z0stix

Well I bought 17x 10 welds, and when I went to purchase 26x11.5x17 et streets (bias ply), it said they are now discontinued....so the next best thing, what is better for a manual car?

robz

With an aftermarket performance clutch I'd look for another bias ply tire.
If you had no choice but a radial, I'd go with a Hoosier.
With the stock clutch you can get away with a drag radial much moreso.

z0stix

I'm gonna start calling some shops around maybe they have some left over er streets in 26x11.5x17,

BTW car makes 648 and I'm on an rxt clutch

robz

This guy made the rxt work but I'm convinced this clutch slips more than most people think on the launch which is a good thing.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...zo6-346cu.html

C6David

Hoosiers work great. All my friends with stick vettes run them as did I in my auto. Did a best 60 of 1.42. Going to try out the new et street R's now.

GARY2004Z06

At your power level, you could handle a 28" tall slick such as a Hoosier 28.0/10.0-17. Note: This tire has an aggressive compound and may need to be aired up more than usual.
Otherwise take Rob's advice on the Hoosier DR.

z0stix

I just checked amazon and they had 2 26x11.5x17 et streets in stock, i went ahead and placed the order, hopefully the listing wasn't a mistake

Eric Fischer

It seems lots of places still stock those tires, so I think you will be fine

GARY2004Z06

Maybe not. I have been calling around for a buddy and I found one so far. Looking for a second. Chances are the rollout will be a little different.

fisher auto

Did you have any luck getting these? Seems there none existent....and not to many other options other than going to a 28" tall tire which I think would be to tall for 560hp???

z0stix

Yea got them from amazon, last 2 available according to them

fisher auto

Dam! Now I'm screwed because there really isn't another tire in that size

robz

What's your setup Wayne?

fisher auto

ECS 1500 and there tune, small cam, all bolt on's stock drive train with a monster S/3. Car has gone a 11.1 @ like 129 or 30, if I remember correctly 1.68 or 70. That was on a 275/40R17 DR Mickey. But last time on a same size Hoosier broke all kinds of **** and got discouraged and really haven't been to the track at all except 1 time this year. But it's time to put this thing in the 10.xx's .....

robz

I say lets find you some slicks.
How about getting a 16" rim on there and running a 26x11.5x16 bias ply MT etstreet. Let us know when you go to atco and we'll try and meet up and help.

fisher auto

I'll work on it this weekend and we'll set a date, Thks Rob!!

robz

There's a rental on October 23rd. Get 16" rims on that car and I'll see if I can help get you going.

fisher auto

Got a bid on a full set of 16" CCW classics on ebay !!!!! Let me know details on rental I should be able to make it!!!

robz

See if you can get 26x11.5x16 et streets and skinnies. I'm sure you know that you'll have to hammer or grind on rear upper ball joints.

$200/ person--unlimited passes ~9-4:30
I may bring my car and coach my friend who wants to take some passes in it.

fisher auto

Yes it's a drag pack with 5.0/5.25 firestone's on front and 26x11.5x16 M/T all bias and yes I did know. Love to see you run and any help is appreciated !!! I'm making arrangements now so I can go!