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j.curt · 07-19-2015, 07:40 PM

I am currently running BFG Sport Comp 2 20 inch tires on my car. They are a lot better than the stock Pirellis but still are not doing the job. My car is a 6 speed running about 480 HP and 450 TQ. What setup would you recommend?

Thanks

Ehmsea · 07-20-2015, 11:52 AM

I have no input here, as I am still on the stock pirelli's. But I would like to know what you go to next, as I will be trying something different as well...

Pro Stock John · 07-20-2015, 12:28 PM

Would you buy another set of rims and run drag radials on them?

j.curt · 07-20-2015, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Would you buy another set of rims and run drag radials on them?

Yes,

I know its not the best setup but I am thinking of buying some rear stock SS rims and putting drag radials on those. Once my car gets faster, I will get a better setup. Right now I can't afford to buy 4 rims to have 18's all the way around.

Pro Stock John · 07-21-2015, 12:16 PM

Or just get a set of 18's for the rear only...

blufin · 07-21-2015, 05:12 PM

I have a set of 18' Corvette replicas with MT 305/45/18 drag radials. They were only used twice.
My car was just sold a few days ago and I don't need them any longer.
Tires were @330 a piece new and wheels @120. I would let the set go for $500. I will be posting them in the "for sale" section soon.

j.curt · 07-22-2015, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blufin

I have a set of 18' Corvette replicas with MT 305/45/18 drag radials. They were only used twice.
My car was just sold a few days ago and I don't need them any longer.
Tires were @330 a piece new and wheels @120. I would let the set go for $500. I will be posting them in the "for sale" section soon.

I'm interested. How will it work with 20's in the front and 18's in the back? I did not know you were able to do that.

Do the rims clear the brakes on the SS?

flyer08 · 07-22-2015, 09:20 PM

Have the same rears running 305/45r18 no issue. Next is get -7s for the front like john has

Pro Stock John · 07-23-2015, 08:48 AM

The computer does care if you run 15's to 20's, but it will throw a code if you run tires that are of significantly different sizes. My tires are .8 inches taller in back, no code. But a friend who had 28.8 in back and 27.x in front throws a code.

swiftkart · 07-23-2015, 01:44 PM

20" Mickey's on stock wheels are good for holding roughly 780 rwhp and going low 10's so with your power they should hold just fine until you add more hp, then you can go 18" or 17" later if it's not in your budget right now and you want to keep the same size wheels all around. look at the post titled 10.310 @ 133.97

j.curt · 07-23-2015, 08:41 PM

Thanks. I found a cheap set of stock 20's in my local area. No I need to find some tires

j.curt · 07-26-2015, 08:11 PM

I decided not to go with 20's due to the price of the tire. I know most people put use the 18 inch corvette or corvette replica rims. Is there a certain year that will work for our cars or will any corvette rim work?

I found a set of BFG G-Force R1 drag radials. Does anyone recommend these tires? How many passes/miles should I expect to get on a set of drag radials? My plan is to put them on and drive to the track with them.

Thanks for the help.

mar10 · 07-26-2015, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blufin

I have a set of 18' Corvette replicas with MT 305/45/18 drag radials. They were only used twice.
My car was just sold a few days ago and I don't need them any longer.
Tires were @330 a piece new and wheels @120. I would let the set go for $500. I will be posting them in the "for sale" section soon.

How much for shipping to 85602?

j.curt · 07-26-2015, 08:51 PM

Dang mar10, you are just going to show up and try to buy a drag setup I was trying to buy lol. He posted them in the classified section and they have already sold.

07-19-2015, 07:40 PM	#1
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 952 View My Garage	Tire Question I am currently running BFG Sport Comp 2 20 inch tires on my car. They are a lot better than the stock Pirellis but still are not doing the job. My car is a 6 speed running about 480 HP and 450 TQ. What setup would you recommend? Thanks

07-20-2015, 11:52 AM	#2
Ehmsea Drives: 2013 2SS RS Hurst NPP Join Date: May 2012 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 233 View My Garage	I have no input here, as I am still on the stock pirelli's. But I would like to know what you go to next, as I will be trying something different as well... __________________ No Worries CAI Intake w/washer relocation and race scoop Ported Throttle Body (Polished) Kooks LT stepped headers 1-3/4 to 1-7/8 High Flow Cats Livernois Motorsports Stage 2c Cam Package https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKXyCyBh9BU Hill Start Assist Delete

07-20-2015, 12:28 PM	#3
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Would you buy another set of rims and run drag radials on them? __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

07-21-2015, 12:16 PM	#5
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Or just get a set of 18's for the rear only... __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

07-21-2015, 05:12 PM	#6
blufin Drives: Fire Engine Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 1,415	I have a set of 18' Corvette replicas with MT 305/45/18 drag radials. They were only used twice. My car was just sold a few days ago and I don't need them any longer. Tires were @330 a piece new and wheels @120. I would let the set go for $500. I will be posting them in the "for sale" section soon. __________________ 12.618 @ 110.75 Bone Stock 1/4 mile 8.165 @ 86.52 Bone Stock 1/8 mile 11.189 @ 124.44 on a 1.73 60' TVS2300 3.4 pulley, JRE tuned, Kooks LT headers and HF cats, MBRP catback exhaust, CAI intake, ADM scoop. Stock wheels/tires. Sold

07-22-2015, 09:20 PM	#8
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	Have the same rears running 305/45r18 no issue. Next is get -7s for the front like john has

07-23-2015, 08:48 AM	#9
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	The computer does care if you run 15's to 20's, but it will throw a code if you run tires that are of significantly different sizes. My tires are .8 inches taller in back, no code. But a friend who had 28.8 in back and 27.x in front throws a code. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800 Last edited by Pro Stock John; 07-29-2015 at 08:38 PM.

07-23-2015, 01:44 PM	#10
swiftkart Drives: 2010 SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 693	20" Mickey's on stock wheels are good for holding roughly 780 rwhp and going low 10's so with your power they should hold just fine until you add more hp, then you can go 18" or 17" later if it's not in your budget right now and you want to keep the same size wheels all around. look at the post titled 10.310 @ 133.97

07-23-2015, 08:41 PM	#11
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 952 View My Garage	Thanks. I found a cheap set of stock 20's in my local area. No I need to find some tires

07-26-2015, 08:11 PM	#12
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 952 View My Garage	I decided not to go with 20's due to the price of the tire. I know most people put use the 18 inch corvette or corvette replica rims. Is there a certain year that will work for our cars or will any corvette rim work? I found a set of BFG G-Force R1 drag radials. Does anyone recommend these tires? How many passes/miles should I expect to get on a set of drag radials? My plan is to put them on and drive to the track with them. Thanks for the help. Last edited by j.curt; 07-26-2015 at 09:02 PM.

07-26-2015, 08:51 PM	#14
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 952 View My Garage	Dang mar10, you are just going to show up and try to buy a drag setup I was trying to buy lol. He posted them in the classified section and they have already sold.