View Poll Results: What width for the 18" rear would you prefer?
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#241
Instructor
Drag setup-
I have same Forgestar F14's coming, but I was leaning towards the 335 Hoosier 18s since the wheel is 12" width.
Asides weight, any reason for the narrower 315s vs wider 335s? The OD looked good at 26.2" for the 335.
Thank you!
Last edited by MarkRacerX; 01-02-2018 at 06:26 PM.
#242
Race Director
Your certified calculator is off. If your scale shows 14 lbs per side, that is 28 lbs of the back.
#243
Burning Brakes
#244
Burning Brakes
Good looking setup and nice weight savings!
I have same Forgestar F14's coming, but I was leaning towards the 335 Hoosier 18s since the wheel is 12" width.
Asides weight, any reason for the narrower 315s vs wider 335s? The OD looked good at 26.2" for the 335.
Thank you!
I have same Forgestar F14's coming, but I was leaning towards the 335 Hoosier 18s since the wheel is 12" width.
Asides weight, any reason for the narrower 315s vs wider 335s? The OD looked good at 26.2" for the 335.
Thank you!
Cheap gear swap.
BTW....I grew up in Ritzville.
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Total weight wheel and tire is 57.8 lbs. post 24 in this thread cites the weight of the rims alone at ~26 lbs. so that means the M/T tires are approx ~31.8 lbs.
Mickey Thompson specs (below) say the tires are approx ~33 lbs, so coming in at 31.8 lbs is pretty well spot on
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Mickey Thompson specs (below) say the tires are approx ~33 lbs, so coming in at 31.8 lbs is pretty well spot on
Ant
Last edited by FYREANT; 01-07-2018 at 06:44 PM.
#249
Total weight wheel and tire is 57.8 lbs. post 24 in this thread cites the weight of the rims alone at ~26 lbs. so that means the M/T tires are approx ~31.8 lbs.
Mickey Thompson specs (below) say the tires are approx ~33 lbs, so coming in at 31.8 lbs is pretty well spot on
Ant
Mickey Thompson specs (below) say the tires are approx ~33 lbs, so coming in at 31.8 lbs is pretty well spot on
Ant
My 18" replicas w hoosiers same weight btw
#250
Burning Brakes
Add this one to the list for the Stingray/Z51.
Went out in the garage and weighed these.
M/T 285/40/18 SS, probably 75-80% tread left.
Racestar Darkstar 10.5 X 18.
56.2 lbs.
Went out in the garage and weighed these.
M/T 285/40/18 SS, probably 75-80% tread left.
Racestar Darkstar 10.5 X 18.
56.2 lbs.
Last edited by Mike Jesse; 01-07-2018 at 07:30 PM.
#254
Burning Brakes
#255
Burning Brakes
He could probably get you into a 8-9 in. wide Forgestar rim.
It won't be a drag pack type. Still lighter than the Racestar or the stocker.
I'd use that Hoosier 245/40/18 for sure.
Last edited by Mike Jesse; 01-07-2018 at 09:03 PM.
#256
#257
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Hi drag racers,
I have a quick question. I'm not sure what kind of front tires you guys are using but I guess there is a significant difference in tire height between the front and the rear for drag packs. Does traction control or any electronics on the car go crazy?
My C6 auto calibrated when I installed the new tires. Now with C7Z, I'm trying to pick a streetable race tire and wanted to make sure that I can still keep the traction control on with the new set up.
Appreciate your input.
I have a quick question. I'm not sure what kind of front tires you guys are using but I guess there is a significant difference in tire height between the front and the rear for drag packs. Does traction control or any electronics on the car go crazy?
My C6 auto calibrated when I installed the new tires. Now with C7Z, I'm trying to pick a streetable race tire and wanted to make sure that I can still keep the traction control on with the new set up.
Appreciate your input.
#258
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Hi drag racers,
I have a quick question. I'm not sure what kind of front tires you guys are using but I guess there is a significant difference in tire height between the front and the rear for drag packs. Does traction control or any electronics on the car go crazy?
My C6 auto calibrated when I installed the new tires. Now with C7Z, I'm trying to pick a streetable race tire and wanted to make sure that I can still keep the traction control on with the new set up.
Appreciate your input.
I have a quick question. I'm not sure what kind of front tires you guys are using but I guess there is a significant difference in tire height between the front and the rear for drag packs. Does traction control or any electronics on the car go crazy?
My C6 auto calibrated when I installed the new tires. Now with C7Z, I'm trying to pick a streetable race tire and wanted to make sure that I can still keep the traction control on with the new set up.
Appreciate your input.
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Family Members,
I have to share this video with you guys..
A project i just completed for the Shelby GT350R and what i could do for the Corvette
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t8XDs60dEo
Maybe we can built some track wheels for the Corvette??
Just a thought
I have to share this video with you guys..
A project i just completed for the Shelby GT350R and what i could do for the Corvette
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t8XDs60dEo
Maybe we can built some track wheels for the Corvette??
Just a thought
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