Drag Racing wheel and tire combo - Page 2

2018ZL1 · 04-01-2019, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by big dave

I had to double check my timeslips and revise what I posted. I was off by a couple hundreds. I do agree that it should've been at least a 10.95 if the soup nazi (Seinfeld) hadn't shown up. lol

Torque Nazi!

SgtRick · 05-24-2019, 09:51 AM

I'm new to the 2019 ZL1. I traded my 2010 ZR1 for it. My question is on the ZR1 the TPMS saw the tire pressure was down and took away some of the car's functions. Is it the same with the ZL1?

2018ZL1 · 05-24-2019, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SgtRick

I'm new to the 2019 ZL1. I traded my 2010 ZR1 for it. My question is on the ZR1 the TPMS saw the tire pressure was down and took away some of the car's functions. Is it the same with the ZL1?

I drop mine down to 18-20 pounds at the drag strip and the only issue I have is the low pressure light on the dash and an email from onstar telling me I have low pressures!

If they only knew!!

Jimabe · 05-24-2019, 11:38 AM

Another option for rims are the Forgestars. Made by Weld but cheaper...even cheaper than the RaceStars. There are a few options. I did rear only and went with the 17 x 11. It's listed to fit the Vette C6 with a bolt circle of 5 x 120.65 instead of 5 x 120, but fits just fine. It's real close caliper to balancing weight clearance, but works. I too chose the 305/45/17 MT R. If it ever stops raining in the Midwest, will get it out to see how it performs...

SgtRick · 08-26-2019, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Fraxum

OP I did the same thing as 2018ZL1 on the back except I did the 10.5" width. No skinnies for me. Those ET Street S/Ses hook pretty well and aren't too bad on the street @32 pounds. Almost as good of a compromise tires as NT555Rs. But the Nitto sizes are too tall for the ZL1.

If you buy those Drag Stars make sure you lightly grease the barrel of the Special Chevy lugs. Otherwise they are a PIA to get to torque. And I ma told the torque on these lugs should be 90-100 instead of the 140 Chevy recommended. More info in my build thread. But don't expect miracles with the DRs IF you can get a low 1.7 you are doing good. There is even a slight ZL1 A10 bog to protect that expensive diff.

I bought the 17" Forgestar F14 drag pak with MT 305/35/17 drag radials for my 2019 ZL1. I have the tires, but the wheels will be shipped in September hopefully. My question is do I need the TPMS in the wheels, which will be used at the drag strip only and then the street tires put back on.

ssmofo · 08-27-2019, 02:46 PM

Forgestars are friggen awesome and light, I run them on my 99 bird, great quality and light as heck, 17x10.5 front 18.x4.5 in the front is what Id run on a 6th gen.

G2K · 08-28-2019, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SgtRick

I bought the 17" Forgestar F14 drag pak with MT 305/35/17 drag radials for my 2019 ZL1. I have the tires, but the wheels will be shipped in September hopefully. My question is do I need the TPMS in the wheels, which will be used at the drag strip only and then the street tires put back on.

You don't, I've been doing it for a year now... TPMS affect nothing on this car unless you don't want the light on. I, just like you only slip on the DR for the day of strip/Mexico and take them off after... In some cases I have gone to work full race mode for a couple of days (seats out and on DR) no problem whatsoever.

13screw · 10-15-2019, 12:08 AM

Can someone confirm the 17x10.5 race stars with a 305 45 17 fits a zl1 without any modifications? Figured the 10.5 vs the 9.5 would be better suited for a 305/45/17

IneedAZ · 10-15-2019, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 13screw

Can someone confirm the 17x10.5 race stars with a 305 45 17 fits a zl1 without any modifications? Figured the 10.5 vs the 9.5 would be better suited for a 305/45/17

Also, how does the height of that tire compare to a factory tire height?

IneedAZ · 10-15-2019, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 2018ZL1

pick of said combo!

Any issue of sway on the big end with that combo?

