Wagon Wheels for track use question
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Wagon Wheels for track use question
I have a full set of Wagon Wheels after buying my C6 chromies. I want to get a pair of Drag Radials (probably BF Goodrich) to put on those wheels for the drag strip. Do you think I use the 17 or 18 inch wheels? I was thinking the 17 inch to save some weight, but would I be better off with the 18’s and go with a wider tire for better traction? Your thoughts appreciated.
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The question is will the 17's go on the back? Isn't the back spacing different? If they will go then it seems like the 17s would be the better bet. 
Not to hi-jack your thread but I have a set of wagons for sale if anyone else might be intersted in some track wheels. PM me if interested.
Not to hi-jack your thread but I have a set of wagons for sale if anyone else might be intersted in some track wheels. PM me if interested.
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I run the 17in wagon wheels with BFG DRs. I put them on at home, drive to the track, lower the pressure to about 17, race, fill them back up to 30 psi and go home (sometimes I even leave them on around town just to have fun)...
Able to pull 1.65s 60s from them
Able to pull 1.65s 60s from them
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
I run the 17in wagon wheels with BFG DRs. I put them on at home, drive to the track, lower the pressure to about 17, race, fill them back up to 30 psi and go home (sometimes I even leave them on around town just to have fun)...
Able to pull 1.65s 60s from them
Able to pull 1.65s 60s from them
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Originally Posted by testpros
Wicked Weasel, what size tires are you running on those 17in wheels?
BTW - they cost about $150 each from tirerack...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....+Drag+Radial+2
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
I went with the 275/40s. Tire rack also offers 315/35, but I was not sure if they would fit under the car...
BTW - they cost about $150 each from tirerack...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....+Drag+Radial+2
BTW - they cost about $150 each from tirerack...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....+Drag+Radial+2
