at the link I posted a couple back and look at the overall diameter column one is 25.5" and the other is 27.5" The stock 20" tires on the SS are 28.7" On my car the DR are 26.5" overall diameter which is 2" smaller than the stock tires, when you run that thru the ratio calculator it will give me an effective final drive ratio of 3.76:1 as opposed to the 3.45:1 with the stock tires. So I get the effect of having 3.76 gears, it's easier on the drive train too.

Frid · 03-04-2012, 07:58 PM

Nitto sells a 285/40/18. That should fit the 9.5 width rim. Could I get these rims widened and they still fit on the car so I can run wider tires?

blazzin1 · 03-04-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Frid

Nitto sells a 285/40/18. That should fit the 9.5 width rim. Could I get these rims widened and they still fit on the car so I can run wider tires?

Or you could buy the 18x10.5 (+53mm offset) that I linked above!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174122

bigsquirrel · 03-04-2012, 09:05 PM

I called them Friday, doesn't look like they have any in stock.

newmoon · 03-15-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jchaluja

what did you go with? Pics?

I'm sorry it took so long to reply. tsw nurburgrings 18" x 9.5" rears (NT05R), and 18" x 8" front. I did have to swap to hawk non rollerskate brake pads in the front and had to tie back the e-brake cable in the rears to make them work. I have to say this swap has really made a seat in the pants differance.

SGOS252382 · 03-15-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by newmoon

I'm sorry it took so long to reply. tsw nurburgrings 18" x 9.5" rears (NT05R), and 18" x 8" front. I did have to swap to hawk non rollerskate brake pads in the front and had to tie back the e-brake cable in the rears to make them work. I have to say this swap has really made a seat in the pants differance.

I was about to post the same thing. Don't over look the very light weight
TSW Nurburgrings. I believe they only weigh around 18 lbs in the 18" wheel size and are reasonably priced.
Just recently someone was selling a pair of 18" Nurburgrings with NT05R tires in the members for sale section for 800.00.

I run the 20" Nurburgrings and they only weight 23 lbs (front 20x9) and 24 lbs (rear 20x10). I'm using the NT555R 305/35/20 drag radials. My best 60' is 1.74 sec with this setup (bolt ons).

Bo White · 03-15-2012, 12:01 PM

I thought Corvettes still have the 5 on 4.75 pattern. If so is that close enough to bolt up and thats why you guys are runnin em?

03-04-2012, 03:26 PM	#29
DandD Drives: 2010 2SS and 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western burbs of the Motor City Posts: 628 View My Garage	Try this place, I got mine there, you want the C-6 Z-06 18"x9.5" with the +40mm offset. They look like this. http://www.corvette-wheels.com/c6-z06-hyper-silver.html Attached Images __________________ Around here we like baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet

03-04-2012, 06:10 PM	#31
DandD Drives: 2010 2SS and 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western burbs of the Motor City Posts: 628 View My Garage	I'm going to be running 265/40/18 Mickey Thompson DR......a lot of people think they are too small, but well see, I think they will hook up just fine at my HP level with bolt ons and a tune. I don't care for Nitto DR. The 9.5" rim will limit you to how wide of a DR you can go with, just check with whichever manufacturer DR you go with as to what sizes will work with that wheel. __________________ Around here we like baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet

03-04-2012, 06:13 PM	#32
DandD Drives: 2010 2SS and 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western burbs of the Motor City Posts: 628 View My Garage	here is the link to the Mickey Thompson DR size chart. http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...StreetRadialII __________________ Around here we like baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet

03-04-2012, 06:29 PM	#33
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,351 View My Garage	Hey guys, on a 18 10.5 would you run the 305 45 or the 315 30? __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff....

03-04-2012, 07:08 PM	#34
DandD Drives: 2010 2SS and 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western burbs of the Motor City Posts: 628 View My Garage	If you have the stock gears I'd go with the 315 30 its over all diameter is 25.5" where the 305 45 is 27.5. That way you get the benifit of a better final drive ratio. Thats one of the reasons why I am using the size DR that I am. __________________ Around here we like baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet

03-04-2012, 07:27 PM	#35
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,351 View My Garage	On an 18 inch wheel wouldn't the 45 give me the same diameter? __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff....

03-04-2012, 07:49 PM	#36
DandD Drives: 2010 2SS and 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western burbs of the Motor City Posts: 628 View My Garage	Nope look at the link I posted a couple back and look at the overall diameter column one is 25.5" and the other is 27.5" The stock 20" tires on the SS are 28.7" On my car the DR are 26.5" overall diameter which is 2" smaller than the stock tires, when you run that thru the ratio calculator it will give me an effective final drive ratio of 3.76:1 as opposed to the 3.45:1 with the stock tires. So I get the effect of having 3.76 gears, it's easier on the drive train too. __________________ Around here we like baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet

03-04-2012, 07:58 PM	#37
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	Nitto sells a 285/40/18. That should fit the 9.5 width rim. Could I get these rims widened and they still fit on the car so I can run wider tires? __________________

03-04-2012, 09:05 PM	#39
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,351 View My Garage	I called them Friday, doesn't look like they have any in stock. __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff....

03-15-2012, 12:01 PM	#42
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,041	I thought Corvettes still have the 5 on 4.75 pattern. If so is that close enough to bolt up and thats why you guys are runnin em? __________________ 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

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