Wheel Spin
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Wheel Spin
So Ive had my Vette for a few weeks now. Finally feeling comfortable to go WOT. Problem is no matter how slowly I rollin into 1st-2nd I cannot escape wheel spin. Is it just as simple as the stock Eagle RFs not hooking? Or is there just too much torque to avoid spinning?
Edit: On the road that is... not track.
Edit: On the road that is... not track.
Last edited by Adam Cifonelli; Jun 28, 2017 at 10:20 PM.
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I don't think any street tire is gonna bite on our streets with these LS engines under the hood. Probably why you see alot of Vets off the road and into trees. Car gets away from you FAST.
It was hard enough getting bite with my 69 Camaro on the track with 14x32 medium compound drag slicks on a PREPPED starting line. And it was only about 550HP small block 355.
It was hard enough getting bite with my 69 Camaro on the track with 14x32 medium compound drag slicks on a PREPPED starting line. And it was only about 550HP small block 355.
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I think you see a lot of Vettes running off the road because of the idiot drivers. I have watched, and listened carefully, to many videos of epic Corvette wrecks, and the common thread is that the drivers don't lift when in trouble, or get back on it before they are out of trouble.
There are several tires noted on this forum as having sufficient grip to handle a decent launch with the base motor. Adding more power does make it much tougher, I am sure. Mine is base, and I get good, hard launches on my Hankook's.
There are several tires noted on this forum as having sufficient grip to handle a decent launch with the base motor. Adding more power does make it much tougher, I am sure. Mine is base, and I get good, hard launches on my Hankook's.
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I think you see a lot of Vettes running off the road because of the idiot drivers. I have watched, and listened carefully, to many videos of epic Corvette wrecks, and the common thread is that the drivers don't lift when in trouble, or get back on it before they are out of trouble.
There are several tires noted on this forum as having sufficient grip to handle a decent launch with the base motor. Adding more power does make it much tougher, I am sure. Mine is base, and I get good, hard launches on my Hankook's.
There are several tires noted on this forum as having sufficient grip to handle a decent launch with the base motor. Adding more power does make it much tougher, I am sure. Mine is base, and I get good, hard launches on my Hankook's.
It's about pedal management and knowing when to lift your foot off the gas just enough to regain traction. Knowing your car's traction limits and adjusting to what the tires can handle no matter what tire or how much HP you have. 
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And add a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports
Still spinning but running very low 12's with them
It's well known that stock Goodyear run flats suck...
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Originally Posted by BuckMeister2
I think you see a lot of Vettes running off the road because of the idiot drivers.
Indeed, especially idiot drivers who turn off their traction control.
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How bout that button on the console. I think its for "traction control". Most people seem to agree that it's still about the best way to launch your car under most circumstances. I dunno...maybe its just me....
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Yeah. I've messed around with it off and on. I think leaving it on is best. But people love that "Competitive" mode.
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I think my issue if just that the stock Eagles are terrible. Id prob notice night and day difference when I put on the Firehawk Indy 500s im going to order. 600 for all 4 is a steal.
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i'll give my thoughts...
i have a supercharged 3rd gen camaro makes 420 to the wheels, i put on some mickey thompson ET street tires to have traction. they don't spin unless i want them to.
just bought a 2010 grand sport with eagle F1 supercar tires 325's i was surprised how they break loose with the traction control on... this was around high 50's to 60 degree temps, they are much better at higher temperatures. when they are done i'm going to try some michellins until then i find myself just mashing 1st gear to break a little sideways
i learned with the vette you have to roll into the throttle.
i have a supercharged 3rd gen camaro makes 420 to the wheels, i put on some mickey thompson ET street tires to have traction. they don't spin unless i want them to.
just bought a 2010 grand sport with eagle F1 supercar tires 325's i was surprised how they break loose with the traction control on... this was around high 50's to 60 degree temps, they are much better at higher temperatures. when they are done i'm going to try some michellins until then i find myself just mashing 1st gear to break a little sideways
i learned with the vette you have to roll into the throttle.
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Honestly, I had great results out of Bridgestone RE-11 on a 19x11 with 325/35/19 size. It bit great all the way down till recently. I just swapped them out for some DR's and they were at 2/32nds. I am pushing just over 450rwhp.
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Either his tires suck or he has a bad connection between his brain and his right foot.
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