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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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I am using C5z front 17x9.5 wheels for my rear drag setup on my C6 which is lowered all the way down on WCC lowering bolts. I am currently running 26 11.5 17 MT ET Street. Will the new Hoosier drag slick measuring 28 10 17 rub or not? I am not good with all this measuring stuff. Here are specs for MT ET Street and the Hoosier Drag Slick. I am needing to get my rpms down a little so that is why I am considering these new Hoosiers. If they will almost clear I may have to raise the rear of the car at the drag strip a bit if I need to.


MT ET Street
sidewall width 11.1
tread width 9.5
diameter 26.5
circum 83


Hoosier Drag Slick
section width on 8" rim 11.3
tread width 9.5
diamter 28
circum 88

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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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I think they should clear but yes, you might have to raise it back up a little bit. I know 28s will rub on many (most?) C5s but I think the C6 might have a tiny bit more room back there.
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