Drag Slicks

[Mirroredshades]

What do you guys think is the perfect size drag slicks for our cars? 15, 16, 17? How wide for the wheels and tires? I am gong to put it on a spare set so they will see no road use.

My suspension is essentially stock.

A couple of my buddies are running Mustangs and I'm tired of listening to them brag.

[ZMAN_DIEHL!!!]

I dont know why theyre bragging
stock mustangs are garbage for the amount of money they cost hahahahah

[Mirroredshades]

Yeah, that's why I am wanting to get some slicks so I can end the superflous bs.

I don't mean to hijack my own thread, but, this looks like a pretty good deal for someone who wants ZR1 wheels and slicks.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=694729

[Injuneer]

If you mean "drag radials" rather than "slicks", the 315/35-17 BFG's are pretty sticky. They have served me well on the street, able to hold up to a 500HP, high stall convertor, and 3.73 gears. Can't really spray on the street with them, but NA they provide decent hookup. With a seperate set of wheels for the track, go for the 275/50-15.

315/35-17 BFG DR's on 17x11 ZR1 wheels:



For track ONLY use, the 16" versions of the M/T ET Streets or Hoosier QTP's will provide excellent traction. You might see a marginal improvement by using 15's instead of 16's, but unless you are making pretty decent HP, the 16's will be fine.

Once you start pushing of 500HP, the 28x11.5-15 QTP's or ET Streets will be required.

28x10.5-15W ET Drags on 15x10 Weld Pro-Stars:

[Mirroredshades]

Thanx Fred! I knew there was at least 1 straight line guy here. I have always been an M/T and BFG guy but I have heard good things about Hoosiers from my circle track friends. Who makes the best tires for the strip?

[Injuneer]

I've used ET Streets, Hoosier QTP's and ET Drags. They all seem to do what they are supposed to. People I know who race a lot use the same tires.

M/T is reportedly coming out with their own version of a "Drag Radial" in 4th Gen sizes, and they are supposed to be very sticky.