rplaster

What's the best tire and size for a 17" Z06 wheel? Just for drag racing. Oh, and best place to buy.

HP_Addict

You have a few options:
1) Mickey Thompson ET Street, this is a bias ply tire
2) MT ET street drag radial
3) Hoosier drag radial

There is a lot of info on the forum weighing the pros/cons of each one.

rplaster

I have used BFG Drag radials before. 295/35/18 i believe. Thought i would try a 17'' wheel to get a taller sidewall. HP Addict your not to far from me.

rplaster

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98vettedave

The Hossier 275 45 17 DR is a great tire for the track. When comparing tire for tire (same size DR's) they hook up the best. The one draw back is that their strickly for the strip and will not hold up well with a lot of street use. As you said their for drag racing....give them a try and you won't be disappointed.

rplaster

Is this it http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

98vettedave

Yes this is the tire. My bad, 275 40 17 not 275 45 17....I run this tire and they hook like a BMF.

rplaster

Thanks, not a bad price too.

SBVERT

I think Tirerack carries them for a little cheaper and they are a forum vendor.

rplaster

Unless i'm comparing the wrong tires....Summit price $189....Tirerack $263

HP_Addict

Let us know how the Hoosiers work out. I have thought about trying them.

BTW what part of GA are you in. I get my tuning done in Atlanta, Lamar Walden Auto.

rplaster

I'm in north Ga. 10 minutes from Chattanooga.

2003VETT

M/T ET street radial 275/40/17
I drive on them back and forth from the track all season.
Never had a problem with traction, at all.

Summit Racing has them.