rear DR and Slick for 1/8th mile

oldman · 02-02-2016, 09:54 PM

I have an M6 and I'm mainly an auto guy. My local strip has POOR prep and has gone to 1/8 mile for most races. I need consistency. I'm thinking 10 or 11" wide on 18" rims. Please give me suggestions on type of DR or Slick and reasonable rims.

Also If somebody has an opinion on just sticking to 20" factory take offs and a DR / Slick I'd be interested in hearing it. I like the idea of matching rims when I race.

oldman · 02-02-2016, 09:56 PM

Oh I should add, I'll probably never go past a mild NA build:
CNC heads, intake manifold, TB, mild cam, tune, headers full exhaust. Say 525 HP.

laynlo15 · 02-02-2016, 10:41 PM

I'd first take it to the track and get a baseline and get used to driving that car at the track. I ran an 18" on my supercharged g8gt, Nitto NTR's or M/T drag radial. My car went the fastest with the M/T and had the best 60' times with that tire.

Merc · 02-03-2016, 01:01 AM

I run my M6 on Slicks & Skinnies, but you have to go to a 17" wheels to do that. 17" rims are not cheap though.

oldman · 02-03-2016, 04:35 PM

I was under the impression that 18" were needed to clear the rear caliper.

I did find a 275 40 on 20" MT that would fit stock take off 9.5" wheels.

oldman · 02-03-2016, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laynlo15

I'd first take it to the track and get a baseline and get used to driving that car at the track. I ran an 18" on my supercharged g8gt, Nitto NTR's or M/T drag radial. My car went the fastest with the M/T and had the best 60' times with that tire.

I like M/T, my strip really sucks. It not like Houston or San Antonio which have really nice and prepped tracks. Heck my stock Civic can but through two gears...

Merc · 02-03-2016, 05:04 PM

17" Bogarts or Welds fit the 5th Gen SS for sure.

SGT Stretch · 02-23-2016, 09:38 PM

I plan on using the new MT 20" DR. might as well since I have my stock wheels sitting in a box in the garage. Gotta love getting an extra set of wheels when you order the LPO lol

oldman · 02-24-2016, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGT Stretch

I plan on using the new MT 20" DR. might as well since I have my stock wheels sitting in a box in the garage. Gotta love getting an extra set of wheels when you order the LPO lol

so you doing the 275 /40?
they are a little tall.

http://www.summitracing.com/cart/add...uyNowButtonMTT

I hope it is enough, as stated my track is really really bad. Worst than the poduck track in my hometown in west Texas. I was thinking 305 or even 315 on 10 to 10.5 wide

SGT Stretch · 02-24-2016, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman

so you doing the 275 /40?
they are a little tall.

http://www.summitracing.com/cart/add...uyNowButtonMTT

I hope it is enough, as stated my track is really really bad. Worst than the poduck track in my hometown in west Texas. I was thinking 305 or even 315 on 10 to 10.5 wide

I think it should be fine. Slightly taller than the new tires yes, but the exact size of the 5th gens tire. I wonder if anyone has picked em up and seen how well they clear. I know there are folks already posting times with DR's just don't know which ones and what size.

Snowblind · 02-24-2016, 09:09 PM

I have lpo wheels also and just stretched my extra 9.5's to 11 and ordered the 305/35/20 m/t's. I'll keep you posted on the clearance of them if you didn't already buy the other ones.

trz174 · 02-25-2016, 07:14 PM

I run a set of DRs and a set of slicks on Welds that I bought for my 12 ZL1. There are no clearance issues at all on a 16 SS but you need lug nuts. The 16 SS lug nuts are too big to fit. Suggest that when balanced, you keep the weights to the inside as much as possible to avoid the calipers. I'm not saying this is the best setup. I had the wheels and tires on hand and bolted them on. Both combos worked.

oldman · 03-01-2016, 06:00 PM

what diameter were your welds?

I found this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18x8-5-18x9-...BWLVwg&vxp=mtr

18x9.5 and that let me run 305/40R18 N555R

I still have one Challenger left so a unilug for now is preferable.

