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newagemuscle · 09-17-2010, 06:15 AM

Just wondering...I am getting my supercharger in spring. What I want to know from you guys that are already there. is will a 275 Drag Radial on the stock rim be enough? I am guessing the car will be anywhere between 500 - 550 at the wheels from what I have seen based on other with the same set up. I am looking at the Maggy with stock internals. One of the considerations is to have the wheel widened to accomidate a 305 DR, but if I can get away with a 275 I would rather not add the extra weight to the car and have to spend the extra $$$ to have them widened. Though I do think a wide tire would look nice.

TC · 09-17-2010, 06:33 AM

Any tire you put on the stock 20" wheels is going to limit you. To really get the most out of your car you will need to invest in some smaller wheels. If you check, all the fast guys have them. My bogarts were about $2500.+ cost for 4 new tires.

GOT TO PAY TO PLAY!

600hp-lpe · 09-17-2010, 08:27 AM

spend the money and get another set of wheels for the back if you are going to play at the drags. lots of guys have went with the 18" 40mm offset z06 front wheel with 305's for the rear of the camaro. Either that, or buy a good set of rims for all 4 corners.. you'll be glaad you did.

you will overpower a 275 like this at the track... LOL

Supercharged SS · 09-17-2010, 08:55 AM

A 275 drag radial will work great for you. I was able to get into the 10's and 1.60 60' with a M & H Racemaster 18" 275 drag radial. Go for it.

Prochargedchevyi · 09-17-2010, 09:02 AM

To answer your question, yes, 275's are more than enough to handle your power output. There are 8 sec Outlaw and Truestreet cars that are running 275's. The X-factor that limits our cars are two things:

Tire sidewall - 20" wheels won't allow a tall enough tire to "ripple" from a holeshot. These stock low profile tires are good for looks and all around driving, but they're not made for off-the-line acceleration.

Chassis modifications - I always laugh when I see guys (not neccesarily on this forum) who put these gigantic meats underneath their cars to help compensate for a lack of chassis modifications. There is more to gaining traction than just the width of the tires. "Suspension squat" and "rebound" will provide you with more traction than the tires will - that's why it's so vital to improve your suspension when you add significantly more power than the stock platform was engineered to handle. Look, chassis mods aren't "sexy." You can't polish them or show them off at a car show, but if you plan on increasing your drivetrain's power, you'll never see your car's full potential until you can plant it on the ground.

Vince

newagemuscle · 09-17-2010, 09:22 AM

Thanks guys. I'm not one of the guys that will live at the strip. I may go one a year if that. I just really wanted to know how much of a bennefit is there between a 275 vs 305 when you take the side wall into consideration because I don't ever plan on changing to a different wheel size.

lock · 09-17-2010, 09:36 AM

20" 315 nitto NT05R's on mine. hook like the track is coated with oil. Looking into some 18's.

Jchaluja · 09-17-2010, 11:18 AM

you can fit nittos 555r 305's to the 20" wheels, I've had that set up for a year, I daily drive my car and I run low 11's easy with that same amount of power....I go to the track often too.....

newagemuscle · 09-17-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jchaluja

you can fit nittos 555r 305's to the 20" wheels, I've had that set up for a year, I daily drive my car and I run low 11's easy with that same amount of power....I go to the track often too.....

Is the 305 buldging off the rim? I know you can fit them, I guess I need to see pics. If you have any or have the time to snap a few could you post them so I can see what it looks like.

Thanks

usmc8411 · 09-17-2010, 12:27 PM

Im running 305 nittos too, they fit and look fine.

onechuck · 09-17-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc8411

Im running 305 nittos too, they fit and look fine.

Pics please

sweaver · 09-17-2010, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newagemuscle

Thanks guys. I'm not one of the guys that will live at the strip. I may go one a year if that. I just really wanted to know how much of a bennefit is there between a 275 vs 305 when you take the side wall into consideration because I don't ever plan on changing to a different wheel size.

If you just occasionally go to the dragstrip, Then just run the 305's and get your wheels widened Its only like 4-500$ and Definately worth it.

the rich dude · 09-17-2010, 06:16 PM

Will 18" rims fit over the stock 2SS brakes? I don't want smaller brakes for the odd time I head to the track. Bogart make 18" lightweight wheels for the Camaro?

sweaver · 09-17-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by the rich dude

Will 18" rims fit over the stock 2SS brakes? I don't want smaller brakes for the odd time I head to the track. Bogart make 18" lightweight wheels for the Camaro?