IneedAZ · 10-15-2019, 08:24 AM

Lastly, anybody running this Wheel from Chevy Performance. Any issue on a ZL1 running 16's? I like that Bead Lock!!
https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...maro/drag-race

Choda · 10-15-2019, 09:21 AM

^^^ those are sharp! 16s though if your going to brand a drag racing wheel and also offer smaller rear brakes, make them 15s.

13screw · 10-15-2019, 02:35 PM

i guess ill ask this again because someone decided to post 3 separate times below my question.
Can someone confirm the 17x10.5 race stars with a 305 45 17 fits a zl1 without any modifications? Figured the 10.5 vs the 9.5 would be better suited for a 305/45/17

SienarSystems · 10-15-2019, 03:58 PM

Don’t know about the race stars but here’s weld’s fit guide for our cars
https://4aah2h38qz0d1pp9jb46vzfw-wpe...Guide-2018.pdf

05-24-2019, 11:38 AM	#18
Jimabe Drives: 2018 Red ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Spring grove IL Posts: 190	Another option for rims are the Forgestars. Made by Weld but cheaper...even cheaper than the RaceStars. There are a few options. I did rear only and went with the 17 x 11. It's listed to fit the Vette C6 with a bolt circle of 5 x 120.65 instead of 5 x 120, but fits just fine. It's real close caliper to balancing weight clearance, but works. I too chose the 305/45/17 MT R. If it ever stops raining in the Midwest, will get it out to see how it performs... __________________ Mods: RotoFab Big Gulp, 2" Kooks, Metco 9.1" pulley, Green belt, 103 NW TB, Tune, WeapX Boost Chiller, ADM Coolant reservoir, Jokerz Full Tilt SC Port, Elite E2X Can, Corsa Sport Catback, LED markers, 1LE Tail lights, HO reverse LED's, Red SC Lid, Forgestar 17x11/MickeyT Street R's for Drags

10-15-2019, 08:24 AM	#25
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,110 View My Garage	Lastly, anybody running this Wheel from Chevy Performance. Any issue on a ZL1 running 16's? I like that Bead Lock!! https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...maro/drag-race __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

10-15-2019, 09:21 AM	#26
Choda Drives: Turbo 6.2 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Buffalo Posts: 702	^^^ those are sharp! 16s though if your going to brand a drag racing wheel and also offer smaller rear brakes, make them 15s. __________________ 2016 Turbo Camaro SS - 800hp/900tq 9.7@146 2018 LTZ Z71 Redline Silverado - 381hp/420tq 13.8@100

05-24-2019, 09:51 AM	#16
SgtRick Drives: 1968 Camaro and 2019 ZL1 Join Date: May 2019 Location: CA Posts: 51	I'm new to the 2019 ZL1. I traded my 2010 ZR1 for it. My question is on the ZR1 the TPMS saw the tire pressure was down and took away some of the car's functions. Is it the same with the ZL1?

08-27-2019, 02:46 PM	#20
ssmofo Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Dallas Posts: 420	Forgestars are friggen awesome and light, I run them on my 99 bird, great quality and light as heck, 17x10.5 front 18.x4.5 in the front is what Id run on a 6th gen.

10-15-2019, 12:08 AM	#22
13screw Drives: 17 ZL1 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 51	Can someone confirm the 17x10.5 race stars with a 305 45 17 fits a zl1 without any modifications? Figured the 10.5 vs the 9.5 would be better suited for a 305/45/17

10-15-2019, 02:35 PM	#27
13screw Drives: 17 ZL1 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 51	i guess ill ask this again because someone decided to post 3 separate times below my question. Can someone confirm the 17x10.5 race stars with a 305 45 17 fits a zl1 without any modifications? Figured the 10.5 vs the 9.5 would be better suited for a 305/45/17

10-15-2019, 03:58 PM	#28
SienarSystems Drives: ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: NYC (almost) Posts: 339	Don’t know about the race stars but here’s weld’s fit guide for our cars https://4aah2h38qz0d1pp9jb46vzfw-wpe...Guide-2018.pdf

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