Track Wheel tyre combo help
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Track Wheel tyre combo help
Has anyone out there run, or is running the standard C7 18/19" wheel combo with 305/30R19 and 265/35R18 Toyo R888 tyres?
I am considering them for my 2014 Z51 as a track only wheel set up. Other cost effective suggestions please, based only on actual personal experience?
Thanks
I am considering them for my 2014 Z51 as a track only wheel set up. Other cost effective suggestions please, based only on actual personal experience?
Thanks
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16
For my track setup I'm running Cray Spiders Front 18x9.5, Rear 19x11.0 with Hoosier A7 Front 275/35/18, Rear 315/30/19. This is the most performing combo I've been able to put together and the results have been exceptional.
BTW - my OEM Z51 wheels are 19/20s.
BTW - my OEM Z51 wheels are 19/20s.
Last edited by Along4theRide; Jun 30, 2016 at 09:40 AM.
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16
Thanks for the reply. Your setup, though great, is not practical for me in Australia. R888 are readily available here, Hoosier not so. I'm thinking that a set of 18 / 19" Corvette take offs are readily available at a good price. They should fit my Z51 brakes?
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I have a street/track wheel setup for sale that will work. Works on my car with over 700RWHP,
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...terlaggos.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...terlaggos.html
Could you show me a picture that details where the outside of the tyres sit relative to the outside face of the front and rear guards?
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Racer
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No clearance issues at all. The rear wheels do stick out slightly, but no rubbing whatsoever. Fronts are flush. No spacers required. I can take some pics today if you want shoot me your email address. These wheels are also about 8-10lbs lighter than the stock wheels.
Last edited by jacksnorm; Jul 1, 2016 at 08:24 AM.
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I have a street/track wheel setup for sale that will work. Works on my car with over 700RWHP,
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...terlaggos.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...terlaggos.html
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Thats awesome, How many miles so far? Have the tires been holding power on the street or are u a track only fella? My goals for the time being are getting a rear drag pack for some baby dig action of the street at a level of 500whp. Id love to use the new "Street R's" as ive seen them on an 18" wheel hold my friends 4.0 KB Shelby with 1200+whp from a 60 roll, very impressed with them!! < But the thing is they are 29" tall 
doubt they will fit and NOT rub.
doubt they will fit and NOT rub.
Racer
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Thats awesome, How many miles so far? Have the tires been holding power on the street or are u a track only fella? My goals for the time being are getting a rear drag pack for some baby dig action of the street at a level of 500whp. Id love to use the new "Street R's" as ive seen them on an 18" wheel hold my friends 4.0 KB Shelby with 1200+whp from a 60 roll, very impressed with them!! < But the thing is they are 29" tall doubt they will fit and NOT rub.
doubt they will fit and NOT rub.From 450WHP to low 600WHP my Nitto 555Rs hooked very well street and track.
Last edited by jacksnorm; Jul 6, 2016 at 01:07 PM.
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From a 2nd or 3rd gear hit on the street they hook well @ 28lbs of air pressure. I haven't tried from a dig I'm sure it will spin on the street without peddling, and yes I am a Track guy I will post my results when I make it back to the track.
From 450WHP to low 600WHP my Nitto 555Rs hooked very well street and track.
From 450WHP to low 600WHP my Nitto 555Rs hooked very well street and track.