Base C6 17” Rear Drag Setup
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Cruising
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Base C6 17” Rear Drag Setup
I have a few questions regarding drag setup. Im thinking about getting forgestar f14 17x10.5 for the rears running a 275/40/17 MT and was wondering could i run a wider tire on those wheels like a 305 and not have any issues with rubbing? Along with that could i also keep the 18x8.5 on the fronts that are on 245s and not have issues?
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I have Forgestar F14 wheels on my 2011 GS
The rear wheels are 17x11 with a +43mm offset
Rear tires are 305/45 -17 ET Street S/S drag radials
No issues, but my front tires are a taller 285/40 -17
Note: This combo might not fit the base model with it's narrower fenders
In your case, I think you would be better off using the 275/40 -17 MT
The rear wheels are 17x11 with a +43mm offset
Rear tires are 305/45 -17 ET Street S/S drag radials
No issues, but my front tires are a taller 285/40 -17
Note: This combo might not fit the base model with it's narrower fenders
In your case, I think you would be better off using the 275/40 -17 MT
Thread Starter
Cruising
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 12
Likes: 1
I have Forgestar F14 wheels on my 2011 GS
The rear wheels are 17x11 with a +43mm offset
Rear tires are 305/45 -17 ET Street S/S drag radials
No issues, but my front tires are a taller 285/40 -17
Note: This combo might not fit the base model with it's narrower fenders
In your case, I think you would be better off using the 275/40 -17 MT
The rear wheels are 17x11 with a +43mm offset
Rear tires are 305/45 -17 ET Street S/S drag radials
No issues, but my front tires are a taller 285/40 -17
Note: This combo might not fit the base model with it's narrower fenders
In your case, I think you would be better off using the 275/40 -17 MT
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Burning Brakes
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From: Dallas, Tx
yea base/narrow body vettes dont get enough love with the aftermarket lol im going use my 17x9.5 OE C7 Z06 wheels for the drag strip but i have to use a small spacer to clear the Z06 calipers(was on the car when i bought it) i have on my car
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From: Peoria/Phoenix AZ
C6 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
I have a few questions regarding drag setup. Im thinking about getting forgestar f14 17x10.5 for the rears running a 275/40/17 MT and was wondering could i run a wider tire on those wheels like a 305 and not have any issues with rubbing? Along with that could i also keep the 18x8.5 on the fronts that are on 245s and not have issues?
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