For drag racing.. thanks.

 

for front or rear? how wide?
how much $$$?

if cheap and for the rear use some c5 z06 fronts...

 

Want to put Hoosier DR's 275/40/17 on them (rears). So 17"x9/9.5" or 17"x10". Something affordable.. (not CCW.) Other option could be 16" I suppose. Thanks.

 

for a 17x9.5 a front c5 zo6 wheel would be the cheapest to find....

that is what i use with mt et streets 26x11.5 17

i found 2 used ones locally for $75 that were gm...they were chromed and the chrome was peeling...

 

Ok, thanks. I have a pair of thin spokes 17x8.5. Should I just use those?

 

you can use those too... there are some people on here that use them.....

 

Ok. Thanks again!

 

recomended wheel width for 275x40x17 off hoosier site is 9" to 11" thats why you use a zo-6 stock front wheel which is 9.5" and not the coupe wheel which is 8.5".

 

This is what I was wondering.. it would work, but the sidewall would bulge and be very tall !
How about a 245 on the rears.. ?

 

I have personally run through three sets of drag radials (275 40 17) on 8.5" rims. I know that they are technically 1/2" narrower than the recommend rim size,but they worked fine for me. The one down side is a slightly reduced contact patch...less rubber laid down.

 

The 275x40x17 Hoosiers with the front Z06 wheels weigh in at 40 1/2 pounds. Excellent tire and is extremely aggressive which may bog your setup. You will need to keep them aired up. This tire can handle a substantial amount of power.

 

agreed, if you run them real low it could cause cupping, but going lower than 18psi shouldn't be necessary

 

I would recommend a old set of C4 ZR1 rims... certain makes of the ZR1 wheel were actually pretty light, you can get a 17x9 or 17x11 rim and they fit fine. Plus you can use some really nice wax on them to make your car go fast!

 

That's what I use.

 

Thanks everyone!

 

I Run M/T Drag Radial 275/40/17 on stock front thinspokes (17X8.5) doesnt bulge, works great. I have been running that way for 5 years. over 1000 passes, so yes, it works!

 

This is the package I looking at, lots of used C4 ZR1s out there!

 

Also, 17x9" off a 98-00 WS6 firebird are great, there lighter than the C4 "ZR1" style and not too hard to find. they are a polished aluminum 5 spoke rim.