Tire question for stock tune ZL1/SS M6 bog experts!

JonDaddy82 · 02-19-2019, 10:55 AM

Could one run a drag pack with these tires and launch with any success on a lightly modded ZL1? I only have basic intake/exhaust at this point and am maintaining the stock tune for warranty reasons for the time being.

18ss376 · 02-19-2019, 07:54 PM

I would go with a radial instead of a bias-ply

KingLT1 · 02-19-2019, 08:52 PM

stick cars need bias ply to hook.

JonD · 02-20-2019, 07:34 AM

Those MT ET Street R’s work pretty damn good on my stick car

JonDaddy82 · 02-20-2019, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JonD

Those MT ET Street R’s work pretty damn good on my stick car

You have a 26" tall radial version correct?

Basically looking for input from people WITHOUT a tune, with an M6, this specific bias-ply tire, and full torque management in place.

JonD · 02-20-2019, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JonDaddy82

You have a 26" tall radial version correct?

Basically looking for input from people WITHOUT a tune, with an M6, this specific bias-ply tire, and full torque management in place.

I do have a 26” Tall tire and even though I’m not a ZL1, I’m tuned making decent power. If I launch at less than 3,500 I bog dead on my face at the track so hopefully you can try and translate than into the kind of power you’re making.

I don’t know how the torque management is on the ZL1 but assume it’s the same as the manual SS. Which on stock Tune was as terrible as it gets

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Originally Posted by Scottyz

Will 17s clear the rear brakes on a ZL1?

Yea & the setup that I run to clear brakes on the 1LE/ZL1 is below

DragStar 17x9.5 #92-795252G
Mickey Thompson ET Street R’s P275/40-17
DragStar - 18x5 #92-850245G
M&H - 185/50R18

Scottyz · 02-20-2019, 10:55 AM

Will 17s clear the rear brakes on a ZL1?

JonDaddy82 · 02-20-2019, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottyz

Will 17s clear the rear brakes on a ZL1?

Not all, but many will. Racestars, Forgestars, Welds, etc.

18ss376 · 02-20-2019, 02:38 PM

I think the Weld Racing RT-S S71 17"x5" will fit on the front of a SS with Brembo brakes

JonDaddy82 · 02-20-2019, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 18ss376

I think the Weld Racing RT-S S71 17"x5" will fit on the front of a SS with Brembo brakes

Not on a ZL1. But that’s the point of this particular thread.

Scottyz · 02-20-2019, 08:36 PM

Carlyle has a couple weld racing kits that are pricey but look killer. And it looks like the 17 is used on the back of a ZL1

JonDaddy82 · 02-20-2019, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottyz

Carlyle has a couple weld racing kits that are pricey but look killer. And it looks like the 17 is used on the back of a ZL1

Totally.

But the main question was will this much tire cause TOO much bogging on a stock tune M6?

JonD · 02-21-2019, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JonDaddy82

Totally.

But the main question was will this much tire cause TOO much bogging on a stock tune M6?

Use a tire calculator, If the tire is bigger than OEM my only suggestion will be yes it’ll bog at a prepped track on a torque managed stock tune.

Yes you can MAKE that 28” tall tire work

18ss376 · 02-21-2019, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JonDaddy82

Not on a ZL1. But that’s the point of this particular thread.

WRONG!
The thread is titled: "Tire question for stock tune ZL1/SS M6 bog experts!"
See the "SS" in the title, that should give you a clue....

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02-19-2019, 10:55 AM	#1
JonDaddy82 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Coupe NFG M6 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Nolensville, TN Posts: 618	Tire question for stock tune ZL1/SS M6 bog experts! Could one run a drag pack with these tires and launch with any success on a lightly modded ZL1? I only have basic intake/exhaust at this point and am maintaining the stock tune for warranty reasons for the time being. Attached Images __________________ 1989 Forumla 350 WS6 <- High School 2000 Trans Am Firehawk <- After High School 2017 Colorado Z71 <- Daily 2018 ZL1 M6 <- Not Daily

02-19-2019, 08:52 PM	#3
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 6,793	stick cars need bias ply to hook. __________________ 2016 NFG 1SS A8 Options-2SS Leather/NPP Perf. mods-Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel/103mm TB/Rotofab Big Gulp/Cat Deletes/Corsa NPP Per. times- 10.5 @ 137 w/ 1.8 60ft Full weight on 20's 1200DA

02-20-2019, 07:34 AM	#4
JonD Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Arizona Posts: 292	Those MT ET Street R’s work pretty damn good on my stick car __________________ 🌽 Sauced, 2018 SS 1LE - 123mph @ 5,000 DA ARH 2”x3” FULL System, Pray Ported MSD Intake Manifold, Pray Ported GM 95mm TB, RotoFab CAI, DsX e85 Kit, MightyMouse Catch Can, NicD Tune https://instagram.com/corn_sauced?ut...d=o0ako89uurwl

02-19-2019, 07:54 PM	#2
18ss376 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 520	I would go with a radial instead of a bias-ply

02-20-2019, 10:55 AM	#7
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	Will 17s clear the rear brakes on a ZL1?

02-20-2019, 02:38 PM	#9
18ss376 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 520	I think the Weld Racing RT-S S71 17"x5" will fit on the front of a SS with Brembo brakes

02-20-2019, 08:36 PM	#11
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	Carlyle has a couple weld racing kits that are pricey but look killer. And it looks like the 17 is used on the back of a ZL1

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