Drag setup

[Greenhornet2]

I think I've decided on what I am going to use. Let me know what you think. It will be run on the street probably never at the track. I am thinking the ZL1 replica 18x11 rear wheels and Nitto NT-05R 315/40/18s. They are 28" tall I believe. $300/wheel $350/tire so about $1400 for the set new. Any other affordable suggestions? I'm not spending much more than that.

[NoDakZ/28]

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305's instead of 315's. Not sure how close you guys are but this could save you some cash.

[Chris49066SS]

For a drag setup, I think thats the wrong way to go. First, a wheel that big is going to be heavy. Too much rotational weight. You'd be better off going with a 17 inch wheel and a less wide tire, like around 275ish. Next, your power level and gearing comes into play. If you are 3.45 stock rearend, you need more gear, and using a smaller diameter tire is a way to get outta the hole quicker without changing the gears. A 26" tire would help out a lot. However, you may want to think about doing a bias-ply slick since you're a stick car, for a soft sidewall (cuz you're not gonna have a lot, if you're on that short of a tire) to soak up some of that drivetrain shock. Big thing is, you need all the gearing you can get, and all the weight reduction you can get to get that 5th gen porker hurtling down the quarter.

RaceStars are inexpensive wheels, not a lightweight like Weld, but you are, as with anything, going to get what you pay for.

[Greenhornet2]

I'm going to be around 600 WHP. Going with a small tire like that I'm worried about traction. Eventually I will go with 3.91's I am stock now. The ZL1 replica wheels are 30lbs I think. The reason I was going with 315's is because that is the only tire in NT05r that is close to my stock height, again, worried about traction loss on the street gearing it down too much. I'd be open to a 17" setup if the price was right. It is not that important to me at this point in time, I doubt I will be racing much.

[Greenhornet2]

Originally Posted by NoDak1LE

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=555777



305's instead of 315's. Not sure how close you guys are but this could save you some cash.

Thank you, PMed him

[Chris49066SS]

Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

I'm going to be around 600 WHP. Going with a small tire like that I'm worried about traction. Eventually I will go with 3.91's I am stock now. The ZL1 replica wheels are 30lbs I think. The reason I was going with 315's is because that is the only tire in NT05r that is close to my stock height, again, worried about traction loss on the street gearing it down too much. I'd be open to a 17" setup if the price was right. It is not that important to me at this point in time, I doubt I will be racing much.

If staying stock tire height, 4.10s and a lightweight clutch will be really good, along with solid cradle bushings, toe rods and trailing arms to get rid of the wheelhop. Then some Mickey Thompsons. Nittos need plenty of heat and can really suck on the street because they are a harder compound.

[Jayjellyfish212]

I’ve got a set for sale since I moved into a full drag pack. I got mine to test the car for how well it would perform on the track more so to see how my suspension would behave. I then moved into my drag pack as I planned.

My friend Andy also has a set for Sale.

Mine are brand new with less than 600 street driven miles and 6 track passes on the tires. Mine are mint like brand new. Hardly even broken in. I have satin Zl1 18x11 reps. With Nitto NTO5r 315/40’s. They are balanced for street and have TPMS in them. I will not take less than $850 for the pair.

My friend Andy has a set for sale on the forum asking $750. His are 18x11 Zl1 reps gloss black (hardly can tell though, look like satin to me) w/ Nitto NTO5r 305/45.

Can’t beat either set as they are both a great deal.

[Greenhornet2]

Yea i'm fighting wheel hop now with hankook ventus 305/35/20. They actually hooked up through first after a short burnout and an easy launch i got full traction in first. I'm not dynotuned yet though so i'm not sure how much power I'll be picking up and they might not hold after that. I'm going to get lowers and toe links soon. I have lower springs too i haven't put on yet do i need different lower control arms for lowered 1.4 inches

[Chris49066SS]

Thats because Hankook Ventus (I've never heard of Nexus) aren't drag tires, they are designed for roadrace, with a harder compound than a drag radial. And I am guessing you have stock rubber cradle bushings, toe rods and trailing arms? And no camber bolts or a drag alignment? Just a guess. And lowering the car is, well, it sounds like you're headed more toward the road course/track car route than the drag racing route. To answer that last question, if you lower your car, you will limit yourself in choice of wheel sizes and brands. For instance, a 15" conversion from the reputable companies BMR and Carlyle Racing require very specific, custom made lower control arms, trailing arms and toe rods to be able to clear the wheel. Even then, some people have issues with anything but Welds. Not to mention that lowering the car by 1.4" is going to warrant different shocks, perhaps some adjustable coilovers because the OEM shocks are not really made to operate that low. And you'd want double adjustable to be able to adjust the spring rate, because if its not at the right settings and lowered, you'll hurt your weight transfer on the launch. Ahh drag setup vs. road race setup. Mine is for drag racing. Good luck with your build, and do plenty of reading and research.

[Greenhornet2]

Yes, ventus tires my bad. I have poly inserts in the cradle and adjustable trailing arms and toe links in the mail. I am set up more for road course yes. I am just getting to get a decent enough traction set up to do ok in the 1/4, i know it won't be the best or optimal. I enjoy handling and drags lol tough to do with one car i know =). I can tell you know your drag racing, appreciate the input.

[Chris49066SS]

No problem thats why we are all here, to learn more about how to make these awesome cars the way we want em!

[Greenhornet2]

I'm rethinking again. I checked out racestars, they are 10lb lighter per wheel and only $335/wheel about. If I go this route I will go with 17's. Then the question is ET streets or M&H racemaster drag slicks MHR173. Anyone run these slicks? They are Bias ply 28x10.5 I would think they will hook better than ET streets, and are cheaper. I will only be putting these on if I go to race, so I won't be putting more than say 25 miles on them per race night.

[Tajefe Couple]

Don't run those but a bias ply should defiantly make for a better softer compound drag tire than the ET streets, would also think would hook much better and not have to burn off as much to get em to stick. Be interesting to see what way you go.

[Chris49066SS]

The appeal of the bias ply slick is that their soft sidewall is efficient at absorbing the drivetrain shock of the M6 as opposed to the 6L80, which fares well with a good drag radial, particularly with a higher stall torque converter..