SGT Stretch · 03-01-2016, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowblind

I have lpo wheels also and just stretched my extra 9.5's to 11 and ordered the 305/35/20 m/t's. I'll keep you posted on the clearance of them if you didn't already buy the other ones.

Awesome if this works that might be the route I go. I've always been nervous about putting bigger tires on smaller wheels. width wise of course.

02-02-2016, 09:54 PM	#1
oldman Drives: SS 6 speed of course Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hilo, HI Posts: 4,322	rear DR and Slick for 1/8th mile I have an M6 and I'm mainly an auto guy. My local strip has POOR prep and has gone to 1/8 mile for most races. I need consistency. I'm thinking 10 or 11" wide on 18" rims. Please give me suggestions on type of DR or Slick and reasonable rims. Also If somebody has an opinion on just sticking to 20" factory take offs and a DR / Slick I'd be interested in hearing it. I like the idea of matching rims when I race.

02-02-2016, 10:41 PM	#3
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	I'd first take it to the track and get a baseline and get used to driving that car at the track. I ran an 18" on my supercharged g8gt, Nitto NTR's or M/T drag radial. My car went the fastest with the M/T and had the best 60' times with that tire. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

02-03-2016, 01:01 AM	#4
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,292	I run my M6 on Slicks & Skinnies, but you have to go to a 17" wheels to do that. 17" rims are not cheap though. __________________ My Build Thread

02-03-2016, 05:04 PM	#7
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,292	17" Bogarts or Welds fit the 5th Gen SS for sure. __________________ My Build Thread

02-23-2016, 09:38 PM	#8
SGT Stretch Drives: 2016 Hyper Metallic Blue SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 588	I plan on using the new MT 20" DR. might as well since I have my stock wheels sitting in a box in the garage. Gotta love getting an extra set of wheels when you order the LPO lol __________________

02-02-2016, 09:56 PM	#2
oldman Drives: SS 6 speed of course Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hilo, HI Posts: 4,322	Oh I should add, I'll probably never go past a mild NA build: CNC heads, intake manifold, TB, mild cam, tune, headers full exhaust. Say 525 HP.

02-03-2016, 04:35 PM	#5
oldman Drives: SS 6 speed of course Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hilo, HI Posts: 4,322	I was under the impression that 18" were needed to clear the rear caliper. I did find a 275 40 on 20" MT that would fit stock take off 9.5" wheels.

02-24-2016, 09:09 PM	#11
Snowblind Drives: '16 2SS / '05 SRT10 Ram / '65 bu Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Philthy Posts: 978	I have lpo wheels also and just stretched my extra 9.5's to 11 and ordered the 305/35/20 m/t's. I'll keep you posted on the clearance of them if you didn't already buy the other ones. __________________ H/C SBE 9.80@140 powered by Texas Speed

02-25-2016, 07:14 PM	#12
trz174 Drives: Used to Drive Blue Camaros Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 559	I run a set of DRs and a set of slicks on Welds that I bought for my 12 ZL1. There are no clearance issues at all on a 16 SS but you need lug nuts. The 16 SS lug nuts are too big to fit. Suggest that when balanced, you keep the weights to the inside as much as possible to avoid the calipers. I'm not saying this is the best setup. I had the wheels and tires on hand and bolted them on. Both combos worked.

03-01-2016, 06:00 PM	#13
oldman Drives: SS 6 speed of course Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hilo, HI Posts: 4,322	what diameter were your welds? I found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/18x8-5-18x9-...BWLVwg&vxp=mtr 18x9.5 and that let me run 305/40R18 N555R I still have one Challenger left so a unilug for now is preferable. __________________ Forged short block, large duration sub .600 lift Cam Motion cam, 7200 RPM fuel cut, Pray Ported Heads, 3.85 pulley D1X, stage II intercooler, DSX secondary low side, DSX E85 sensor, Lingenfelter big bore 2.0 pump, ported front cats, 60608 Borla, LT4 injectors, ZL1 1LE driveshaft and Katech ported TB, ported MSD intake, BTR valvetrain, ARP studs, ProFlow valves, PS4 tires.

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