[Z06] Track wheels/tires help
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Track wheels/tires help
I'm hoping to start heading to the west coast corvette challenge on a regular basis. With that in mind i saw a set of wheels/tires advertised to fit my 04 Z06. They are i think c4 Zr1 wheels 17x11 & 17x9 real light weight. The have 275/40 and 325/40 R1 tires on them, with just the initial heat cycle completed. Of course you all know what happened when i put them on...they fit but hit the calipers...
So, before i do another stupid waste of money thing, id like to know what you think of my new choice 335/30 18 and. 285/30 18 R1's. Ive got a widebody car so already have 335/30 19 275/30 19 NT05's on the card so I am pretty sure the new r1's will fit.
Im just trying to make the best choice for track rims/tires. I was choosing the r1 over hoosier because im roading it to the track. A truck is in my future but not near future.
So, before i do another stupid waste of money thing, id like to know what you think of my new choice 335/30 18 and. 285/30 18 R1's. Ive got a widebody car so already have 335/30 19 275/30 19 NT05's on the card so I am pretty sure the new r1's will fit.
Im just trying to make the best choice for track rims/tires. I was choosing the r1 over hoosier because im roading it to the track. A truck is in my future but not near future.
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If you're going to dedicate a set of wheels as track wheels I would get some more narrow. Those tire sizes will end up costing you a fortune and you won't gain anything from them.
I run 285/35/18's & 305/35/18's.
I run 285/35/18's & 305/35/18's.
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I agree, definitely check tire prices before making a decision so you know what you're getting into. While huge tires look menacing the gains most likely wouldn't be worth the cost, especially if you're doing DE's and HPDE's..
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Well, he's already got the R1s, so he might as well use them; there's no reason not to use those and switch tires once they're worn out.
If you use a small spacer, I'm sure you could use those wheels and tires just fine. You could also track down a different set of wheels with proper offsets, but then you would be dedicating yourself to 17-inch rubber.
If you use a small spacer, I'm sure you could use those wheels and tires just fine. You could also track down a different set of wheels with proper offsets, but then you would be dedicating yourself to 17-inch rubber.
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Well, he's already got the R1s, so he might as well use them; there's no reason not to use those and switch tires once they're worn out.
If you use a small spacer, I'm sure you could use those wheels and tires just fine. You could also track down a different set of wheels with proper offsets, but then you would be dedicating yourself to 17-inch rubber.
If you use a small spacer, I'm sure you could use those wheels and tires just fine. You could also track down a different set of wheels with proper offsets, but then you would be dedicating yourself to 17-inch rubber.
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So once those smaller tires get hot on the track, do you think they would be fine with higher hp. I have a built motor plus supercharger 523 rwhp.
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Well, he's already got the R1s, so he might as well use them; there's no reason not to use those and switch tires once they're worn out.
If you use a small spacer, I'm sure you could use those wheels and tires just fine. You could also track down a different set of wheels with proper offsets, but then you would be dedicating yourself to 17-inch rubber.
If you use a small spacer, I'm sure you could use those wheels and tires just fine. You could also track down a different set of wheels with proper offsets, but then you would be dedicating yourself to 17-inch rubber.
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HHMM. With that much power unless you are running slicks then you might need the wider tire. In a 305 slick you might be OK. I am really not sure as I don't have that much power.
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Well, you got me all excited but it was short lived. Tried an 1/8" spacer, no go. Tried doubling them up, no go. And after 1/4 inch I'm running out of stud which isnt really worth it to change out 10 studs for one set of track tires...those darn calipers are just in the way...maybe i should just grind em down..
I'm sure you can find guys who have run them. I unfortunately have not, but I know I've seen them on C5 track setups before. Carefully measure and see what you come up with; if you can't use them, sell them and upgrade
