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Old 01-02-2018, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Jesse
Just got around to unpacking the rears from Vibe.

Forgestar F14's 12 X 18
Hoosier 315/30/18

My certified scale...48.8-49 lbs.

Nice weight drop from the stockers 63 lbs.

So a total of 24 lbs. off the rear.
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!

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Old 01-02-2018, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Jesse
Just got around to unpacking the rears from Vibe.

Forgestar F14's 12 X 18
Hoosier 315/30/18

My certified scale...48.8-49 lbs.

Nice weight drop from the stockers 63 lbs.

So a total of 24 lbs. off the rear.
Your certified calculator is off. If your scale shows 14 lbs per side, that is 28 lbs of the back.
Old 01-02-2018, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 383vett
Your certified calculator is off. If your scale shows 14 lbs per side, that is 28 lbs of the back.
You are correct SIR! 28 lbs. total weight drop.

I had 12 lbs. stuck in my head for some reason.
Old 01-02-2018, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MarkRacerX
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!
They are a touch shorter so a slight bump in finish line rpm.
Cheap gear swap.

BTW....I grew up in Ritzville.
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Old 01-07-2018, 02:42 PM
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Got my 18"x12" rear Forgestars wrapped today with Mickey Thompson 305/40/18's. May mount them tonight..

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Old 01-07-2018, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by FYREANT
Got my 18"x12" rear Forgestars wrapped today with Mickey Thompson 305/40/18's. May mount them tonight..

Could you weigh it so we can keep track of different set ups?
Old 01-07-2018, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Jesse
Could you weigh it so we can keep track of different set ups?
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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Old 01-07-2018, 06:49 PM
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Thanks Ant.
Old 01-07-2018, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by FYREANT
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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Sweet...man look awesome lets see them on the car
My 18" replicas w hoosiers same weight btw
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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.

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Old 01-07-2018, 08:07 PM
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Looks like Robz, Robert and I have lost the Poll. HhhMmm. 3 very experienced drag racers.

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Old 01-07-2018, 08:14 PM
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Post #32 ... for a reason
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So sting ray guys only option are race stars or spindles from Carlyle
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Originally Posted by 123sugey
Post #32 ... for a reason
I know.
Like I mentioned in another post, I was already committed to my set up.
Otherwise I would have tried the smaller set up on my stock Z06.

It will be interesting to see how many laps I can get out of the Hoosiers.
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Originally Posted by jeffinavette
So sting ray guys only option are race stars or spindles from Carlyle
I would check with Jake at Vibe Motorsports.

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.

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Old 01-13-2018, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by FYREANT
I am considering a 17 inch conversion kit from Carlyle actually. It's an acceptable compromise to a 15 inch conversion and I can get matching wheels this way too since I will run them all the time on the street and strip. Matching wheel design is important for me.
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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.

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Old 01-20-2018, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Takoyaki
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 took 2 passes and didn't have any issues with a 25 .75" tire in the rear.
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Old 01-24-2018, 06:20 PM
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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








Maybe we can built some track wheels for the Corvette??

Just a thought


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Old 01-24-2018, 06:32 PM
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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

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