i need wheels and tires for the drag strip,what to get?
09-05-2008, 07:58 AM
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i need wheels and tires for the drag strip,what to get?
i have 20" wheels now, and my time slips really suck *****. whats a decent tire/wheel combo to get. id prefer something i could drive to the track but i also dont mind swapping them at the track either if i need to.
anyone got any ideals?
anyone got any ideals?
09-05-2008, 08:09 AM
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If price makes no difference, the way to go would be Bogart 15"s. If price is a concern, then there's 2 options. Greg Weld makes a 17" that summitt sells, though last I knew, the rears were on backordered. They bolt on with no changing of the studs or anything needed. Otherwise, stock 17's all around with M/T's or M&H's is what most people are running. Actually, you can fit stock 16" v6 wheels on the rear, though they won't fit on the front.
For the stock wheels, you'll need M/T 275/40/17 or M&H 275/50/17. If you have forced induction and lower gears, then go with the M&H's. If you're NA then go with the M/Ts.
For the stock wheels, you'll need M/T 275/40/17 or M&H 275/50/17. If you have forced induction and lower gears, then go with the M&H's. If you're NA then go with the M/Ts.
09-05-2008, 08:16 AM
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If price makes no difference, the way to go would be Bogart 15"s. If price is a concern, then there's 2 options. Greg Weld makes a 17" that summitt sells, though last I knew, the rears were on backordered. They bolt on with no changing of the studs or anything needed. Otherwise, stock 17's all around with M/T's or M&H's is what most people are running. Actually, you can fit stock 16" v6 wheels on the rear, though they won't fit on the front.
For the stock wheels, you'll need M/T 275/40/17 or M&H 275/50/17. If you have forced induction and lower gears, then go with the M&H's. If you're NA then go with the M/Ts.
For the stock wheels, you'll need M/T 275/40/17 or M&H 275/50/17. If you have forced induction and lower gears, then go with the M&H's. If you're NA then go with the M/Ts.
09-05-2008, 11:23 AM
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09-05-2008, 12:01 PM
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switching from 20" to 18" wheels
ive decided im going to swap my 20" DD bullits for 18" version.
whats the widest wheel and tire combo i could do on the rear. i bought my wheels used and i dont even remember what offset they are any more.
whats the perfect 18" wheel combo? and tire package for best street/strip. id really like to be able to swap to 18" and be able to drive it to the track and still get decent launchs. i cant afford to buy a new set of tires and wheels just for the drag strip so i need the best of both worlds.
whats the widest wheel and tire combo i could do on the rear. i bought my wheels used and i dont even remember what offset they are any more.
whats the perfect 18" wheel combo? and tire package for best street/strip. id really like to be able to swap to 18" and be able to drive it to the track and still get decent launchs. i cant afford to buy a new set of tires and wheels just for the drag strip so i need the best of both worlds.
09-05-2008, 12:14 PM
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Before I bought my wheels I was told that a 10" wheel was the widest you could install on the s197 front and rear. I have a 18 x 9.5" wheel and I have about 1.5" clearance between the inside of the wheel and the rear swaybar, so that is probably about right. My car came with 18" fanblades that had a +50 offset, my "Beyond" wheels are wider and have a +45 offset. To me it seems that a little more meat on the tires would cushion the daily driver as well as help at the strip. Just as a reference, I am running 255/45/18s all around but you can probably go as wide as 285 on the back. Hope this helps.
09-05-2008, 12:28 PM
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I am going to get the Shelby DD bullets.
18x9 Front - 255/45/18 Nitto 555
18x10 Rear - 305/45/18 Nitto DR
They are basically the same tread pattern between the 2, so rain shouldnt be much of a problem.
Nitto's arent the best at the track but they will beat a regular street radial.
If you go this route I would be interested to check them out since I am in Orlando too.
Only problem is that because they are so tall your overall gearing will be reduced. I am fixing that with 4.10's.
18x9 Front - 255/45/18 Nitto 555
18x10 Rear - 305/45/18 Nitto DR
They are basically the same tread pattern between the 2, so rain shouldnt be much of a problem.
Nitto's arent the best at the track but they will beat a regular street radial.
If you go this route I would be interested to check them out since I am in Orlando too.
Only problem is that because they are so tall your overall gearing will be reduced. I am fixing that with 4.10's.
09-05-2008, 12:40 PM
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If you want to drive to the track on them I would get 2 stock 17 inch wheels.
If you arent in a big hurry I will be selling 2 of mine after I buy new wheels toward the end of the year, and no shipping since we are both in Orlando.
On those 17's I too would suggest 275/50/17 M&H's.
If you want track only I would get a set of the ET streets for the 17" rim. That is a true track time.
I am going to run DR's on my street rims so I will probably get the ET streets for the track for the full performance gain. Just have to have some place to keep the ones you drive in with.
If you arent in a big hurry I will be selling 2 of mine after I buy new wheels toward the end of the year, and no shipping since we are both in Orlando.
On those 17's I too would suggest 275/50/17 M&H's.
If you want track only I would get a set of the ET streets for the 17" rim. That is a true track time.
I am going to run DR's on my street rims so I will probably get the ET streets for the track for the full performance gain. Just have to have some place to keep the ones you drive in with.
09-05-2008, 12:55 PM
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Before I bought my wheels I was told that a 10" wheel was the widest you could install on the s197 front and rear. I have a 18 x 9.5" wheel and I have about 1.5" clearance between the inside of the wheel and the rear swaybar, so that is probably about right. My car came with 18" fanblades that had a +50 offset, my "Beyond" wheels are wider and have a +45 offset. To me it seems that a little more meat on the tires would cushion the daily driver as well as help at the strip. Just as a reference, I am running 255/45/18s all around but you can probably go as wide as 285 on the back. Hope this helps.
ive seen more then that on the back. 295, 305 and i believe i have seen 315 once also.
