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CamaroCracka · 04-10-2021, 09:46 AM

I finally got the turbo to light off the line and now it's smoking the Hoosier DRs (335/30R18). The DRs are fairly old although there are probably only 20-30 passes on them, so I was thinking of going to an M&H or Mickey Thompson. I figure why dial back the 2step when I can hook harder with a stickier tire. I also thought about a slick. The only slicks on Summit are 10 inch Hoosiers or 10.5 inch M&H. Would a 10 inch slick hook harder than a 325/40/18 DR even though it has less cross section. What ever I choose has to fit an 18 inch rim because I also run HPDE so getting fancy with rear LCAs and brakes etc. is out. The current rims are 10.5 wide.

Vegas Bound · 04-10-2021, 10:14 AM

You aren't going to hook with 18s at that power level. Just give up and get a set of 17s.

CamaroCracka · 04-10-2021, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

You aren't going to hook with 18s at that power level. Just give up and get a set of 17s.

Thanks Vegas, do I have to do anything more than tie back the e-brake cable with 17s?

Vegas Bound · 04-10-2021, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

Thanks Vegas, do I have to do anything more than tie back the e-brake cable with 17s?

If you are stock ride height, that is all you need to do. If you are lowered, you may need to do some clearancing. I am lowered and have BMR adjustable LCAs. No clearance issues.

Vegas Bound · 04-10-2021, 11:57 AM

Another advantage of stock height is fitting MT ET Street R 315/50x17 in the wheel well. More sidewall and contact patch. Sadly, I can't run them.

CamaroCracka · 04-10-2021, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

Another advantage of stock height is fitting MT ET Street R 315/50x17 in the wheel well. More sidewall and contact patch. Sadly, I can't run them.

I'm about a half inch lower in the back, but based on what you said, I take it I should stick with a wide DR rather than move to a 10 or 11 inch slick

Vegas Bound · 04-10-2021, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

I'm about a half inch lower in the back, but based on what you said, I take it I should stick with a wide DR rather than move to a 10 or 11 inch slick

I have used the Hoosier 10" slick and MT DRs and I'm lowered 1.5" in back. The real decider for picking a tire type is what transmission.

Slicks are for sticks. DRs for auto.

CamaroCracka · 04-10-2021, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

I have used the Hoosier 10" slick and MT DRs and I'm lowered 1.5" in back. The real decider for picking a tire type is what transmission.

Slicks are for sticks. DRs for auto.

Well that settles it. Thanks for the info.

Vegas Bound · 04-10-2021, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

Well that settles it. Thanks for the info.

Now, are going to get MT, M&H or Hoosier DRs? Please don't say Nitto. Unless you are stick. I loved my Hoosier bias ply when I was stick. Did a 4L80 swap and switched to MT DRs..

CamaroCracka · 04-11-2021, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

Now, are going to get MT, M&H or Hoosier DRs? Please don't say Nitto. Unless you are stick. I loved my Hoosier bias ply when I was stick. Did a 4L80 swap and switched to MT DRs..

I'm a stick and it looks like Hoosier 28x10 slicks.

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-11-2021, 11:16 AM

One of my friends had an 03 Cobra with 800rwhp with a th400 swap and straight rear end swap as well and ran the Hoosier's and hooked very well with them! He took me for a ride and about snapped my neck when he took off. It also was a stick car. Good luck..

Pro Stock John · 04-13-2021, 03:37 PM

My car has worked well on slicks on my local track, and I'm auto.

If OP is stick, slicks might be the way to go, they are more forgiving.

CamaroCracka · 11-28-2021, 12:12 PM

I went with M&H 28x10 and it hooked so hard I snapped a ZL1 axle.

I need lots of forgiveness.

eLeSthree · 12-01-2021, 09:20 AM

I dont know if you’re talking about track or street, but on the street I made a huge improvement going from a 325/50/15 ET R to a 28x10.5x15 MT et drag slick with a stiff wall.

So to answer your question, the loss in width did not hurt it.

04-10-2021, 09:46 AM	#1
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,728	Drag Radial vs Bias Ply Slicks I finally got the turbo to light off the line and now it's smoking the Hoosier DRs (335/30R18). The DRs are fairly old although there are probably only 20-30 passes on them, so I was thinking of going to an M&H or Mickey Thompson. I figure why dial back the 2step when I can hook harder with a stickier tire. I also thought about a slick. The only slicks on Summit are 10 inch Hoosiers or 10.5 inch M&H. Would a 10 inch slick hook harder than a 325/40/18 DR even though it has less cross section. What ever I choose has to fit an 18 inch rim because I also run HPDE so getting fancy with rear LCAs and brakes etc. is out. The current rims are 10.5 wide. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

04-11-2021, 11:16 AM	#11
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,394	One of my friends had an 03 Cobra with 800rwhp with a th400 swap and straight rear end swap as well and ran the Hoosier's and hooked very well with them! He took me for a ride and about snapped my neck when he took off. It also was a stick car. Good luck.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

04-13-2021, 03:37 PM	#12
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	My car has worked well on slicks on my local track, and I'm auto. If OP is stick, slicks might be the way to go, they are more forgiving. __________________ 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

11-28-2021, 12:12 PM	#13
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,728	I went with M&H 28x10 and it hooked so hard I snapped a ZL1 axle. I need lots of forgiveness. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

12-01-2021, 09:20 AM	#14
eLeSthree Drives: 2011 Camaro SS 6sp Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 1,904	I dont know if you’re talking about track or street, but on the street I made a huge improvement going from a 325/50/15 ET R to a 28x10.5x15 MT et drag slick with a stiff wall. So to answer your question, the loss in width did not hurt it. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS---SOLD TMS Dart 427 FED M311s, ESS Tuning G4 Blower, DSX Triple FP Assembly, DSX FF, FIC1300, Mcleod RXT 1200HD, Edlebrock Pro Flo XT 1158whp 1017wtq. 2010 CTS-V A6 - "Stock" SOLD 630whp 658wtq 2024 F-150 RCSB 5.0 4x4 waiting for tunes...

04-10-2021, 10:14 AM	#2
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	You aren't going to hook with 18s at that power level. Just give up and get a set of 17s.

04-10-2021, 11:57 AM	#5
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Another advantage of stock height is fitting MT ET Street R 315/50x17 in the wheel well. More sidewall and contact patch. Sadly, I can't run them.