[Z06] Weld RTS setup that clears brakes
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
Weld RTS setup that clears brakes
I am contemplating purchasing some Welds for my GS. Looking for wheel specs that will clear Z06/GS brakes. 17" all around or 18" up front? Ideal tire sizes? Pics would be great too. Thanks folks.
#2
Drifting
Thread Starter
Come on folks, surely some of you are running a drag setup. Help a brother out lol!!
#3
Instructor
Why not just call them? 800.788.9353 They are very helpful guys. I see them at quite a few local car shows. I live about 15 miles from their shop. Highly recommended.
#4
Drifting
17x4.5 front with high pad and 17x11 with 7.5 backspacing and a high pad... For a drag pack... What are you looking to do with the rims...? Street, drag or road course...?
#5
Drifting
Thread Starter
It's a street car with traction issues. I'm thinking 4.5" fronts may be too narrow for me? I still want it to handle.
#7
Team Owner
They have a GM fitment guide on their site. All the info, including part numbers is on their website.
http://weldracing.com/press/wp-conte...-May-20141.pdf
http://weldracing.com/press/wp-conte...-May-20141.pdf
#8
Drifting
#9
Drifting
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#10
Drifting
Thread Starter
They have a GM fitment guide on their site. All the info, including part numbers is on their website.
http://weldracing.com/press/wp-conte...-May-20141.pdf
http://weldracing.com/press/wp-conte...-May-20141.pdf
#11
Drifting
Thread Starter
TRSCobra, that looks amazing! How is traction with that setup? They bolted right up without changing anything? No issues with abs or tc etc?
#12
Drifting
I had a set of 225/45's ordered for the fronts, but after seeing the diameter was slightly larger than the 315's in the rear, I went with the smaller 225/40 to avoid traction control issues.
#13
Drifting
#14
17 x 4.5 and 17x11. Those are 28 inch tall tires in the back. I switched to a 315 for an event I have tonight and will post some pictures with those tires once I take them.
#15
Drifting
^^^ I love the way those 28's (345 M&H?) fill the wheelwells. When I get enough power to start spinning these 315's, that will be my next setup.
#16
Team Owner
Tire size will determine AH issues, not wheel size. I went 18x7 front with a 225 up front. Had a 235 but they rubbed slightly on the fender lines. Could have got away with it, but they were just a tad too big.
If I didn't do spindles, I would have done 18x7 and 17x10 rear. No fitment issues, good tire selection, and light weight.
If I didn't do spindles, I would have done 18x7 and 17x10 rear. No fitment issues, good tire selection, and light weight.
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#18
Drifting
Thread Starter
^Looking mean fellas. Ideally I would want a 27" rear tire or thereabouts. 28" may be too tall and would probably rub. My car is slammed.
I'm still on the fence about 17 or 18" fronts. What are the pros and cons of each? As I said it's mainly a street car and I don't want to sacrifice braking, handling or change spindles etc. Help me decide.
I'm still on the fence about 17 or 18" fronts. What are the pros and cons of each? As I said it's mainly a street car and I don't want to sacrifice braking, handling or change spindles etc. Help me decide.
#19
Team Owner
If you don't want to sacrifice that, then leave it stock. Any drag radial will sacrifice handlings, braking/etc.
#20
Drifting
Hey look my car... I've got 18x6 & 17x11 in that pic with a photoshopped black roof... That's my street setup... My car looks like this for the track...
Last edited by LS7 BUD; 10-11-2014 at 07:02 AM.