View Poll Results: What width for the 18" rear would you prefer?

9-10"

7.32%

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17.07%

11"

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Oct 27, 2017 | 06:42 PM

#101

Mike Jesse

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Quote:

Originally Posted by robz

2017 GS
18" Hoosier drag radial rears(29psi)
19" stock OEM tire/rim(32psi)
57*

I ran the car up to 95mph 3 times on the street and the car tracked perfectly straight.
I will test again to 120 +mph and post back.

Rob, are you using that 245?

Oct 27, 2017 | 07:24 PM

#102

blown81bu

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M/T sr

Guys dont buy the M&H for many issues i found
1--took alot of weight to balance 6-8 ounces a wheel
2--sidewall is weak and dont protect rim for curbs
3--max pressure is 35

On the other note M/T look so much better
Max air pressure is 50 psi
Stronger tire
Balanced same rims with only 1 once a wheel
Glad i sent the m&h tires back to jegs

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Oct 27, 2017 | 07:30 PM

#103

Mike Jesse

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From: Bremerton Wa.

That's goods news! The gap with the M&H had me nervous.

I just ordered the Forgestar 11X18's from Jake.

I'm going to try the 315/35R18 Hoosier.

Oct 27, 2017 | 10:45 PM

#104

robz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Jesse

Rob, are you using that 245?

Yes.

Oct 27, 2017 | 11:27 PM

#105

KKC7

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Originally Posted by robz

Awesome! Thank you! Lots of good info in this thread.

Oct 27, 2017 | 11:28 PM

#106

KKC7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Jesse

That's goods news! The gap with the M&H had me nervous.

I just ordered the Forgestar 11X18's from Jake.

I'm going to try the 315/35R18 Hoosier.

Guess I have to try again with Jake as they told me it didn't exist. What is the wait time on these?

Oct 27, 2017 | 11:44 PM

#107

Mike Jesse

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From: Bremerton Wa.

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Originally Posted by KKC7

Guess I have to try again with Jake as they told me it didn't exist. What is the wait time on these?

Jake said the 11-12 in. rears are out of stock. Seems they had a run of them the last few weeks.
The good news is the wait should be about 4-5 weeks for the new batch of wheels.
I'm going to drop ship the tires and have Vibe do mount and road force balance too.
Winter is near so no track time until next spring anyway.

Last edited by Mike Jesse; Oct 28, 2017 at 01:01 AM.

Oct 28, 2017 | 12:17 AM

#108

KKC7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Jesse

Jake said the 11-12 in. rears are out of stock. Seems they a run of them the last few weeks.
The good news is the wait should be about 4-5 weeks for the new batch of wheels.
I'm going to drop ship the tires and have Vibe do mount and road force balance too.
Winter is near so no track time until next spring anyway.

Thanks for the info.

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Oct 28, 2017 | 09:28 AM

#109

bigsapper

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From: Plano TX

Another option for wheels is http://www.bogartracingwheels.net/

Not cheap either, but not as expensive as most options in the Corvette ecosystem. Custom sizing, made to order.

Oct 28, 2017 | 10:38 AM

#110

Mike Jesse

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From: Bremerton Wa.

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Originally Posted by bigsapper

Another option for wheels is http://www.bogartracingwheels.net/

Not cheap either, but not as expensive as most options in the Corvette ecosystem. Custom sizing, made to order.

I had Bogarts Force 5's on my racecar. Extremely light wheel.
Maybe too light for running back and forth to the track.

Oct 28, 2017 | 11:43 AM

#111

GARY2004Z06

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From: Kendall Park NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Jesse

I had Bogarts Force 5's on my racecar. Extremely light wheel.
Maybe too light for running back and forth to the track.

Richie does make a great LW wheel. I am not suggesting them as a DD; however, I have driven on his wheels for the better of a season which did include a 200 mile round trip to work, Atco and then home without issue.

Oct 28, 2017 | 05:48 PM

#112

blown81bu

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Here is my car with full drag pack today
18x12 rear 335/30/18
18x5 front 185/50/18

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Oct 28, 2017 | 11:00 PM

#113

KKC7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blown81bu

Here is my car with full drag pack today
18x12 rear 335/30/18
18x5 front 185/50/18

Looks nice 👀👀 where did you get the wheels from?

Oct 28, 2017 | 11:14 PM

#114

Poppacapp

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Is that a MaxxJax lift? I am considering a lift and those seem nice being able to move them into a corner to save space when not in use.

Oct 30, 2017 | 08:29 AM

#115

blown81bu

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Take a look at these tires
Left is 335/30/18 hoosier
Middle is stock 335/25/20
Right is 315/30/18 hoosier

Shorter is always better i found with my A8 supercharged c7

315s are just a tad shorter than 335s but still wide and def need a 12" wide wheel mho

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Oct 30, 2017 | 01:34 PM

#116

KKC7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blown81bu

So you are running the 315/30/18 in the back right now? What tire are you running in the front?

Oct 30, 2017 | 01:54 PM

#117

blown81bu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KKC7

So you are running the 315/30/18 in the back right now? What tire are you running in the front?

Was im switching to the 315 from the 335 to help w 60 foot and ET.
Shorter is always better and faster mho
My fronts are 185/50/18 MT S/R

Oct 30, 2017 | 06:20 PM

#118

Mike Jesse

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From: Bremerton Wa.

After seeing that 315 in the pic, I might call Jake and change my order from the 11 in. to a 12 in. rim. It looks to be wide for it's sizing.

Oct 30, 2017 | 06:27 PM

#119

blown81bu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Jesse

After seeing that 315 in the pic, I might call Jake and change my order from the 11 in. to a 12 in. rim. It looks to be wide for it's sizing.

I would there just as wide as the 335s...but a bit shorter to help gearing...335s would be happier on a 12.5/13" rim mho

Last edited by blown81bu; Oct 30, 2017 at 06:27 PM.

Oct 30, 2017 | 06:31 PM

#120

blown81bu

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315s vs 335s ....not much difference 315 is the new tire
I will take more.end of week how they look on a 12" rim
Also my loss or gains in 1/4 mile performance

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