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    tires, rims question

    It has come to my conclusion (and others) that I need smaller, lighter rims and tires. I am currently running on 275/40/17 BFG drag radials on chrome 17x9.5 ZR1s.

    My average 60' times are 2.337 but they are coming down with a best of 2.287.
    My average ET is 15.78 @ 86.27 with a best of 15.656 @ 86.77.

    What size tires and would be good for me to run only at the strip and what are some good affordable lightweight rims? trying to get a better 60' time and lower ET

    keep in mind I would keep my 275/40/17 on the front.
    Thanks
    New Toy Red 94 Formula LT1
    RT: .0006 60': 1.894 1/8 mile: 8.351 @ 84.89 1/4 mile: 12.974 @ 107.81
    crashed Red 96 Camaro 3.8l: 14.91 @ 92.38
    The ex wife's Black 98 Firebird 3.8l: 15.23 @ 88.12
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  • #2
    im not really sure what is best...but check out page 2 of "for sale" ...Shirl is selling some
    <b>12 SECOND DUAL STAGE DRY NITROUS POWERED 98 A4 V6 CAMARO<br /><a href=\"http://www.mysickcamaro.50megs.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.MySickCamaro.50megs.com</a><br />Best ET: 12.82@103<br />Best MPH: 104.7<br />Best 60\': 1.75 - Stock TC</b><br /> </font><blockquote><font size=\"1\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">quote:</font><hr /><font size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">Originally posted by Shodown:<br /><strong>1DV6 runs 12\'s...enough said. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size=\"2\" face=\"Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif\">

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    • #3
      17s in the front are killer, but if you must only get rears I would go with some 16" Pro Stars with BFG drag radials on them.

      Then save for some 15x3.5 Pro Stars for the front. :D

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      • #4
        In the long run I would like to get skinnies on the front but for the immediate future I would like to just get rear wheels.
        New Toy Red 94 Formula LT1
        RT: .0006 60': 1.894 1/8 mile: 8.351 @ 84.89 1/4 mile: 12.974 @ 107.81
        crashed Red 96 Camaro 3.8l: 14.91 @ 92.38
        The ex wife's Black 98 Firebird 3.8l: 15.23 @ 88.12

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        • #5
          I have been using 3rd gen 15x7 firebird wheels for the rear with 235/60R15 BFG DRs. My best 60' with 3.23 posi is 2.08, with 4.10 posi is 1.94. 275 DRs are way too big for most of our applications.

          I just bought some Weld ProStar 15x8 and put the same size on cause the old ones were toast. I should be breaking those in next week.

          Good luck!
          2002 Pewter V6 Camaro M5 <br /><br />Quickest stock-motor N/A V6 4th Gen F-body.<br />2nd Quickest N/A V6 4th Gen F-body overall.<br />mods: Gear, weight reduction, tuning <br /><br />Fear the Gear. 13.585 @ 100.05 1.827 60\'<br /><br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.NJFBOA.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.NJFBOA.org</a>

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          • #6
            i gut 2.00s on my zr1s, evan.

            i think drew might still have his skinnies, but i haven't spoken with him in some time.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by '98 BlackBird:
              In the long run I would like to get skinnies on the front but for the immediate future I would like to just get rear wheels.
              skinnies for what slowpoke??? LOL j/k

              i told you that the day i put your tires on for you and april... you NEEEEEED lighter rims those things are a beast.
              ~Jessica~<br />Office Manager @ <a href=\"http://www.fbodycentral.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.fbodycentral.com</a> <br />2001 Firebird GT NBM, A4<br /> <a href=\"http://fbodyqueen.tripod.com/\" target=\"_blank\">http://fbodyqueen.tripod.com/<

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              • #8
                I still have my wheels and am willing to sell them. They are Weld Draglites with MT ET Streets for the rear and skinny draglites on the front with MT Sportsmans... real decent combination that worked well for me. If anyone's interested, drop me an email..
                2004 CE Corvette 10.86@132mph
                1996 Supercharged/Nitrous Camaro RS (For Sale)
                2011 Cadillac CTS-V
                2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT-P
                2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Shirl:
                  I still have my wheels and am willing to sell them. They are Weld Draglites with MT ET Streets for the rear and skinny draglites on the front with MT Sportsmans... real decent combination that worked well for me. If anyone's interested, drop me an email..
                  WAY too much for a 15 second NA car.

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