Cheeter Slicks
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: CA
Cheater slicks is actually drag radials. Thy are tires that look like normal street tires but are made with a softer rubber compound. Examples of cheater slicks are, Nitto 555R, Nitto NTO5R, M/T ET Street II, etc. You can find them at discounttires.com or tirerack.com. Check with the forum sponsors first as they are always good for great deals.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '11
However the only R compound tire I'm aware of in 19" that fits the coupe is the Toyo R888 305/30/19. You need to drop down to an 18" wheel to open up more options. Another option is making a drag package out of 17" wheels like this: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...reets-drs.html
Racer
Joined: Apr 2010
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Cheater slicks is actually drag radials. Thy are tires that look like normal street tires but are made with a softer rubber compound. Examples of cheater slicks are, Nitto 555R, Nitto NTO5R, M/T ET Street II, etc. You can find them at discounttires.com or tirerack.com. Check with the forum sponsors first as they are always good for great deals.
While correct about what a "cheater slick" is, there are NONE available for a stock C6 wheel, ISN'T THAT CRAZY!?!?!?! It's driving me nuts honestly...
the R888 by Toyo apparently get's close, but it really wasn't designed for the 1/4 mile.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Peoria/Phoenix AZ
C6 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
A 9.5 x 17 wheel opens up lots of options for DR's. Most popular is 275/40x17 that have been used on cars as quick as 9's.
Some C4 and C5 wheels work well.
Some C4 and C5 wheels work well.
