View Full Version : Yay! Drag radials!
BobtheMonkee
05-19-2009, 06:19 PM
So, i was browsing craigslist today and stumbled upon some VERY local Z06 wheels with lightly used mickey thompsons on them for $200!
They are 17" 275 with 54mm offset.
Cant wait to try them out, here are some pics! They are pretty dusty and i havent gotten around to cleaning them up...i'll wash em tomorrrow and take more pics with them on the car. they are some SLICK looking rims!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/bobthemonkee1/IMG_0404.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/bobthemonkee1/IMG_0406.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/bobthemonkee1/IMG_0407.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/bobthemonkee1/IMG_0408.jpg
G8GT721
05-19-2009, 06:22 PM
Nice
im assuming you car is lowered, i was hoping someone would do the work for me before i start buying rims/tires and hope the fit
-Ray-
05-19-2009, 06:25 PM
You lucky SOB. LOL
Awesome man.
GeorgeInNePa
05-19-2009, 06:27 PM
You lucky SOB. LOL
Awesome man.
This
200 each or for the set?
Either way that's either a good deal or a smoking great deal!
BobtheMonkee
05-19-2009, 06:45 PM
yeah, everything seems to fit ok, i didnt get a chance to drive around with them due to the horrible rain here, but i didnt see any clearance issues
And yes, this was an AMAZING deal! $200 for the SET! Thats why i jumped on it right after i saw it on CL.
micheal0484
05-19-2009, 07:23 PM
Gotta love craigslist. Thats a steal for $200
Mike P
05-20-2009, 11:47 AM
I'm pretty sure this is the same wheel / tire combo I asked about in my "Will These Work?" (Take II) thread....... this is good.... :)
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So, i was browsing craigslist today and stumbled upon some VERY local Z06 wheels with lightly used mickey thompsons on them for $200!
They are 17" 275 with 54mm offset.
Cant wait to try them out, here are some pics! They are pretty dusty and i havent gotten around to cleaning them up...i'll wash em tomorrrow and take more pics with them on the car. they are some SLICK looking rims!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/bobthemonkee1/IMG_0404.jpg
confused2much
05-20-2009, 11:58 AM
Very nice find!
G8GT721
05-20-2009, 04:59 PM
You lucky SOB. LOL
Awesome man.
who me?
edmanet
05-20-2009, 06:23 PM
Congrats.......My DRs just took me on an 11 second run.
1bad03snake
05-21-2009, 03:56 AM
Congrats.......My DRs just took me on an 11 second run.
what size tire/rim where you on? I have gto 17's that im looking for a drag radial for.
edmanet
05-21-2009, 05:16 AM
what size tire/rim where you on? I have gto 17's that im looking for a drag radial for.
I'm using MT Street Radials 275/40R17 on 17x8 GTO rims.
Mike P
05-21-2009, 05:44 AM
I'm using MT Street Radials 275/40R17 on 17x8 GTO rims.
Roy:
Where did you get them mounted at? And was there anything special that needed to be done?
I'm thinking of just going the GTO rim route too......
....
BobtheMonkee
05-21-2009, 06:40 AM
well, i went to Test and Tunes at Pacific Raceways last night, and these tires held up like a champ! feels nice to be able to actually hook and keep traction on the 1-2 shift! got a new best, but i still suck at launching. i have yet to get a 60' under 2.000
12.710@112.04
fiveoh
05-21-2009, 03:09 PM
That pic in your sig is hillarious.
edmanet
05-21-2009, 04:21 PM
well, i went to Test and Tunes at Pacific Raceways last night, and these tires held up like a champ! feels nice to be able to actually hook and keep traction on the 1-2 shift! got a new best, but i still suck at launching. i have yet to get a 60' under 2.000
12.710@112.04
While I'm no expert try this. Its what I was just taught...... When you roll into the water box come to a stop and spin the tires once. Then pull just past the water box and smoke the tires for 3 to 5 seconds. My best 60ft is only 1.72 but I've only been launching at 1500rpm. As I get better at launching the car I'll try higher rpms.
You also might need a converter.
G8GT721
05-21-2009, 04:33 PM
While I'm no expert try this. Its what I was just taught...... When you roll into the water box come to a stop and spin the tires once. Then pull just past the water box and smoke the tires for 3 to 5 seconds. My best 60ft is only 1.72 but I've only been launching at 1500rpm. As I get better at launching the car I'll try higher rpms.
You also might need a converter.
i thought you were not supposed to spin in the water box because 1. it gets water in your fenders and will drip down on track and 2 because it throws water at the person behind you
1GXP4ME
05-21-2009, 05:14 PM
Dont stab it in the water hold the brake and let the tires turn around a couple revolutions pull up past edge of water and do burn out, If you just roll thru the water you will have wheel hop where you start your burn out b/c only 1/2 the tire will be wet.
GeorgeInNePa
05-21-2009, 05:31 PM
i thought you were not supposed to spin in the water box because 1. it gets water in your fenders and will drip down on track and 2 because it throws water at the person behind you
Just a gentle spin. A few revolutions in the water at partial throttle.
Dont stab it in the water hold the brake and let the tires turn around a couple revolutions pull up past edge of water and do burn out, If you just roll thru the water you will have wheel hop where you start your burn out b/c only 1/2 the tire will be wet.
^^^THIS
edmanet
05-21-2009, 05:42 PM
Dont stab it in the water hold the brake and let the tires turn around a couple revolutions pull up past edge of water and do burn out, If you just roll thru the water you will have wheel hop where you start your burn out b/c only 1/2 the tire will be wet.
That's what I meant to say. That's why you are my teacher. LOL
:theman:
BobtheMonkee
05-21-2009, 05:58 PM
some good info. thanks guys! i'll try some of this next time at the track
took some pics after a bath
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/bobthemonkee1/IMG_0410.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/bobthemonkee1/IMG_0411.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/bobthemonkee1/IMG_0412.jpg
G8GT721
05-21-2009, 06:04 PM
looks good
roy@icon
05-22-2009, 06:29 PM
some good info. thanks guys! i'll try some of this next time at the track
took some pics after a bath
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/bobthemonkee1/IMG_0410.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/bobthemonkee1/IMG_0411.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/bobthemonkee1/IMG_0412.jpg
You do know that you have ther tires on the wrong side? Just trying to help you out.
Looks good though.
GRRRR8
05-22-2009, 06:35 PM
Beat me to it Roy. Good eyes.
edmanet
05-23-2009, 03:26 PM
some good info. thanks guys! i'll try some of this next time at the track
took some pics after a bath
Tires on wrong side. Look at the little rotation arrow after the 275/40R17.
Sorry I posted before I read the eniter thread.
G8GT721
05-23-2009, 05:05 PM
Reverse 1/4 mile FTW
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