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Bigtime53 · 07-16-2015, 03:58 PM

I have a set of 17 inch weld wheels and was wondering if anyone has ran a set of these slicks on there Z? I would like to get a pair but need to know if they will clear without rubbing anywhere.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Hoosier/522/18...rentProductId=

CanadianZL1#992 · 07-16-2015, 04:08 PM

Hoosier makes the only 17" slick. I run them on both my ZL1's they clear everything. No issues. I can't see the tire on your link but it must be the 28X10R17

Bigtime53 · 07-16-2015, 06:19 PM

Yes that is what size and brand of tire.I just clicked on the link and it worked.

CanadianZL1#992 · 07-16-2015, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigtime53

Yes that is what size and brand of tire.I just clicked on the link and it worked.

It's working now. Strange. Lol. But yes run those tires on both cars. We can usually 60' in the mid 1.5's on them

Bigtime53 · 07-16-2015, 07:31 PM

That is what I wanted to hear! I have had my car for sale and it has not sold so I am really thinking about starting to get going with the mods. I would like to be at 650whp and that is as far as I want to go with it. My last Z was 711 at the rear so I will need some of those slicks for these tracks in my area because they do not put much prep on them.

Nickey31 · 07-17-2015, 07:37 AM

This is the same set up I have and I did have some interference. When you get the wheel balanced, have the car there as the location of the wheel weight can cause some interference. Also, I ended up having bead screws installed because the tire was slipping on the rim. Well the inside screw hats were making contact with the Lower Control Arm.

I changed to BMR rear LCAs and have better clearance now.

Bigtime53 · 07-17-2015, 09:20 AM

Thanks for the info. I will make sure I pay attention to that.

All-American ZL1 · 07-24-2015, 04:21 PM

You can also grind down the bolt on the LCA arm for some clearance if you don't wanna buy new ones. I totally agree about the wheel weight placement. Are you going to drag week this year?!?!

Bigtime53 · 07-24-2015, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by All-American ZL1

You can also grind down the bolt on the LCA arm for some clearance if you don't wanna buy new ones. I totally agree about the wheel weight placement. Are you going to drag week this year?!?!

Hey how the heck are you? I remember you! I watched you last year and met you at tulsa but I did not get to see you finish. I doubt I will make the drag week because work is in the way now. How about you, you going?

All-American ZL1 · 07-24-2015, 10:11 PM

Sorry to jack the thread!

I'm doing great, I won't be there this year since I've got a newborn due in 4 weeks! Hopefully next year! We placed in the quick 32 last year, but I couldn't stay to do the shootout on Saturday cause I had to get back to work. The Larry Larson ZL1 got a spot this year, can't wait to see what that thing does!

Bigtime53 · 07-24-2015, 11:55 PM

Congrats on the little one!! I have not heard or read about larson having a ZL this year. I will search and read about that. I would like to do the drag week deal maybe next year. I think that would be a blast. Keep in touch.

07-16-2015, 03:58 PM	#1
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	SLICKS ON 17 INCH WHEELS I have a set of 17 inch weld wheels and was wondering if anyone has ran a set of these slicks on there Z? I would like to get a pair but need to know if they will clear without rubbing anywhere. http://www.jegs.com/i/Hoosier/522/18...rentProductId=

07-16-2015, 04:08 PM	#2
CanadianZL1#992 ANGRY Z Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,406	Hoosier makes the only 17" slick. I run them on both my ZL1's they clear everything. No issues. I can't see the tire on your link but it must be the 28X10R17 __________________ 2015 ZL1 A6 396 stroker RWHP- depends on nitrous

07-17-2015, 07:37 AM	#6
Nickey31 Drives: 2012 Nickey ZL1 #001, 2014 Corvette Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 122 View My Garage	This is the same set up I have and I did have some interference. When you get the wheel balanced, have the car there as the location of the wheel weight can cause some interference. Also, I ended up having bead screws installed because the tire was slipping on the rim. Well the inside screw hats were making contact with the Lower Control Arm. I changed to BMR rear LCAs and have better clearance now. Last edited by Nickey31; 07-17-2015 at 11:25 PM.

07-24-2015, 04:21 PM	#8
All-American ZL1 Chevy Power Drives: 13 ZL1 M6 #123, '98 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 134 View My Garage	You can also grind down the bolt on the LCA arm for some clearance if you don't wanna buy new ones. I totally agree about the wheel weight placement. Are you going to drag week this year?!?! __________________ 2013 #123, M6 2.38 upper, ID850, dynatech 1 7/8 headers, cats, X pipe, ADM CAI, 160 Tstat, Hurst line lock, tune by FSP Sebring 2:39.20 MPSS

07-24-2015, 10:11 PM	#10
All-American ZL1 Chevy Power Drives: 13 ZL1 M6 #123, '98 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 134 View My Garage	Sorry to jack the thread! I'm doing great, I won't be there this year since I've got a newborn due in 4 weeks! Hopefully next year! We placed in the quick 32 last year, but I couldn't stay to do the shootout on Saturday cause I had to get back to work. The Larry Larson ZL1 got a spot this year, can't wait to see what that thing does! __________________ 2013 #123, M6 2.38 upper, ID850, dynatech 1 7/8 headers, cats, X pipe, ADM CAI, 160 Tstat, Hurst line lock, tune by FSP Sebring 2:39.20 MPSS

07-16-2015, 06:19 PM	#3
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	Yes that is what size and brand of tire.I just clicked on the link and it worked.

07-16-2015, 07:31 PM	#5
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	That is what I wanted to hear! I have had my car for sale and it has not sold so I am really thinking about starting to get going with the mods. I would like to be at 650whp and that is as far as I want to go with it. My last Z was 711 at the rear so I will need some of those slicks for these tracks in my area because they do not put much prep on them.

07-17-2015, 09:20 AM	#7
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	Thanks for the info. I will make sure I pay attention to that.

07-24-2015, 11:55 PM	#11
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	Congrats on the little one!! I have not heard or read about larson having a ZL this year. I will search and read about that. I would like to do the drag week deal maybe next year. I think that would be a blast. Keep in touch.