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JMAN311 · 09-25-2013, 02:04 PM

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
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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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Supercharged SS · 09-25-2013, 02:07 PM

I would only say what are you waiting for!!!

Camarojt · 09-25-2013, 02:36 PM

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

JMAN311 · 09-25-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

I would only say what are you waiting for!!!

Approval from the wife

LOL

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

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Originally Posted by Camarojt

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

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

blazzin1 · 09-25-2013, 03:23 PM

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

ZL1 Spoked · 09-25-2013, 07:19 PM

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

white ZL1 · 09-25-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 Spoked

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

Sure, why not?

JMAN311 · 09-25-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 Spoked

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

That's what I plan on doing

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Originally Posted by white 2SS/RS

Sure, why not?

SS2-1LE · 09-25-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by white 2SS/RS

Sure, why not?

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

white ZL1 · 09-26-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SS2-1LE

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?

Pro Stock John · 09-26-2013, 11:00 AM

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

FNH · 09-26-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

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

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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

JMAN311 · 09-26-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tpower

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

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?

09-25-2013, 02:04 PM	#1
JMAN311 Drives: 2013 F-150 Limited Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,191	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 1589540342 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) http://www.amazon.com/Mickey-Thompso...keywords=3786R __________________ There just might be a 2016 Camaro or Corvette in my future... _____________________________________________ Previous Chevy's 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6\|SIM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS\|M6\|CGM Exterior\|Gray Int 2000 Camaro SS\|M6\|SLP headers\|SLP center mounted quad exhaust\|Magnaflow muffler\|Hypertech programmed 2001 Corvette\|M6\|LG Motorsports Headers\|Corsa Touring Cat-back\|Magnaflow X Pipe\|Hurst short-throw\|Dyno tuned

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09-26-2013, 11:00 AM	#11
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09-26-2013, 12:38 PM	#12
tpower DBLCHBY III Drives: 15 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Team Canada Posts: 2,789	race star industries rims and MTs 18' on back 17' on front __________________

09-25-2013, 02:07 PM	#2
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	I would only say what are you waiting for!!!

09-25-2013, 02:36 PM	#3
Camarojt Drives: 2011camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Allen, Tx Posts: 2,201	Same set up I'm running except I have Z06 rims for rears.

09-25-2013, 03:23 PM	#5
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Yes, a very good set-up. Sending you a PM too.....