Bogart does make wheels designed just for the camaro, But the wheels and tires are going to cost you 3,500-4,000$ If you just occasionally go to the track you can have 305's on widened rims for 1,000$ I have the Bogarts for the track and run the Nitto 305's on the street

09-17-2010, 06:15 AM	#1
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	Supercharged Guys... Is a 275 Drag Radial enough? Just wondering...I am getting my supercharger in spring. What I want to know from you guys that are already there. is will a 275 Drag Radial on the stock rim be enough? I am guessing the car will be anywhere between 500 - 550 at the wheels from what I have seen based on other with the same set up. I am looking at the Maggy with stock internals. One of the considerations is to have the wheel widened to accomidate a 305 DR, but if I can get away with a 275 I would rather not add the extra weight to the car and have to spend the extra $$$ to have them widened. Though I do think a wide tire would look nice. __________________

09-17-2010, 08:27 AM	#3
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	spend the money and get another set of wheels for the back if you are going to play at the drags. lots of guys have went with the 18" 40mm offset z06 front wheel with 305's for the rear of the camaro. Either that, or buy a good set of rims for all 4 corners.. you'll be glaad you did. you will overpower a 275 like this at the track... LOL Attached Images

09-17-2010, 09:02 AM	#5
Prochargedchevyi Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 153	To answer your question, yes, 275's are more than enough to handle your power output. There are 8 sec Outlaw and Truestreet cars that are running 275's. The X-factor that limits our cars are two things: Tire sidewall - 20" wheels won't allow a tall enough tire to "ripple" from a holeshot. These stock low profile tires are good for looks and all around driving, but they're not made for off-the-line acceleration. Chassis modifications - I always laugh when I see guys (not neccesarily on this forum) who put these gigantic meats underneath their cars to help compensate for a lack of chassis modifications. There is more to gaining traction than just the width of the tires. "Suspension squat" and "rebound" will provide you with more traction than the tires will - that's why it's so vital to improve your suspension when you add significantly more power than the stock platform was engineered to handle. Look, chassis mods aren't "sexy." You can't polish them or show them off at a car show, but if you plan on increasing your drivetrain's power, you'll never see your car's full potential until you can plant it on the ground. Vince Last edited by Prochargedchevyi; 09-17-2010 at 12:08 PM.

09-17-2010, 09:36 AM	#7
lock Drives: 11 2SS/RS E-Force Supercharged Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 814 View My Garage	20" 315 nitto NT05R's on mine. hook like the track is coated with oil. Looking into some 18's. __________________ 11 IOM 2SS/RS E-Force Supercharged. 616 RWHP/578 RWTQ. Click link for my journal!!!

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09-17-2010, 06:33 AM	#2
TC Drives: 2010 VR 2SS-RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 367 View My Garage	Any tire you put on the stock 20" wheels is going to limit you. To really get the most out of your car you will need to invest in some smaller wheels. If you check, all the fast guys have them. My bogarts were about $2500.+ cost for 4 new tires. GOT TO PAY TO PLAY!

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Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,926	A 275 drag radial will work great for you. I was able to get into the 10's and 1.60 60' with a M & H Racemaster 18" 275 drag radial. Go for it.

09-17-2010, 09:22 AM	#6
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	Thanks guys. I'm not one of the guys that will live at the strip. I may go one a year if that. I just really wanted to know how much of a bennefit is there between a 275 vs 305 when you take the side wall into consideration because I don't ever plan on changing to a different wheel size.

09-17-2010, 11:18 AM	#8
Jchaluja Drives: ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,321	you can fit nittos 555r 305's to the 20" wheels, I've had that set up for a year, I daily drive my car and I run low 11's easy with that same amount of power....I go to the track often too.....

09-17-2010, 12:27 PM	#10
usmc8411 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hannibal mo Posts: 207	Im running 305 nittos too, they fit and look fine.

09-17-2010, 06:16 PM	#13
the rich dude Drives: Getting 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,149	Will 18" rims fit over the stock 2SS brakes? I don't want smaller brakes for the odd time I head to the track. Bogart make 18" lightweight wheels for the Camaro?