marriard

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OK, I am done searching. I am VERY good at searching, but I can't seem to find an answer to this.

I have a 2000 Z28 Camaro M6 putting down about 380-400 rwhp. All the right suspension, rear end work done so I can put down all the power without the too much worrying that my car's rear end is not coming with me.

I have obtained a set of 17" SS rims which I am intending to use for the track. I am likely going to run either MT's or Nitto's, but I am not intending on doing any mini-tubbing, grinding down brake calipers, putting in spacers, or other work to make a specific tire fit.

Question is - what size tires can I run on these rims without rubbing/damage and assuming money is not a limiting factor - which MT's or Nitto's would you get? Or other brand if you think that may be a better deal.

I am going to do all 4 wheels for when I head to the track, so front and back sizes are important as well.

Thanks!

Smoke Em

i know that nitto makes their drag radials in 285 for the back as well as 275,
MT makes a 275, on a stock ss rim i wouldnt go any bigger than 285

ive heard MT hook better than nittos but nittos last longer on the street so take your pick

want more street life nittos, if you want better track performance MT

marriard

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So I can run a MT ET Street Radial 26 X 11.50R17 (3743R) on 4 wheels and be clear?

This is my understanding - is it correct? Is this the largest clear tire MT can give me on the stock SS wheels or is there a better choice?

Smoke Em

yes you are correct
but why would you run them on all four wheels??

youll just rip the fronts up , buy cheap tires for the front if its just for the track

285 is the widest for stock ss rims, 275 i would say is the widest for the front, i wouldnt
go any bigger to avoid rubbing around corners

marriard

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Thank you very much. Probably put some cheap Kumho's on the front.

Good to have confirmation of my understanding before using the credit card.

Heyfred

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http://www.mandhtires.com/store.php?...on=show_detail

Keith

BlackScreaminMachine

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Having your cake and eating eh.

You did not mention transmission type but I hope in your case it is an auto.

The best DR hands down is a M/T, I did choose a Nitto becuase for street use, I didn't need maximum traction. When I go to the track I would use a real tire such a 26 to 28" bias ply.

The issue is I see here is you want to run the car on the street as you would at the track or do not want to change tires.

By going 2 inches larger on the rim, you shorten the sidewall, which lessens the needed flex, and also increase on rotating weight.

My car makes just about 380-400 on a m6, and with a nitto on my ws.6 rim, it was too "On/Off" with the spinning. A M/T may not fair much better since the car likes the bias ply.

Good luck in your quest.

Sandmann120

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Ive run Nitto DRs, BFG DRs, and M/T DRs, all in 275, as well as M/T ET Street bias-plys.

The Nitto lasted the longest on the street, the BFG and M/T were about the same for me.

The bis plys did not last long, but hooked the best by far for me.

I would consider the Nitto basically just a decent street tire, the other two DRs as a good comprimise, and the bias-ply for the hardest hooking.

All four required a little experimentation with tire pressure, chassis, etc.