What Wheels Will Work For DRs
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Drifting
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What Wheels Will Work For DRs
Does anybody know what wheels will clear a Z51s brakes. I'm talking junkyard take offs like from an older Vette or Camaro. I got a feeling I'm going to have to buy something expensive, but maybe I can squeek by. Don't track too much but these 2.0 60's are starting to annoy me 
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Someone on the Forum said the 18"X 9.5" rears from a C5 will fit but I don't know of anyone thats used them. Camaro and Firebird were 17" X 9" largest and dont know if they would clear the caliper or be wide enough for a D.R.
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Yes a lot of people are using the rear Z06 rims (18x10.5) as well because it clears the brakes and BFG does make a nice wide drag radial (295x35 or even a 315x30 for it. You will likely still be better of with the narrower Mickey Thompson ET Street Drag Radial (largest size is 275x40) on a 17x9.5 if it clears the brakes (might clear but not Z51 brakes) because those are even better track tires.
Slightly different offset/backspacing so they might stick out a tiny bit.
Slightly different offset/backspacing so they might stick out a tiny bit.
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
Yes a lot of people are using the rear Z06 rims (18x10.5) as well because it clears the brakes and BFG does make a nice wide drag radial (295x35 or even a 315x30 for it. You will likely still be better of with the narrower Mickey Thompson ET Street Drag Radial (largest size is 275x40) on a 17x9.5 if it clears the brakes (might clear but not Z51 brakes) because those are even better track tires.
Slightly different offset/backspacing so they might stick out a tiny bit.
Slightly different offset/backspacing so they might stick out a tiny bit.
I actually have the BFG 315x 30s mounted on these wheels. This is somewhat of a wide tire, plenty of meat on it and I had no problem running them on my A4 C5. I have no intentions of running them on my MN6 C6.
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I purchased an extra set of C6 rims from a fourm member($400), and used the front rims (18x9.5's) with BF Goodrich DR's (275/35/18) as rears for 1/4 mile runs. No sensors in the extra rears for the track, but they are working fine (no warnings). 
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Originally Posted by m3corvette
I purchased an extra set of C6 rims from a fourm member($400), and used the front rims (18x9.5's) with BF Goodrich DR's (275/35/18) as rears for 1/4 mile runs. No sensors in the extra rears for the track, but they are working fine (no warnings).
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Originally Posted by m3corvette
I purchased an extra set of C6 rims from a fourm member($400), and used the front rims (18x9.5's) with BF Goodrich DR's (275/35/18) as rears for 1/4 mile runs. No sensors in the extra rears for the track, but they are working fine (no warnings).
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CTvette05, I have a Z51 6spd. I have been playing,getting the feel of, my new setup around town for the last week. My next track day will be Sept 23rd, that will be my first 1/4 mile runs with the DR's. My best (not so great) 60' times have been 1.96 / 1.97 / 1.98's with 1.96 giving me a 12.5 @ 115mph on the stock tires. I had alot of 2.0 60's and alot of runs 12.6 to 12.8. The runflats spun alot, but I still expected better times with my mods (Kooks headers/Corsa sports/high flow cats/ 160 threm w/fan mod). Times should improve this time with the addition of a full tune,Halltech stinger,B&m ripper shifter and the DR's. Of course my inexperience doesen't help, so maybe I can buy enough mods to make up for it. 
I will post new times after the 23rd. See ya! 
I will post new times after the 23rd. See ya!
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Originally Posted by m3corvette
CTvette05, I have a Z51 6spd. I have been playing,getting the feel of, my new setup around town for the last week. My next track day will be Sept 23rd, that will be my first 1/4 mile runs with the DR's. My best (not so great) 60' times have been 1.96 / 1.97 / 1.98's with 1.96 giving me a 12.5 @ 115mph on the stock tires. I had alot of 2.0 60's and alot of runs 12.6 to 12.8. The runflats spun alot, but I still expected better times with my mods (Kooks headers/Corsa sports/high flow cats/ 160 threm w/fan mod). Times should improve this time with the addition of a full tune,Halltech stinger,B&m ripper shifter and the DR's. Of course my inexperience doesen't help, so maybe I can buy enough mods to make up for it. I will post new times after the 23rd. See ya!
I will post new times after the 23rd. See ya! Thanks for the info. Good luck.
