Drag Racing Tech - Drag Race tire options for 17" skinnies

What are my options if I go with 17" skinnies up front? This is a street strip car but I'm more concerned with strip performance. I'm looking at the Weld RT-S 17x4.5 wheels.

Thanks.

There are only two options that I know of. M&H has one that's bias ply and hoosier has one that is a radial .

Who has the best prices on them? I know there are some street type tires that are like a 195/40 but I'm afraid they will look too wide and be too heavy.

Any 17" race front I would check the vehicle weight limit before purchasing.

I may go with 15s anyway. Just want the right offset so they don't stick out and 17s would be easier without clearancing brakes.

Best prices I seen where on summit. And yea you need to check the weight of the vehicle and tire before purchasing.

You running 17" front for the looks?

I like the looks but it would be more for brake clearance. Don't want to spend the money on aftermarket brakes right now.

Any 17" race front I would check the vehicle weight limit before purchasing.

the RT-S was made for the modern muscle car ;)


I may go with 15s anyway. Just want the right offset so they don't stick out and 17s would be easier without clearancing brakes.


tell weld, summit, whoever what you are trying to do and they will set you up with the right wheel specs.

the RT-S was made for the modern muscle car ;)



tell weld, summit, whoever what you are trying to do and they will set you up with the right wheel specs.

I don't think the medium pads, which are the ones made for our cars, will tuck into the fender the way i want them to and the low pads don't fit over the brakes. So, I either get the low pads and change brakes, or get the medium pads and get shorter control arms. Or get the 17s and not worry about brake clearance. That is my decision.

Race stars 15" will clear your breaks.

I use the M&H 26" radial front. Drives great

Race stars 15" will clear your breaks.

coffee breaks?

15'' Race Stars will clear your front brakes.

The medium pad RT-S will clear the brakes too, that isn't the issue. The issue is how far they stick out. I don't want them even with the fender. Don't care for that look.

Oh, and I don't want race stars.

The medium pad RT-S will clear the brakes too, that isn't the issue. The issue is how far they stick out. I don't want them even with the fender. Don't care for that look.

Oh, and I don't want race stars.

look at Champions race wheels?

look at Champions race wheels?

Really like the black ones!

coffee breaks?

Dam spell check!! You should try it Johnny.... :)

the internet gose down for 2 hours, fuck it

Champions aren't gonna fit over stock brakes. You'll need drag brakes for sure.

Champions aren't gonna fit over stock brakes. You'll need drag brakes for sure.

Just talked to them and that's a true story. Kinda funny that I was all set on the RT-S wheels and excited about getting them, then see the Champions and loved them. Now I'm all disappointed they won't fit and will maybe have to go back to the RT-S.

Technically, anyone know how close the "low pad" type wheels are from clearing? Katie at Champion said their wheels have an 1/8" pad but for an extra fee could use the rear wheel pad that would make it 1/2" to 5/8". Are we talking about 1/4" from clearing or an inch?? If they're close to clearing I may just run a spacer until i get the drag brakes.

Ordered the Champion speed series with the black anodized center, 15x3.5 with 2.25 bs. I think it will go well with the gold car and black top. I will run a spacer until I get my drag brakes.

Thanks for all the advice.