Drag/Weld wheel on a daily driver - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Konaa · 10-23-2021, 11:41 PM

My 14 SS I recently purchased has Z28 replicas on it and I am looking for a new wheel and tire combo. I love the look of the drag/weld wheel and was wondering if anyone has put a tire you can daily drive with on a set of wheels like this? I’m looking at 18x8.5 up front and 18x10.5 in the rear (VMS Wheel).

Thoughts?

Pro Stock John · 10-29-2021, 02:59 PM

I've done this on 17 and 15 drag radials.

My '10 is currently is on Nitto 555R 275-60-15 drag radials, been on a few road trips with them. But not the best drag radial for best track results.

Chris49066SS · 10-29-2021, 04:58 PM

I think it will drive just fine. I have dailied with bias ply on all 4 corners, 17x4.5 skinnies on the front and 17x10.5s out back, which handled like a lumber wagon riding on balloons, but its do able on the street and good at the strip. The 8.5 in the front should still drive fine...it won't handle like a 1LE but as long as you accept what you are going for, it should be ok for street and good for drag.

Pro Stock John · 11-11-2021, 10:58 AM

lol great description.

Konaa · 11-18-2021, 08:51 PM

Thanks for the info guys…still debating on what I’d like to go for…I just like the weld wheel look but I don’t want it to impact the drive.

Pro Stock John · 11-20-2021, 06:44 PM

I've driven on Weld RTS for 5 years, included 3 trips from Chicago to Bowling Green.

Munz91 · 03-12-2023, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

I've driven on Weld RTS for 5 years, included 3 trips from Chicago to Bowling Green.

How much power were/are you putting down when you ran welds in the street? I’m about 500whp, maybe a little less. Just trying to figure out if it’s silly to run a drag pack with that power.

10-23-2021, 11:41 PM	#1
Konaa Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4	Drag/Weld wheel on a daily driver My 14 SS I recently purchased has Z28 replicas on it and I am looking for a new wheel and tire combo. I love the look of the drag/weld wheel and was wondering if anyone has put a tire you can daily drive with on a set of wheels like this? I’m looking at 18x8.5 up front and 18x10.5 in the rear (VMS Wheel). Thoughts? Last edited by Konaa; 10-23-2021 at 11:42 PM. Reason: Spelling

10-29-2021, 02:59 PM	#2
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I've done this on 17 and 15 drag radials. My '10 is currently is on Nitto 555R 275-60-15 drag radials, been on a few road trips with them. But not the best drag radial for best track results. __________________ 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

10-29-2021, 04:58 PM	#3
Chris49066SS Drives: 2010 SS L99 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,635	I think it will drive just fine. I have dailied with bias ply on all 4 corners, 17x4.5 skinnies on the front and 17x10.5s out back, which handled like a lumber wagon riding on balloons, but its do able on the street and good at the strip. The 8.5 in the front should still drive fine...it won't handle like a 1LE but as long as you accept what you are going for, it should be ok for street and good for drag. __________________ Previous PB:11.079 @ 122.99mph.. New setup time: TBD The 11.079 pass: https://youtu.be/pz27Zq54t_E Build thread - www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=555371

11-11-2021, 10:58 AM	#4
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	lol great description. __________________ 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

11-18-2021, 08:51 PM	#5
Konaa Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4	Thanks for the info guys…still debating on what I’d like to go for…I just like the weld wheel look but I don’t want it to impact the drive. Last edited by Konaa; 11-18-2021 at 08:51 PM. Reason: Spelling

11-20-2021, 06:44 PM	#6
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I've driven on Weld RTS for 5 years, included 3 trips from Chicago to Bowling Green. __________________ 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