[Z06] Toyo Proxes TQ
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I'm glad somebody actually made a thread about these tires. I have them on my cammed Z06 making ~415whp on a baby cam. These tires hook SERIOUSLY WELL. I cannot break 1st gear loose unless I rev it up hard and dump the clutch.
I got the 315/35-18 tires. A little wider than stock, and a taller sidewall as well. I notice a loss in handling (sidewall give in corners), but makes it up for hooking on the street.
This tire hands down an awesome deal for the dollar!
I got the 315/35-18 tires. A little wider than stock, and a taller sidewall as well. I notice a loss in handling (sidewall give in corners), but makes it up for hooking on the street.
This tire hands down an awesome deal for the dollar!
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I have 335/35-18 on my 570wrhp Z06 and they hook pretty good at the track after getting them hot. Not as good as a full drag radial though. But I like them.
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I currently have the Proxes TQ Drag Radial in 315-35-18 on my C5 making approx. 800 rwhp. At a recent 1/2 mile airstrip event, I could go full throttle without spinning at the very top of 3rd gear. This is about the same traction I got from my (shorter) 315-30-18 MT Drag Radials. The taller diameter looks much better on the car as well.
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I had tried the 255/50R-16's and they were absolute crap, they might work well for a stock or slightly modified car... seems the 17 and 18 inch tire (and wider) are a better choice.......
The 255/50R-16's Hoosier hooks much better, I've managed good sixty foots with the Hoosier.
The 255/50R-16's Hoosier hooks much better, I've managed good sixty foots with the Hoosier.
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I had tried the 255/50R-16's and they were absolute crap, they might work well for a stock or slightly modified car... seems the 17 and 18 inch tire (and wider) are a better choice.......
The 255/50R-16's Hoosier hooks much better, I've managed good sixty foots with the Hoosier.
The 255/50R-16's Hoosier hooks much better, I've managed good sixty foots with the Hoosier.
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I'd expect a 1.3X all the time, when I spray ... I've already have a 1.37 N/A
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/perf...l-60-list.html
I understood the OP is thinking about trying a pair out for the track (drag), NOT street and drag ...
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That is the size tire Robz uses and does quite well with ... check out the manual fast list LSOHOLIC is graciously putting together for reference
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/perf...l-60-list.html
I understood the OP is thinking about trying a pair out for the track (drag), NOT street and drag ...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/perf...l-60-list.html
I understood the OP is thinking about trying a pair out for the track (drag), NOT street and drag ...
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Not sure you want to go there either ... I drive my car almost every day and have over 140k miles on it!
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[QUOTE=Hot_Wheels;1581531038]That is the size tire Robz uses and does quite well with ... check out the manual fast list LSOHOLIC is graciously putting together for reference
Thats impressive!
Thats impressive!
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Yes, I do have street tires also but no roadracing tires... 
No I have never road raced per se ... Found it to be way out of my league as far as $$$ goes. The guys I know around here that run for ECS racing would suck me into that in a heartbeat but, my personality won't allow me to do 20 plus event a year @ $1,500 a weekend. I would get addicted to it real quick and know I can’t afford to do it right!
Don’t hate the auto’s !!
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You're only faster in the 60' because well you know
not assuming...given equal tires and drivers(which btw I have way more laps on a road course than at the dragstrip and as you know with racing experience is worth more than the equipment, just last week I was driving/instructing in Lamborghini gallardo, Ferrari 599 and f430) you're car is still heavier, not as stiff and doesn't have as good of brakes or gearing...only one way to find out
not assuming...given equal tires and drivers(which btw I have way more laps on a road course than at the dragstrip and as you know with racing experience is worth more than the equipment, just last week I was driving/instructing in Lamborghini gallardo, Ferrari 599 and f430) you're car is still heavier, not as stiff and doesn't have as good of brakes or gearing...only one way to find outAre you trying to say Automatic C-5's don't handle very well? Or is it just my C5 that doesn't? Are you ***UMING this because I go faster than you in 1,320 feet? Let me see ... I have Hotchkiss sways and C-6 Z06 shocks, I should be able to hold my own against you... with similar tire Yes, I do have street tires also but no roadracing tires...
No I have never road raced per se ... Found it to be way out of my league as far as $$$ goes. The guys I know around here that run for ECS racing would suck me into that in a heartbeat but, my personality won't allow me to do 20 plus event a year @ $1,500 a weekend. I would get addicted to it real quick and know I can’t afford to do it right!
Don’t hate the auto’s !!
Yes, I do have street tires also but no roadracing tires... No I have never road raced per se ... Found it to be way out of my league as far as $$$ goes. The guys I know around here that run for ECS racing would suck me into that in a heartbeat but, my personality won't allow me to do 20 plus event a year @ $1,500 a weekend. I would get addicted to it real quick and know I can’t afford to do it right!
Don’t hate the auto’s !!
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You're only faster in the 60' because well you know not assuming...given equal tires and drivers(which btw I have way more laps on a road course than at the dragstrip and as you know with racing experience is worth more than the equipment, just last week I was driving/instructing in Lamborghini gallardo, Ferrari 599 and f430) you're car is still heavier, not as stiff and doesn't have as good of brakes or gearing...only one way to find out
not assuming...given equal tires and drivers(which btw I have way more laps on a road course than at the dragstrip and as you know with racing experience is worth more than the equipment, just last week I was driving/instructing in Lamborghini gallardo, Ferrari 599 and f430) you're car is still heavier, not as stiff and doesn't have as good of brakes or gearing...only one way to find outThe original post is looking for the results of a Toyo (DRAG) Tire and now we're into road racing ...
I have never gone road racing so I would need to start out with the beginners
STOP hating on the Auto's!