Need opinions on the Drag Radial setup I'm thinking of for my ZL1
 

I've been doing some research today on the forums and think I have found the DR setup that might be the best bang for the buck for my ZL1.

After going to the track and having the stock Goodyears turn to mush after 2 runs I think this will be money will spent. Especially since I'm planning upgrades to the car next season (pulleys, CAI, injectors, TB, tune). I'm hoping to pick up another 80rwhp or so.

The best run I had at Bandimere totally stock with stock tires was 12.9 @108 with a 1.9 60' (DA of 8500!). I'm hoping that just the DR's should be able to shave off .4-.6 from my ET. After 2 runs with 1.9 60' times everything after that was like 2.4-2.7 60' and like a full sec slower ET's. This would run me right around $1K total. Any thoughts on this setup? From what I've read everything on the wheel should clear just fine and the MT's are about as good as you can get for the price that will fit wheels we can run.


ZR1 replica wheels in black 18x9.5 w/ 40mm offset from Factory Reproductions
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18X9.5 5X4.75 +40 2009 C6 ZR1 CORVETTE GLOSS BLACK WITH CAP
http://www.factoryreproductions.com/...-Black-c89.htm


Mickey Thompson ET Street II Drag Radials from Amazon of all places, gotta love Prime membership! (cheaper here than Summit or Jegs and I'd get them in 2 days)
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I would only say what are you waiting for!!!

Same set up I'm running except I have Z06 rims for rears.

Approval from the wife :fear: LOL

Great times for your ride, what tires are you getting those 1.45 60' with? slicks?


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Looks like I'm on the right track so far!

Yes, a very good set-up. Sending you a PM too.....

Would these be fine to run with the stock zl1 wheels in the front?

Sure, why not?

That's what I plan on doing

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What tire size would u run up front, sizes are limited on 18s

I don't think the OP, nor the person I quoted, were going to run these on the front of the car. These would be perfect wheels for a set of drag radials to use at the track.
I'm also not sure what you mean when you say sizes are limited on 18's.....check out tirerack.com or discounttiredirect.com......there are LOTS of 18" tires?

I run those rims front and back but it takes work to fit them up front.

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race star industries rims and MTs 18' on back 17' on front

What fitment issues did you run into? I am assuming this is your winter tire setup. I am looking to do the same and don't want to roll my fenders or anything.

Thanks

How do you like the MT's? Have you used others before you got these?

Do you drive them much on the street or swap out rims/tires at the track?