Front wheel "Drag" set-up....
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From: Valencia CA
Quick update...
Might have a beat on some 17" skinnies from Coker tire. They are trying to get me a speed rating on the tire that seems to fit the bill (4" tread width, 26" tall, blackwall bias ply etc.) Seems alot of guys have been running the Firestones which I believe aren't speed rated as well. Might buy these till M&H produces their 17" speed rated front runners they are scheduled to come out with sometime this year (perhaps only a few months away).
By the way...Phil...thanks for the tip on Coker's Tire.
Regards,
Tony
PS...Now I just have to move forward with narrowing a set of Z06 rims.
Might have a beat on some 17" skinnies from Coker tire. They are trying to get me a speed rating on the tire that seems to fit the bill (4" tread width, 26" tall, blackwall bias ply etc.) Seems alot of guys have been running the Firestones which I believe aren't speed rated as well. Might buy these till M&H produces their 17" speed rated front runners they are scheduled to come out with sometime this year (perhaps only a few months away).
By the way...Phil...thanks for the tip on Coker's Tire.
Regards,
Tony
PS...Now I just have to move forward with narrowing a set of Z06 rims.
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just to set the record straight,
there are NO speed rated, bias ply drag racing tires ( fronts or rears).
not m&h, not m/t, not hoosier.
speed rating relates to the tires ability to undure the heat buildup of SUSTAINED, high speed, driving.
john
there are NO speed rated, bias ply drag racing tires ( fronts or rears).
not m&h, not m/t, not hoosier.
speed rating relates to the tires ability to undure the heat buildup of SUSTAINED, high speed, driving.
john
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Originally Posted by racewheel
just to set the record straight,
there are NO speed rated, bias ply drag racing tires ( fronts or rears).
not m&h, not m/t, not hoosier.
speed rating relates to the tires ability to undure the heat buildup of SUSTAINED, high speed, driving.
john
there are NO speed rated, bias ply drag racing tires ( fronts or rears).
not m&h, not m/t, not hoosier.
speed rating relates to the tires ability to undure the heat buildup of SUSTAINED, high speed, driving.
john
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From: Denton TX
I too have been considering cutting down a 17 inch wheel an running a 205 Radial up front. I run MT Drag Radials now. I have a set of ET Streets but I tried the new ET Street Radials this season and I really like them. It also cost less to get safe wheels under the car and no more drifting in the traps.
I want skinnies to reduce the weight and wind resistance up front when I race.
Heck I have a buddy that uses motorcycle tires on a cut down 17" wheel up front. He runs NOS and dives into the 10's. He's got more guts than I have because I would be scared to see the load rating on those tires he runs.
I want skinnies to reduce the weight and wind resistance up front when I race.
Heck I have a buddy that uses motorcycle tires on a cut down 17" wheel up front. He runs NOS and dives into the 10's. He's got more guts than I have because I would be scared to see the load rating on those tires he runs.
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Originally Posted by racewheel
just to set the record straight,
there are NO speed rated, bias ply drag racing tires ( fronts or rears).
not m&h, not m/t, not hoosier.
speed rating relates to the tires ability to undure the heat buildup of SUSTAINED, high speed, driving.
john
there are NO speed rated, bias ply drag racing tires ( fronts or rears).
not m&h, not m/t, not hoosier.
speed rating relates to the tires ability to undure the heat buildup of SUSTAINED, high speed, driving.
john
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Originally Posted by Phil97SVT
What are those HUGE spacers for?
Phil
Phil
Tony - you might want to contact Bogart Wheels as they were supposedly very close to releasing their C5 drag package. Won't be cheap, though.
Pricing hadn't been released when I last contacted them, but since I needed something sooner than later, I just bit the bullet and went with CCWs. They're great, I just wanted something different.
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From: Dallas TX
Originally Posted by The One
For the fronts!
Tony - you might want to contact Bogart Wheels as they were supposedly very close to releasing their C5 drag package. Won't be cheap, though.
Pricing hadn't been released when I last contacted them, but since I needed something sooner than later, I just bit the bullet and went with CCWs. They're great, I just wanted something different.
Tony - you might want to contact Bogart Wheels as they were supposedly very close to releasing their C5 drag package. Won't be cheap, though.
Pricing hadn't been released when I last contacted them, but since I needed something sooner than later, I just bit the bullet and went with CCWs. They're great, I just wanted something different.
werd
I called Bogart about 4 times before buying my CCW package a few months ago. I really dont like how the CCWs look and the fronts are heavy as crap too.
I dont think they willl be anymore expensive than the CCWs though. 1800 a set is pretty damn high for racing wheels.
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Good stuff guys...
I considered the motorcycle tires but my big concern there was the crown in the tire....your not doing too much turning with that set-up (unless you learn how to lean and countersteer your Vette
) I also wanted a set-up I could drive (slowly) to a Friday night burger stand/midnight activity center. I thought a crowned tire on the street would be suicide for any type of cruising around. Probably a great totally dedicated track set-up though. I'm moving forward on my idea of narrowing a pair of Z06 17 inch rims for the front. They should be arriving tomorrow. I will take some pics along the way and a few of the finished product. Plus, I LOVE the stealth factor and having a stock looking very lightweight functional package.
Should be interesting...
I considered the motorcycle tires but my big concern there was the crown in the tire....your not doing too much turning with that set-up (unless you learn how to lean and countersteer your Vette
) I also wanted a set-up I could drive (slowly) to a Friday night burger stand/midnight activity center. I thought a crowned tire on the street would be suicide for any type of cruising around. Probably a great totally dedicated track set-up though. I'm moving forward on my idea of narrowing a pair of Z06 17 inch rims for the front. They should be arriving tomorrow. I will take some pics along the way and a few of the finished product. Plus, I LOVE the stealth factor and having a stock looking very lightweight functional package.Should be interesting...
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Originally Posted by kumar75150
werd
I called Bogart about 4 times before buying my CCW package a few months ago. I really dont like how the CCWs look and the fronts are heavy as crap too.
I dont think they willl be anymore expensive than the CCWs though. 1800 a set is pretty damn high for racing wheels.
I called Bogart about 4 times before buying my CCW package a few months ago. I really dont like how the CCWs look and the fronts are heavy as crap too.
I dont think they willl be anymore expensive than the CCWs though. 1800 a set is pretty damn high for racing wheels.
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From: Daytona Beach Florida
Originally Posted by kumar75150
werd
I dont think they willl be anymore expensive than the CCWs though. 1800 a set is pretty damn high for racing wheels.
I dont think they willl be anymore expensive than the CCWs though. 1800 a set is pretty damn high for racing wheels.
fyi
drag setups are are 1580 a set, not 1800
john
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From: East Ridge TN
Originally Posted by SR71
I love mine. nice and light. 15 x 4 centerline warriors with Rat's redneck front drag brake conversion.
