Cheapest Drag wheel Combo for a c5??
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Cheapest Drag wheel Combo for a c5??
Whats the least expensive wheel/tire combo you can used a C5 without alot of modifications??? I thought i seen someone using 16in Fbody wheels is that possible?? With like a 26x11.5x16 on our cars?? Skinnies is there anyone beside CCW with a slimmer/lighter wheel to run for track use??? post some pics and what you use to lighten the load and use a better tire/wheel combo. Thanks
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You're best bet is the CCW drag pack. I've been racking my brain for something a little less $ since I don't race every weekend but haven't found anything. What I do run right now though is 1998 IROC wheels with MT ET Streets. I use my street tires up front. Little squirrely when closing in on 140 at the top end. I hear conflicting stories on the Drag Pack for correcting the float feeling.
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Originally Posted by Cajundude
You're best bet is the CCW drag pack. I've been racking my brain for something a little less $ since I don't race every weekend but haven't found anything. What I do run right now though is 1998 IROC wheels with MT ET Streets. I use my street tires up front. Little squirrely when closing in on 140 at the top end. I hear conflicting stories on the Drag Pack for correcting the float feeling.
, but in all seriousness, the drag pack does track very straight
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1508501
Diamond Racing Wheels custom made fo the C5 Vette, $140/each...
16x10's...
Diamond Racing Wheels custom made fo the C5 Vette, $140/each...
16x10's...
Last edited by Riggs; Oct 8, 2006 at 11:39 AM.
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Originally Posted by ICaughtVetteFever
OEM GTO 17x4 spare wheels used as skinnies:
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Originally Posted by ICaughtVetteFever
OEM GTO 17x4 spare wheels used as skinnies:
For Tires, I would use a bias 17" Z rated motorcycle tire.
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Originally Posted by kromberg
D@mn.... That is an excellent find!!!!! You can pick them up on ebay for about $20 each!!!!!!!!!
For Tires, I would use a bias 17" Z rated motorcycle tire.
Keith
For Tires, I would use a bias 17" Z rated motorcycle tire.
Keith
http://www.mandhtires.com/store.php?...on=show_detail
Then pickup the Diamond Star Racing Avenger 16x10 Rear with a 7" Backspace for $140/each with the M&H 26x11.5x16 (Perfect 26" tall)
http://www.mandhtires.com/store.php?...on=show_detail
I think this setup will be the new options for the Covette guys on a budget...
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Originally Posted by Riggs
What kind of tire are you using in the front?
What kind of wheels in the back?
What kind of wheels in the back?
Rear wheels are 11.5" CCW 500s, 335 Nitto DRs on them.
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Originally Posted by FLATOUT
Weld Racing drag lights or prostars dont work?
I ran that setup on my F body for years. Anyways maybe we could check into that setup.
I ran that setup on my F body for years. Anyways maybe we could check into that setup.
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I see it must be atleast a 16in rim in the rear. However i mentioned my 15x9 weld prostars XP's. These were designed to handle bigger brakes on mustangs/fbods etc. I had 16x8 prostars on my 98 Fbod and still had to grind the caliper. The XP's i had no clearance issues with no grinding. I may just try a test fit tomorrow before i sell them. I doubt highley they would work but the heavens would part if there was a way i could get them to work.
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Originally Posted by Fartpipe
I see it must be atleast a 16in rim in the rear. However i mentioned my 15x9 weld prostars XP's. These were designed to handle bigger brakes on mustangs/fbods etc. I had 16x8 prostars on my 98 Fbod and still had to grind the caliper. The XP's i had no clearance issues with no grinding. I may just try a test fit tomorrow before i sell them. I doubt highley they would work but the heavens would part if there was a way i could get them to work.
Take a look at my above post about the Diamond Racing 16x10's for $140/each....
I just posted about 6 photos I got from the Cobra guys..
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Originally Posted by Fartpipe
I see it must be atleast a 16in rim in the rear. However i mentioned my 15x9 weld prostars XP's. These were designed to handle bigger brakes on mustangs/fbods etc. I had 16x8 prostars on my 98 Fbod and still had to grind the caliper. The XP's i had no clearance issues with no grinding. I may just try a test fit tomorrow before i sell them. I doubt highley they would work but the heavens would part if there was a way i could get them to work.
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Well my life sucks!!! Its one thing to not fit completely and another to just barely not make it 
Well the weld prostar XP's do not fit but they are i'd say 1/4 shy from fitting against the knuckle in the rear. I slid it up and I was like ohhh ohhh.... crap! Looked up and it looked like if i was partially insane i could ground away the 2 slight lips on the upper part of the knuckle and i'm sure they would fit. I'd be worried about the structural integrirty of the rear then so its a NO!
Can't someone make a slightly dipped down or thinner rear knuckle so it makes it possible to fit real rims????????????
Well the weld prostar XP's do not fit but they are i'd say 1/4 shy from fitting against the knuckle in the rear. I slid it up and I was like ohhh ohhh.... crap! Looked up and it looked like if i was partially insane i could ground away the 2 slight lips on the upper part of the knuckle and i'm sure they would fit. I'd be worried about the structural integrirty of the rear then so its a NO! Can't someone make a slightly dipped down or thinner rear knuckle so it makes it possible to fit real rims????????????