CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Drag Radials for a 1978

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 28, 2013 | 01:50 PM
Share
  #1  
jtalka's Avatar
jtalka
Thread Starter
Advanced
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
Default Drag Radials for a 1978
Guys;

Any recommendations (brand and size) on a set of drag radials for my 1978? The body is bone stock and I am not looking to modify the rear wheel openings...

Thanks!

Joel
Reply
0
Old Mar 28, 2013 | 01:59 PM
Share
  #2  
DRIVESHAFT's Avatar
DRIVESHAFT
Drifting
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,682
Likes: 3
From: League City TX
Default
Mickey Thompson 255/60R15
Reply
0
Old Mar 28, 2013 | 06:08 PM
Share
  #3  
BKbroiler's Avatar
BKbroiler
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,086
Likes: 786
From: Lebanon Township New Jersey
Default
I've just about finished off my second set of BFG drag radials 275/60/15 on stock 8in aluminum wheels. I had to move the ebrake cable bracket for clearance. Consistent 1.70 60ft times when running 12.40 -12.50 ETs, so it's leaving pretting hard.
Reply
0
Old Mar 28, 2013 | 09:17 PM
Share
  #4  
lance m p's Avatar
lance m p
Racer
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
Default Yep that Vettes leaving...........>
Originally Posted by BKbroiler
I've just about finished off my second set of BFG drag radials 275/60/15 on stock 8in aluminum wheels. I had to move the ebrake cable bracket for clearance. Consistent 1.70 60ft times when running 12.40 -12.50 ETs, so it's leaving pretting hard.
pretty hard, same tire I run on my T/Regal can't really compare cars>like apples & oranges T/Regal runs 10.50-60's @ 128 or so.....60ft 1.30-40 alcohol injected/TE-61/42-1/2lb injectors.....etc.so I'm cheatin!......street legal........> Nice Vette!
Reply
0
Old Mar 28, 2013 | 09:33 PM
Share
  #5  
lance m p's Avatar
lance m p
Racer
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
Default I'll say this on the BFG Drags............>
Originally Posted by BKbroiler
I've just about finished off my second set of BFG drag radials 275/60/15 on stock 8in aluminum wheels. I had to move the ebrake cable bracket for clearance. Consistent 1.70 60ft times when running 12.40 -12.50 ETs, so it's leaving pretting hard.
I had to screw the rims to the tires....they were hooking that hard. Had M/T slicks on it and not a whole lot of diff. in the 60ft. maybe a 10th.
Reply
0
Old Mar 28, 2013 | 10:04 PM
Share
  #6  
ajrothm's Avatar
ajrothm
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 9,993
Likes: 1,136
From: League City Tx
Default
These little 255/60 MT ET Street radials will do work...



I go 1.51 60's on them...

275/60s also work great and are more common/cheaper.. IF you have enough gear/torque to pull a 28"..
Reply
0
Old Mar 28, 2013 | 10:11 PM
Share
  #7  
lance m p's Avatar
lance m p
Racer
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
Default Oh yes got more than enough..........>
Originally Posted by ajrothm
These little 255/60 MT ET Street radials will do work...



I go 1.51 60's on them...

275/60s also work great and are more common/cheaper.. IF you have enough gear/torque to pull a 28"..
to pull those, I was going to try either the Nitto's or the M/T's Drag Rad's as soon as I wear the BFG out won't be long. Waiting on the weather here in sunny cold a## Ohio. 3.42's, built 2004R @ 26lbs of boost.
Reply
0
Old Mar 28, 2013 | 10:38 PM
Share
  #8  
larrywalk's Avatar
larrywalk
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Veteran: Marine Corps
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,317
Likes: 111
From: St Louis MO
Default
MT ET Streets 275-50-R15s work for me - mid 11s.
Reply
0
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 08:21 AM
Share
  #9  
ajrothm's Avatar
ajrothm
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 9,993
Likes: 1,136
From: League City Tx
Default
I would try the 275/60/15 MT ET Street Radial PROs... Those are the hot tire out now... Once again, if you have enough get to pull em...
Reply
0
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 03:20 PM
Share
  #10  
lance m p's Avatar
lance m p
Racer
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
Default Yep I think I'll try those...............>
Originally Posted by ajrothm
I would try the 275/60/15 MT ET Street Radial PROs... Those are the hot tire out now... Once again, if you have enough get to pull em...
Micky T's ET streets, I've been hearing good thing about those new M/T's instead of the Nittos.
Reply
0

Get notified of new replies

To Drag Radials for a 1978

Back to Subforum
C3 Tech/Performance
View Next Unread
Dyno test predictions




Click for Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump
Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:51 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE